Quick! Grab your bowls, spoons, and favorite type of milk, it’s National Cereal Day!   Did you know that toward the end of the 19th century, cereal became America’s most popular breakfast food? With so many different tastes, textures, colors, brands, and shapes of cereal to choose from, no wonder it is so wildly popular…

Did you know that oatmeal is one of the oldest cereals? Celebrate this delicious and nutritious breakfast food on February 8th for Oatmeal Monday. Every second Monday of February oatmeal is recognized for the superfood that it is. This holiday started over 300 years ago in Scotland when university students would have to bring their…

What’s packed with a considerable amount of nutritional energy, exceptionally sweet, and convenient to eat? If you guessed granola bars, you’re correct! Believe it or not, granola bars are a perfect wholesome snack loaded with many different health benefits. With so many varieties, textures, and flavors to choose from, there is bound to be a…

Did you know that the second Monday in February is also known as National Oatmeal Monday? This National food holiday originated in Scotland in the 1800s and has been celebrated ever since, and for good reason. This popular breakfast item possesses numerous nutrients that keeps the body fueled throughout the day!   While oatmeal is…

Did you know that September is National Whole Grains Month? Yes, there is an entire month dedicated to whole grains! The best part about whole grains is that there is such a variety to choose from; you can have a different type every night of the week!  The USDA recommends that at least half of…

Today, muffins come in many different varieties. There are blueberry, chocolate chip, bran, corn and of course, oatmeal muffins. Over the years, muffins have received a bad rap for their high sugar content and low nutritional value. But they’re not all that way!   Fresh baked oatmeal muffins are actually a great way to start…

Oatmeal is an old traditional breakfast food that’s popularity has grown once again over the last few years. This hot cereal is a great alternative to sugary breakfast cereals and makes for a power-infused, high-energy breakfast that is perfect for starting your day.   Oats are a whole-grain that provides you with many vitamins and…

Even though oatmeal has been around forever, it seems like people are finally sparking interest over this old breakfast. Overnight oats, steel cut oats, oatmeal granola bars, and oatmeal energy bites- the options are boundless! So why this sudden revival in one of America’s oldest breakfasts? People are rediscovering all of the wonderful benefits of…

The Wonders of Oatmeal By Charna Sheinfeld, Nutrition Intern   January is National Oatmeal Month! What a great time of year to celebrate this satisfying grain. There is nothing like a hot bowl of creamy oatmeal on a cold wintry morning, especially when you know that you are giving your body loads of vital nutrients….

This oatmeal is a little bit of a change from the typical oatmeal that is made over the stove. As opposed to a more porridge-like consistency, baked oatmeal is more similar to a bread pudding. It is great as a breakfast or even a filling snack. It can be prepared the night before and put in the refrigerator overnight. Then in the morning, all you need to do is re-heat in the oven or microwave and you have a hot fresh breakfast!

Wednesday is National Oatmeal Day! Plan to kick off the day with a large bowl of oatmeal to celebrate!  As the weather gets colder, the days get shorter, and the mornings get more brisk, this is the perfect time of year to start incorporating hot cereals like oatmeal into your daily routine.  The advantages of…

Apples: Apple pectin is a soluble fiber that helps remove the cholesterol from your body! Apples contain flavanoids which act as powerful anti-oxidants that seem to halt the “bad” cholesterol from accumulating in your bloodstream. Avocado: Avocados are a great source of monounsaturated fats, a type of fat that may help to raise the “good”…