Oatmeal- do you eat this grain or do you avoid it?

Oatmeal- are you a fan or not?

As a child, I loved a good bowl of oatmeal, but it usually was the sugar-laden quick microwave variety that didn’t always do well for me. For years, I avoided oats, mostly because many oats on the market contain gluten and this triggers a lot of inflammation for me, I tend not to digest them well, and the high amount of carbs can spike my blood sugar. Sound familiar?

About 5 years ago, after becoming a functional NTP, I learned about the importance of properly preparing grains and other foods to be able to tolerate them and get the most nutrition from these foods.

One easy tip is soak your oats! Cover 1 cup of raw oats with water and 1 tsp apple cider vinegar overnight. This helps make the oats more digestible when you cook and eat them!

When cooking, drain the water and then add to a saucepan with clean water to cover. I like to add a few pats of grass fed butter for good fat, plus a few egg yolks to boost the nutrient density. Once cooked, I stir in a scoop of collagen powder to add protein. The added good fats and protein not only boost nutrient density, they help slow down absorption of the oatmeal so that it doesn't cause a spike/drop in blood sugar levels.

Top with fresh milk (if you tolerate dairy) or non-dairy milk of your choice, and topping choices are endless! Currently, I am enjoying my oatmeal with chopped pecans, shredded coconut and fresh blueberries. Let me know if you try this!

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