Step I
- Fresh berries (which are a great source of free-radical fighting antioxidants), including: blueberries, raspberries, strawberries and blackberries.
- Bananas, which are a good source of potassium for muscle growth and repair.
Here are a few additional foods you can include before adding cereal:
- Dried fruit: Dried cranberries, wild blueberries and tart cherries are good sources of fatigue-fighting iron. Tart cherries also contain anti-inflammatory agents. However, use ½ handful (or less) to limit sugar intake. Consume the organic or all-natural version to avoid artificial colors and flavors.
- Raw nuts: a handful of pistachios, almonds and/or walnuts is a good source of stomach-filling fiber and heart-healthy unsaturated fats and Omega3.
- Ground flaxseed meal is a good source of heart-healthy Omega3 and lignans, a plant-based antioxidant. Flaxseed meal is also a good source of fiber, which assists with satiety.
Step II
Once your bowl is full with the foods listed, sprinkle about ½ cup (or less) of cereal.
Step III
Then add 1% low-fat milk. Almond milk is a healthy alternative.
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3 Steps To A Better Bowl Of Cereal was originally published on blackdoctor.org