Warm Up Breakfast With These Whole-Grain Hot Cereal Recipes


Updated 03/26/12 3:05 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Whole-Grain Hot Cereal Recipes

Sometimes a bowl of cereal from the box just doesn't do it — you need something warm to jump-start your day. If you're over eggs, and don't have time in the morning for an elaborately cooked breakfast, reach for a bowl of whole-grain hot cereal. Most recipes are easy to prep ahead of time, while others cook up in less than 10 minutes. By morning's end, you will have enjoyed a breakfast filled Read more

3 Ways to Make Oatmeal More Exciting


Updated 03/05/12 9:35 AM · Posted by · 11 comments

Unique Oatmeal Recipes

Oatmeal is one way to incorporate healthy eating into your diet, but sometimes plain oatmeal can be bland. Here, we show you three ways to make your meal a bit more exciting by introducing sweet, savory, and healthy ingredients. Watch our video to find out how to make an Asian-inspired oatmeal for the adventurous eater, a chocolate and dried cherry mix for those with a sweet tooth, and a Read more

Skip the Spoon: 5 Bowl-Free Ways to Use Oatmeal


Updated 02/16/12 12:15 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Healthy Recipes With Oats

Who doesn't love cupping their hands around a warm bowl of oatmeal, especially during colder, Winter months? Aside from a satisfying breakfast, the nutritional power of fiber- and protein-filled oats can be enjoyed in other ways as well. If you're tired of oatmeal for breakfast, reap the benefits of oats with these ideas. Meatloaf or veggie burgers: Since oats have a sticky, gelatinous Read more

Warm Up With a Healthier Bowl of Oatmeal


Updated 01/25/12 7:16 AM · Posted by · 1 comment

How to Make a Healthier Bowl of Oatmeal

In celebration of National Oatmeal Month (I know, I had no idea January was devoted to this whole grain either!), here are some tips on how to whip up a healthy bowl of this whole grain. To increase the fiber and protein: Choose rolled oats over quick oats. They'll take slightly longer to cook, but a half-cup serving offers five grams of fiber and seven grams of protein — the quick oats only Read more

A Reader Recipe: Pumpkin Oatmeal With Cranberry and Pecan


Updated 01/27/12 5:25 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

Pumpkin Oatmeal With Pecans and Cranberries

Check out this recipe for pumpkin oatmeal with pecans and cranberries from FitSugar reader For The Love Of Fiber. She shared it in the Healthy Recipe community group. This oatmeal is a powerful and nutritious breakfast for any Fall morning. Combining all of the flavors of the season with heart-healthy and glycemic index-friendly steel cut oats and metabolism-boosting cinnamon, this meal will Read more

Burger King's Now On Board the Oatmeal Train


Updated 08/25/11 4:40 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

Burger King Serves Oatmeal

We were just pondering the next big health food trend — and perhaps one to consider is oatmeal, bearing in mind the pivotal role it's taken on as the star of morning menus at Starbucks, Jamba Juice, McDonald's, and other fast food chains. Oatmeal's looking like the big cash cow in fast food's breakfast wars. The latest big chain on the oatmeal breakfast train? Burger King, which debuted its Read more

A Reader Recipe: Zucchini Oatmeal With Blackberry Syrup


Updated 07/12/11 1:41 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Zucchini Oatmeal Recipe

Vegetables can be just what your breakfast needs. Just ask FitSugar reader Sprint2theTable, who shared this recipe for zucchini oatmeal in our Healthy Recipe group. I like zucchini bread for breakfast. Zucchinis are in season and especially delicious from the local farmer's market. These factors lead me down a path to an obvious breakfast conclusion . . . zucchini oatmeal. Read on for the full Read more

Quick Tips: 5 Belly-Shrinking, De-Bloating Foods


Updated 03/03/11 4:35 PM · Posted by · 5 comments

Foods to Help With Bloating

We are pumped to share one of our fave stories from Self here on FitSugar! We're not going to lie: transforming your body from head to toe isn't always the fastest process, because it takes time to burn fat and build muscle. However, there is an exception: With the right diet and workout, you can see a difference in your belly (and maybe even reveal an ab or two!) in just a couple of days. The Read more