Almond-Blueberry Oatmeal

Almond-Blueberry Oatmeal
Whole grains like oats (the plain, non-processed kind) help prevent artery-clogging atherosclerosis by interfering with cholesterol absorption, says Dr. Agatston. Here, creamy oatmeal is topped by blueberries, which are packed with cholesterol-lowering pectin and disease-fighting antioxidants.

SERVINGS: 1

¼ c steel-cut oats
¼ c fat-free milk
1 c water
1 Tbsp almonds
1/3 c fresh or frozen blueberries
1 tsp ground flaxseed

1. BOIL 1 cup of water over high heat.
2. ADD ¼ cup of steel-cut oats.
3. COOK, stirring, for 25 minutes, until the oatmeal is soft. Reduce heat to low and cook for 3 more minutes, stirring constantly.
4. ADD ¼ cup of fat-free milk, a tablespoon of slivered almonds, 1/3 cup of fresh or frozen blueberries, and a teaspoon of ground flaxseed. Mix and serve.

NUTRITION (per serving) 178 cal, 10 g pro, 26 g carb, 5 g fiber, 5.8 g fat, 0.5 g sat fat, 40 mg sodium