Oatmeal, soups, and tea oh my! These three foods can bring a\nplethora of vitamins and minerals to your body. The best part is that they are\neasy to make and the recipes are endless. Let\u2019s break them down and review the\nhealth benefits of each. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Believe it or not, oatmeal is wonderfully nutritious.\nOatmeal is a great source of soluble fiber which helps keep you healthy in many\nways. Soluble fiber helps reduce cholesterol levels and reduces blood sugar\nlevels. Individuals with diabetes or prediabetes can improve their insulin\nresponse by eating oatmeal due to the fiber. The soluble fiber helps you feel\nfull and satisfied which ultimately helps keeps the hunger pains away. When\nyou\u2019re feeling satisfied it makes it easier to concentrate during class, you\u2019ve\nheard the phrase \u201cbreakfast is the most important meal\u201d so do yourself a favor\nand have a bowl of oatmeal for breakfast. Oatmeal is fairly low in calories\ncompared to other alternatives and is packed with antioxidants that help reduce\ninflammation in the body. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Oatmeal is customizable and easy to make. You can add fruit,\nnuts\/seeds, or honey to add even more health benefits. Stop by the Convenience\nstores in Drumlin & Esker to pick up some instant oatmeal and make them in\nyour dorm! Check out these recipes: <\/p>\n\n\n\n
https:\/\/www.cookinglight.com\/recipes\/basic-oatmeal-recipe<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n What could be better than a warm cup of delicious soup to\ngive the immune system a good boost during this cold season? The health\nbenefits of soup depend on exactly what you decide to put into your soup but\nnone the less you can easily make an array of flavorful soups. You can pack a\nlot of vegetables in soup which helps add fiber as vegetables are packed with\nfiber. Adding vegetables and legumes to your soup helps keep your digestive\nsystem healthy and can also help reduce bloating and constipation. Making a big\npot of soup can last the whole week which is always helpful when the semester\nkicks into full swing and the thought of cooking is on the back burner. Have no\nfear soup is hear! And it\u2019s in your refrigerator ready to heat up. When making\nsoup, all the nutrients from the vegetables, meat, legumes, or rice end up in the\nbroth instead of being wasted down the drain. Drinking the broth in your soup\nhelps ensure you get all the health benefits from the ingredients you have\nchosen. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Try these superfood recipes and curl up with a warm bowl of\nsoup, don\u2019t forget your homework! <\/p>\n\n\n\n https:\/\/www.runnersworld.com\/nutrition-weight-loss\/a22350493\/superfoods-soup\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Too busy to make homemade soup? Pick up a bowl of soup to-go at our many campus locations! Soup is now being offered in Freshens.<\/p>\n\n\n\n You have probably heard that tea is good for you and is full\nof antioxidants but what else does it do for your health? Evidence shows that\ntea helps keep the heart healthy due to the antioxidants that are in tea,\nspecifically for black tea. Green tea, however, has been associated with\nhelping lower your cholesterol and helping increase your good cholesterol.\nOddly enough, Japanese researchers looked at the benefits of tea in relation to\noral health. Their studies showed that the odds of tooth loss were\nsignificantly decreased. Who knew! <\/p>\n\n\n\n https:\/\/www.eatright.org\/health\/wellness\/preventing-illness\/the-health-benefits-of-tea<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n A personal favorite morning tea includes the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Use a coffee mug and add your\nwater and tea bag. Heat in microwave for 2 minutes. Be careful as the cup may\nbe extremely hot. Let sit for 1 minute so the tea can permeate the water.\nDiscard of green tea bag, add your honey and stir, then squeeze the lemon into\nyour tea. Once you have squeezed the lemon juice out, take the lemon and put it\ninto your cup of tea. Let that sit for 10-15 minutes or longer while you get\nready for the day. When you are ready to drink your delicious cup of tea,\nremove the lemon half and enjoy. <\/p>\n\n\n\n This specific concoction helps\nboost your metabolism and digestion for the day. It helps detoxify your body\nand enhance your liver function. To read more about the benefits of this\nhoney\/lemon tea click here: http:\/\/www.zestaceylontea.com\/blog\/benefits-of-lemon-tea-with-honey\/<\/a>\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n Stay warm this winter season and increase your health while\nyou are at it. Don\u2019t forget to stop by Willie\u2019s coffee shop at the UC to enjoy\na fresh cup of tea!<\/p>\n\n\n\n Written By: Rachael Omdoll, Campus Dietitian<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Oatmeal, soups, and tea oh my! These three foods can bring a plethora of vitamins and minerals to your body. The best part is that they are easy to make and the recipes are endless. 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Last but not least: Tea<\/h2>\n\n\n\n