You may have noticed that we are a little obsessed with breakfast here at Healthland — and with good reason. From oatmeal to smoothies, there are so many nutritious options for the morning meal that it’s an easy place to start a diet makeover. So to mark the first-ever National Breakfast Day, we’ve put together a little retrospective of our coverage over the past year.
Happy National Breakfast Day from Healthland!
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Recently, McDonald's version of oatmeal got attention for containing more sugar than a Snickers bar and almost as many calories as an Egg McMuffin, but that doesn't mean you should write the hot cereal off. Prepared correctly, oatmeal is a health boon: it helps lower cholesterol and is high in fiber, low in fat and packs in vitamins A, B, calcium and iron. And all that soluble fiber means that oatmeal keeps you feeling full longer, which makes it a great option for your morning meal. If you're already bored of the milk-and-brown-sugar routine, here are five new ways to incorporate oatmeal into your diet. Next:5 Better-For-Your Morning Meals
