Staying Healthy With Vegan Granola Treats

By Amanda Bailey


Skipping breakfast can affect your performance for the day. Missing this important meal often results to slow metabolism, unpredictable mood swings and poor sensible judgment vital in obtaining a productive and enjoyable day. Preparing such feast though can be stressful for someone who is always on the go. Evidently they need something healthy, handy yet less messy to consume while they travel towards school or work. Having vegan granola neatly packed in the cupboard is highly recommended to sustain this need as they rush to their next destination.

Both homemade and store-bought granola is filled with fiber vital in regulating the blood sugar, maintaining a healthy immune system and lowering bad cholesterol. It promotes a healthy digestive track allowing the body to remove harmful radicals that cause cardiovascular diseases, cancer and type-2 diabetes. It does not contain salt thus lowering the chances of becoming obese.

This is a perfect on-the-go snack for active people. It contains manganese that increases metabolism. It also contains potassium that regulates the blood and oxygen flow throughout the cardiovascular and nervous system. It is also high in iron, vitamin E, vitamin D and omega-3 fatty acid allowing one to look and feel young. These nutrients also prevent excessive fatigue and cognitive malfunctions.

Consuming too much of these delicacies can be detrimental for your health. Fats and sugar do compound if you are not cautious. Read the label to note how much calories you intake for one bar.

One must learn to read labels or count calories to make sure that what you are eating is really good for your body. Some do have higher sugar content than others. Other brands do use preservatives to prolong its shelf life.

Make a batch to ensure its nutritional value. Store it in airtight containers if you are preparing some for a week. Pack it individually if needed so you can grab it and go. Look up some recipes online or try experimenting in the kitchen. Use what is in season or simply use what is in your cupboard. Have fun creating your own nutritional treats.

Mix together toasted rolled oats with nuts and/or fruits (preferably berries). Coat it with honey to sweeten and bind it. Bake as is in a baking sheet to resemble a cereal or use a baking pan so it can be molded you and into bars. It is optional if you want to add chocolate chips, peanut butter or jams to suit your palette. You may also use maple syrup or agave to replace honey if desired. Just remember that its dietary value would vary depending on what you include in its ingredients.

You are what you eat. If you want to look and feel young be cautious of what you consume. Including more fiber in your diet is ideal but do not starve your body. Feed it accordingly to obtain its full potential. Eat slowly to make sure you are not overeating.




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