Nourish Your Life

     Oats and oatmeal have been a mainstay of the grains for hundreds, probably thousands of years! In fact, the history of oats begins around 2000BC!
     When I think of oats, I think of the Quaker Man on the round box of rolled oats. To me, if the package of oats does not have the Quaker Man on it, it just isn’t the same…
     What do you think of when you think of oats?
Let me tell you more about the oat (and its side-kicks) and why oats are considered a super food!
Oats (or) wheat germ, ground flax seed. Also, brown rice, barley, wheat, buckwheat, rye, millet, bulgur wheat, amaranth, quinoa, triticale, kamut, yellow corn, wild rice, spelt and couscous.

They contain: high fiber, low calories, protein, magnesium, potassium, zinc, copper, manganese, selenium, thiamine.
Servings: 5-7 servings a week.
Benefits: Control blood sugar, heart health, reduce risk of cancer.
Gosh, just one serving (about ½ cup) a day-and all of these benefits!
Looking for a new recipe using oats? Especially one that has quinoa in it?
Of course, you are ? ? ?
Oatmeal Quinoa Granola
Makes about 16 cups
Ingredients:
2 cups soaked quinoa (soak one cup of quinoa in 1 ½ cups water for two hours)
8 cups rolled oats
1 cup walnuts (or other nuts that you enjoy)
1 cup pumpkin seeds
1 cup sunflower seeds
1 cup wheat germ or ground flax seed
1 cup chopped dried fruit
1 cup canola oil
1 cup honey
Directions:
Preheat oven to 250 degrees
1. Heat oil and honey in a saucepan; stir until well blended
2. Stir in remaining ingredients
3. Spread on a baking sheet (you may need to use more than one baking sheet.)
4. Bake in oven for about one hour, stirring occasionally.
5. Allow to cool
6. Package in air-tight plastic bags.
7. Enjoy
Nutrition facts: 1 serving (1/2 cup)= 228 cal, Protein = 5 grams, Carbs = 24 grams, Fat =12 grams (healthy fat)

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