Oatmeal, the energy suppliers during breakfast

Where do oats come from?

Long ago, the Romans considered oats a food for barbarians. So they only fed oats to animals. Then the oat-eating Germanic tribes arrived and defeated the Romans. You can imagine how suddenly oats were viewed very differently.

The energy supplier

Whether you're strength training or going for a run, oatmeal is the ultimate energy-supplying breakfast food. Oats also accelerate muscle recovery, contain protein that promotes muscle building, and provide the ideal mix of complex carbohydrates to help you go that extra mile.

The high concentration of slow-digesting and complex carbohydrates, as mentioned above, are digested slowly and help keep your blood sugar levels stable. This also helps maintain your energy levels during training. A great breakfast for athletes! And luckily, it can also be delicious.

You'll find various recipes online to spice up your oatmeal. We've got a simple recipe for the summer months with extra protein. Prepare it the night before for the tastiest result!

Fill a bowl with cottage cheese and add a handful or two of oatmeal and some fruit of your choice. Stir everything well with a splash of milk to thicken overnight. Your breakfast is practically ready the next morning! But to make it even more delicious, top it with some nuts, peanut butter, chocolate, jam, or honey… Whatever you fancy!

Enjoy health benefits too

Besides the athletic benefits and delicious taste, oats also offer many health benefits. Oats contain beta-glucans, which slow down the time it takes for the stomach to empty. In other words, you feel fuller longer! This is important because it prevents you from overeating. And anything that's "too" is never good.

In addition, these fibers (beta-glucans) also lower blood pressure and cholesterol. Scientists at the University of North Carolina claim that these fibers can also boost your immune system by activating naturally occurring virus-fighting defense cells in your body.

Need more reasons to make an oatmeal breakfast tomorrow morning?