Make Ordinary Oatmeal into Extrodinary Oatmeal

Here is a recipe for some bars that we use in our morning oatmeal that make it delicious!

1 box vanilla wafers - crushed
1 box raisens (I don't use the whole box, I only 1/3 box)
1 bag coconut (I use about 2/3 bag)
1 can sweetened condensed milk
Chopped pecan
Layer in cake pan in the order listed, refrigerate and then cut like cake.  We put a peice in our oatmeal in the morning and it makes it delicious.

I find it best to put my wafers in a ziplock and then crush by using a rolling pin, I kind of hammer it and then roll over the wafers.  I crush them until they are crumbs.

Add a little Spice or should I say

ANTIOXIDANTS

to your morning oatmeal

 we also add freshly ground cinnamon and nutmeg to our oatmeal, purchase the grinder spices and you will notice so much more flavor

When you hear the word "antioxidants," what foods come to mind? Blueberries? Pomegranates? How about cinnamon?

That's right. When it comes to antioxidant prowess, cinnamon vies for top billing along with blueberries and pomegranate juice. You may be surprised that spices and herbs are extremely rich in antioxidants – with levels comparable to many fruits and vegetables, including today’s popular "super foods."

Spices and herbs make food taste great. You already know that. And you're probably aware of how they can help you eat healthier by cutting down on salt, fat and sugar when cooking. Now there's emerging evidence that these kitchen essentials may help protect your health. With each pinch, dash and spoonful, spices and herbs can help boost the antioxidant power of practically everything on your plate.



So what exactly are these things called antioxidants and why should you care? Antioxidants are extraordinary workhorses in our bodies. Studies suggest they provide a range of benefits, including giving our immune system a boost. They also appear to reduce inflammation, which is increasingly recognized as a first step in heart disease, cancer, diabetes and other chronic disease.

Preliminary studies indicate that spices and herbs have anti-inflammatory properties that may hold tremendous potential in promoting good health. Other studies suggest spices and herbs may help curb your hunger and boost your metabolism – which might make it easier for you to manage your weight.

Now more than ever, there are new reasons to season.