Benefits of Starting Your Day With Yogurt and Oatmeal

It’s no secret that eating these two foods for breakfast is incredibly healthy.

The best way to start your day is with a healthy breakfast. Sometimes, it can be hard to make healthful choices when cheap, easy food requires little to no effort. However, the newest social media food trend involves making colorful, nutritive, “Instagrammable” bowls are having a positive influence on food choices- especially with millennials. These bowls are not only eye-catching, but incredibly healthy for you.

I like to use fresh Quaker oatmeal, vanilla or strawberry yogurt, and a variety of nutritious toppings such as fresh berries, crunchy granola, bananas, apples, and honey. Other than the exhaustive list of the health benefits, yogurt and oatmeal bowls showcase a mouthwatering appeal that rich, colorful food can provide.

Stay fuller for longer by consuming oatmeal and yogurt topped with antioxidants and natural sugar. Yogurt contains protein, carbohydrates, and fat for immediate and long-lasting energy. Oatmeal is high in fiber which promotes satiety, reduces cholesterol and blood sugar, and helps your digestive system function appropriately. Then, top these delicious bases with a variety of available toppings. Fresh berries make a great addition as they are naturally sweet and rich in antioxidants. Granola adds a nice crunch and is a good source of fiber. Fruit, such as bananas and apples, can be cut up and added to your meal for extra fiber, natural sugar, vitamins, and minerals.