Oatmeal is a good choice for breakfast if it is Whole Oats. The stuff in the package that you add hot water and viola yummy oatmeal is not real food. It is mostly sugar and the oats are processed with less nutrition.
If you were to compare the differences between Quaker Instant Oatmeal to Quaker Whole Grain Oats here is what you get:
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| Quaker Instant Oats | Quaker Whole Oats |
| Sodium: 260 mg (11% RDA) | 0 |
| Sugars: 12g (25% RDA) | 0 |
| Carbohydrate: 33g (12% RDA) | 27g (10% RDA) |
| Fiber: 10% | 13% |
| Protein: 4g | 5g |
| Iron: 1.1mg | 1.5mg |
| Potassium: 110mg | 150mg |
| Thiamin: 0 | .2mg (15% RDA) |
| Phosphorus: 0 | 130mg (10% RDA) |
| Magnesium: 0 | 40mg (10% RDA) |
Note: Quaker is one brand of many. The issue is not the brand but processed food vs. real food
The following recipe is delicious and naturally sweetened with fruit and a little maple syrup
Ingredients
- 1 c. Water
- 1/2 c. Whole Oats
- 1 Banana (fork-mashed)
- 1/3 c. Blueberries
- 1 Tbsp. Pure Maple Syrup or Raw Honey
Add all ingredients to saucepan and stir. Bring to boil then turn down to medium low. Simmer for 4 minutes, stir then remove from heat. Let sit covered for a minute. Add light cream or milk if desired. Enjoy!
