My Oatmeal Breakfast

Written By Dominic Marino

Eat to Live: When people ask me why I eat the foods that I eat I say,

  • “I eat to live.”

  • “I eat to boost my energy-level so that I can do the things that I enjoy.”

  • “I eat to increase the healing power of my body, my mind & my spirit.”

My General Approach to Eating:

In general, I’m always trying to eat foods that contain the following properties:

  • Anti-inflammation

  • Antioxidant

  • Anti-cancer

  • Immune system boosting

  • Cholesterol improving

  • Whole Plant-Based

In general, I’m always trying to minimize/avoid/eliminate foods that contain or create:

  • Inflammation

  • Oxidative stress (free-radicals)

  • Carcinogens (cancer risks)

  • Immune system stressors/suppressors

  • Saturated fats/cholesterol/trans fats

  • Pesticides, hormones, antibiotics, preservations & other factory-made ingredients (food additives)

  • Higher risk factors for developing family-related diseases

  • Mental Stress

Eat Everything for a Reason: I’m always learning, tweaking & improving my meals to optimize my thinking, my body & my energy.  The better the fuel; the better I feel.

As an example, I’m sharing my daily breakfast recipe with you. 

Many of the ingredients in my oatmeal breakfast have overlapping & beneficial properties.

Here is a list of my powerhouse oatmeal breakfast ingredients & just a few of the reasons why I choose to eat them (NOTE: I did not list ALL the reasons as there are just too many):

  • Extra Thick Rolled Oats (Organic): Protein, Improves Cholesterol, Least Processed of all the Rolled Oat Varieties, Low/No pesticides, Anti-oxidants

  • Walnuts: Cardiovascular Health, Brain/Memory Health, Bone Health, Supports Healthy Blood Pressure, Lowers Bad Cholesterol (LDL), High Protein, Anti-inflammatory

  • Pumpkin Seeds (Dry Roasted): Prostate Health, High Protein, Cardiovascular Health, Anti-inflammatory, Anti-cancer

  • Hemp Seeds: High Protein, Complete Protein, Cardiovascular Health

  • Blueberries: Antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, anti-cancer

  • Gogi Berries (Organic): Eye health (lowering risk of age-related macular degeneration) & immune system strength

  • Amla Powder (Organic): Supports healthy lipid panel values (Cholesterol, LDL, Triglycerides, HDL), Cardiovascular Health

  • Cranberry Powder (Organic): Prostate Health, Cardiovascular Health, Anti-oxidants, Immune System Strength

  • Cacao (Organic): Anti-inflammatory, Cardiovascular Health, Brain Health, Anti-oxidants

  • Cinnamon: Anti-inflammatory & Antioxidant Properties

  • Turmeric Powder: Anti-Cancer, Anti-inflammatory & Antioxidant Properties

  • Ginger Powder: Boost Immune System, Anti-inflammatory & Antioxidant Properties

  • Black Pepper: Helps with the absorption of turmeric

  • Filtered Water: Reduces local water supply chemicals

Nutrition Content: My Oatmeal Breakfast gives me the energy I need to do more of what I love doing.

By entering the amounts of each ingredient into the ‘Cronometer’ app, I am able to calculate the nutritional content of any and all of my meals.

Here is a list of some of the nutritional content of my powerhouse breakfast.

  • Calories: 534

  • Protein: 19 grams (28% of the recommended daily allowance)

  • Carbohydrates: 46 grams (33% of the recommended daily allowance)

  • Fats: 29 grams (44% of the recommended daily allowance) - There are all healthy fats.

  • Fiber: 41% of the recommended daily allowance

  • Iron: 47% of the recommended daily allowance

We Are All Different: We all are different and may be trying to achieve different goals. Think about your goals & find foods that supports the health of your mind, body & energy

  • What do you eat for breakfast?

  • How is it improving your brain, body & energy to heal & thrive?

Dominic Marino
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