8 Delicious Heart-Healthy Breakfasts

2. Almond-Blueberry Oatmeal

Dr. Agatston says that whole grains like plain, non-processed oats are very beneficial for your health as they prevent artery-clogging atherosclerosis because they interfere with the cholesterol absorption. This delicious recipe includes creamy oatmeal topped with blueberries that have a good amount of cholesterol-lowering pectin and a lot of antioxidants that fight many diseases.

SERVINGS: 1

Ingredients:

• ¼ c steel-cut oats
• ¼ c fat-free milk
• 1 c water
• 1 Tbsp almonds
• 1/3 c fresh or frozen blueberries
• 1 tsp ground flaxseed

Method:

All you have to do is:

1. Take a cup of water and boil over high heat.

2. Add some steel-cut oats (about ¼ cup in it)

3. Cook it until the oatmeal gets soft (for about 25 minutes). Once it gets soft, cook for 3 more minutes at low heat.

4. Take ¼ cup of fat-free milk, one tablespoon of silvered almonds, 1/3 cup of fresh or frozen blueberries and one teaspoon of ground flaxseed. Mix these well and serve.

Nutrition: One serving contains 178 cal, 10 g protein, 26 g carbohydrates, 5 g fiber, 5.8 g fat, 0.5 g saturated fat and 40 mg sodium.