A heart-healthy way to start your day.
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| | It's high time oatmeal got a rebrand. Long regarded as the breakfast you resort to when the groceries run out, oatmeal is actually a nutritious, versatile food loaded with health benefits. | | Today, we get into why oatmeal deserves a seat at your table and how a key ingredient can take this underappreciated meal up a notch. | | Also on today's menu: | | | | Eat up,
Ginger Wojcik
Newsletter Editor, Healthline |  | | Written by Ginger Wojcik
August 13, 2023 • 5 min read | | | |  | | | Hemp seed oatmeal with blueberries | | Sure, a bowl of plain oatmeal isn't going to get anyone out of bed. But toss on some nuts, seeds, and berries and with almost no effort at all, you have a highly nutritious meal full of different textures and flavors. | | You see, oatmeal is one of the healthiest foods for your heart, and if you have high cholesterol, your doctor may suggest eating oatmeal for breakfast. That's because oats are packed with beta glucan, a type of soluble fiber that, among other benefits, cuts down on the amount of cholesterol absorbed by your digestive tract. | | Oatmeal has so many benefits that Healthline's resident registered dietitian, Lisa Valente, created this simple recipe with hemp seeds and blueberries to give us all inspo for how to eat our oats. Enjoy! | | Get the full recipe! | |  | | Hemp seeds — sometimes called hemp hearts — may not be at the top of your grocery list, but they should be! An excellent plant-based protein source and a good source of the omega-3 fatty acid ALA, hemp seeds are up there with chia seeds and flaxseed in terms of sheer nutrient density. | | Nope, hemp seeds won't get you high! | | Although they come from the Cannabis sativa plant, eating hemp seeds won't make your eyes red or give you the munchies. They contain only trace amounts of CBD and THC, the latter being the compound in cannabis that gets you high. | | More reasons to love seeds: | | | | | | | | What we're using | | As a pour-over gal, I found this stainless steel electric kettle to be a useful and joyful addition to my kitchen routine. My favorite feature is the gooseneck spout, which helps me pour my morning coffee with surgical precision. The kettle also has multiple temperature settings — great for anyone who likes to nerd out over making the perfect brew. | | Every product we recommend has gone through Healthline's vetting process. If you buy through links on this page, we may receive a small commission or other tangible benefit. Healthline has sole editorial control over this newsletter. Potential uses for the products listed here are not health claims made by the manufacturers. Healthline is owned by RVO Health. |  | | | COSORI Electric Gooseneck Kettle |  | | 4.8 | 13,000+ ratings | | | | | | | | | | What we're digesting | | 🌶️ How spicy is your favorite pepper? This guide will tell you. Shishitos, poblanos, habaneros, and more: See how common peppers compare on the spiciness scale. | | 🍷 Is it actually healthy to drink a glass of wine a night? New alcohol guidance from the powers that be suggests wine may not be as healthy as we once thought. | | 🥬 The 13 best foods for luscious locks. Is a nutritional deficiency affecting your hair health? If so, loading up on these foods could be a big help. | | | Thanks for reading, folks! Please send any feedback or recipe ideas to nutritionedition@healthline.com. (Please note that we may use your name and response in an upcoming edition!) | | | Until next time, |  | Take care of yourself, and we'll see
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