Top 10 Healthy Toppings for Oatmeal

healthy toppings for oatmeal

Oatmeal is the perfect breakfast for a cold winter day. But the typical toppings of brown sugar, maple syrup, raisins and banana can pack in the calories and added sugar. But just plain oatmeal is boring!  My colleague, Rachel Stahl, RD, CDN has some great tips on how to liven up the flavor and nutrient…

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Flax, Chia or Hemp Seeds – Which are Healthier?

First it was flax seeds, then chia and now hemp seeds! Everywhere you look these little seeds are being added to foods – from crackers, cereal and breads to energy bars and puddings. Not only are they tasty, but they pack a nutritional punch. They’re rich in fiber and heart healthy fats and may help reduce…

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Nutritional Benefits of Chia Seeds

For most of us, the word chia probably conjures up images of the small terracotta animals that sprout grass when watered—a cute pet maybe, but certainly not something we would consider adding to our afternoon snack regimen. Chia seeds—a relatively new food product appearing on the shelves of health food stores and advertised online as…

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