January is National Oatmeal Month

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January is National Oatmeal Month

A hot steaming bowl in the morning with a drizzle of honey or syrup, a pat of butter, a shake of cinnamon, maybe a little dried or cut up fresh fruit, and you'll be satisfied for hours, plus you'll be getting the cholesterol lowering benefit of the oat bran.

If you have a busy morning ahead of you, you can just boil water and make up a packet or two of the instant variety - just watch that added sugar. If you have plenty of time, or want something a little hardier, use old-fashioned or minute oats. I make mine in the microwave in less than 2 minutes! It takes longer to cool than to cook.

Why not experiment with various types and flavors of oatmeal this week - you're bound to find some combination you'll enjoy, and your body will thank you.