Enjoy this wholesome breakfast, the traditional way!

There is something about starting the day with a steaming bowl of oatmeal. It’s a wholesome breakfast that warms both the body and soul. However, it seems more and more people are losing out on the health benefits of oats by choosing to cook them in a microwave!

Prior to the introduction of commercial yeast, pre-industrialized peoples from around the world took great care to soak or ferment their grains before consuming them. And science has backed up this method as all grains and legumes contain phytic acid, an organic acid that blocks mineral absorption in the intestinal tract.
 
Phytic acid is neutralized in as little as 7 hours of soaking in water with small amounts of an acidic medium such as lemon juice or cider vinegar. Soaking also neutralizes enzyme inhibitors present in the hulls of all seeds and adds beneficial enzymes which increase the amount of nutrients present – especially the B vitamins.
 
Soaking:
To make oatmeal the old-fashioned way, mix 1 cup of rolled oats with 1 cup of water and 2 TBL yogurt, buttermilk, lemon juice or cider vinegar.
Cover and leave on the counter overnight or for a minimum of 7 hours.
Do NOT put them in a refrigerator!
 
Cooking:
Add 1 cup of additional water or milk, bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover and simmer for several minutes.
Serve warm in a bowl and add some yogurt, berries or nuts.
 
You will notice how quickly soaked oats cook in comparison with non-soaked. You will also notice how much more satisfied you feel eating soaked oatmeal and that you stay full longer.