Oat and Kiwi Breakfast Boost is the first recipe in a series of metabolic syndrome friendly meals. All of these are coming this month!
This is so quick and simple it’s a bit embarrassing to call it a recipe. But what it shows is that it does not have to be complicated to eat foods which are good for you and protect your health as you get older.
Metabolic Syndrome
Metabolic syndrome is the occurrence of certain risk factors at the same time. Together, these risk factors increase the likelihood of Type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular diseases. Risk factors include increased waist circumference, high blood sugar levels, high levels of fat in the blood, elevated blood pressure and high cholesterol levels. If 3 or more of these factors are met, it is known as metabolic syndrome.
Oat and Kiwi Breakfast Boost health benefits
Oats are a straight-up great food to eat. Whatever you put them in, they are good for you. Oats are great as they are a low GI food which means they break down and release glucose into the bloodstream slowly. This helps to maintain constant blood sugar levels during the hours after eating. This is beneficial as it prevents feeling hungry a few hours after eating which is when snacking on biscuits or chocolate (ie something sweet) tends to occur.
Oats have the extra benefit of improving cholesterol levels in the body.
Kiwi
Fruit should be eaten in moderation but are a great source of fibre. Kiwi’s are no exception and are also rich in antioxidants and enzymes. In particular, they are important in promoting the health of air passageways which can help relieve coughing and shortness of breath symptoms.
Coconuts and almonds
Coconut has been found to have a positive impact on the body’s metabolic rate. This means it encourages calories in the body to be consumed more quickly which can help with weight loss.
Almonds are rich in Vitamin E which has been found to have a positive impact on metabolic syndrome.
Oat And Kiwi Breakfast Boost
Metabolism friendly oats are the star of this tropical tasting breakfast. 5 ingredients keeps it simple and quick and it will keep you going until lunch!
- Pan
- 1/2 cup Rolled oats
- 1/4 cup Desiccated coconut
- 1 Kiwi
- 2 tbsp Greek style yogurt
- 1 tbsp Flaked almonds
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Put the oats and coconut in a pan and toast slightly to bring out the smell of the coconut
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Add the oat mixture to a bowl, top with the yoghurt, sliced kiwi and sliced almonds