According to our friend Dr Oz., the real breakfast of champions is oatmeal, or anything containing the humble oat. But not necessarily because of its high-fiber benefits or because it keeps us satisfied longer, but because oats help control inflammation. They contain a molecule that fights the chemicals in our bodies that cause inflammation. When inflammation levels are high, they can spur the development of heart disease, diabetes, and other chronic conditions.
If you're not an oatmeal (read: gruel) lover, try adding oats to other foods. Sprinkle them over fresh fruit or into yogurt, combine them with regular flour for baked goods, add them to soup as a thickener, or use them instead of bread crumbs to top a casserole. It's not so hard to sneak them in!
