I Heart Strawberries…
Not because they are incredibly sweet, tart and juicy but
because they are good for my heart. These
potent powerhouse jewels are rich in potassium and magnesium; strawberries are
effective in lowering blood pressure caused by sodium intake. High in folate, fiber and antioxidants –
Vitamin C and flavonoids make strawberries a heart healthy fruit that can
effectively reduce cholesterol and Vitamin B will help strengthen the heart
muscles for better function.
Every spring and summer I can’t get enough of these
beautiful heart shaped gems. I find all
kinds of ways to incorporate them into my daily intake. Breakfast has become an essential part of my
day and I try not to get out the door without something substantial in me to
make it through to a late lunch.
Oatmeal has been something that I eat on a regular basis lately
and mixing it up is so easy and blends with so many different types of
flavors. This morning I sliced up some
ruby red strawberries, added some fresh basil and sweetened it with some
stevia. After I cooked my oatmeal, I
added a tablespoon of extra virgin coconut oil (for my daily supplement), which
makes it nice and just like adding butter but with health benefits! I tossed in a few chopped pecans and walnuts
and dressed it with the strawberry basil salsa.
Strawberry
Salsa Oatmeal Breakfast
1 Serving
¾ Cup Water
½ Cup Old
Fashioned Gluten Free Oats (I use Bob’s Redmill Brand)
Pinch
Himalayan Pink Sea Salt
5
Strawberries, Sliced
1 Tbsp Fresh
Basil, Julienned Sliced
1 Tbsp
Truvia (Stevia Sweetener)
1 Tbsp Extra
Virgin Coconut Oil
2 Pecans,
Chopped
2 Walnuts,
Chopped
In a small
saucepan over medium high heat, add water and salt. Bring to a boil and add oats.
Lower heat
and cook stirring occasionally until water is absorbed. Remove from heat.
Add coconut
oil and mix in.
In a small
bowl, mix sliced strawberries with truvia sweetener and fresh basil.
To Serve –
Place oatmeal in bowl, top with chopped nuts and add strawberry salsa around
the edges for a nice presentation. (If you’re
into that stuff – remember an eye catching meal is much more satisfying.)
Lotta love for strawberries!
Stormy
