The summers are here, and so are the cravings for some delicious drinks that are not only flavourful but also healthy. During the season, most of us get on track to pursue a healthy lifestyle by eating and drinking healthy to tackle various concerns such as better skin, better functioning and weight loss.While there are a multitude of food items that help in weight loss, one of the easiest and most diverse of them is oatmeal.
Health benefits of oatmeal
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Oatmeal is known to have benefits such as improved heart health, blood sugar control and improved digestive health. According to a studypublished in the National Library of Medicine, oats have an important component of dietary fibre called beta-glucan that helps in lowering cholesterol and has antidiabetic effects. Additionally, the grain has other bioactive compounds such as phenolic acids, tocols, sterols and more. Consuming oats not only improves gut microbiota but also promotes immunomodulation and prevents diseases such as atherosclerosis, dermatitis and some forms of cancer.While usually eating oats as breakfast is a great addition to your diet, the easier and healthier way is to prepare some quick and tastyoatmeal drinks that don’t contain milk and sugar! Below are some oatmeal drink recipes that are super healthy and delicious too!
Coffee & Oatmeal Drink
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Soak about three tablespoons of oatmeal in a bowl of water for 15 minutes. Next, rinse it and strain it. Into a blending jar, add a cup of water, a tablespoon of coffee, a teaspoon of cocoa powder (optional), 8-10 soaked cashews, medjool date, one tablespoon peanut butter and one tablespoon chia seeds. Add the strained oats to the mixture along with a banana and blend till smooth. This oatmeal drink with no milk and sugar is a perfect, refreshing start to the day that will keep you full for a longer period of time.
Grape & Oatmeal Drink
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Take three tablespoons of soaked and strained oats, 8-10 cashew nuts, three-fourth cup water, a chopped apple, one tablespoon flaxseed and chia seed, one cup of black grapes and two tablespoons of pomegranate seeds. Blend them all together into a smoothie that is rich in Omega-3, healthy fats and loads of energy.
Banana & Oatmeal Drink
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Add three tablespoons of soaked and strained oatmeal, two medjool dates, a pinch of cinnamon, a tablespoon of flaxseed and chia seed, two tablespoons of tahini (sesame seed paste), and a ripe banana to a blender and blend till smooth.
Strawberry & Oatmeal Drink
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Into a blender, add some soaked oats, 5-6 chopped strawberries, some soaked almonds, chia seeds, a pinch of cinnamon powder, and half a cup of water. Blend them together, and enjoy a drink rich in nutrients and vitamins.To make an oatmeal drink with no milk and no sugar, you just need to replace the milk with water and the sugar with a healthy fruit you love. Add in some nuts and seeds for some healthy fat that will keep you filled, and voilà, enjoy some efficient weight loss drink this summer!
