Mix 1 cup of cooked oats to get a slow-release carb and to keep your cholesterol in check. Add 2 cups of fat-free vanilla yogurt to get a combination of carbs and proteins and probiotics. Probiotics help absorb magnesium, calcium and iron which are needed to maintain muscle growth.
Add a handful of mixed nuts which are rich in omega-6 fats and helps regulate digestion ensuring that slow release of energy. Add another handful of pumpkin seeds which can improve blood flow to your muscles during exercise.
Add a small handful of raisins, blueberries ans strawberries for an excellent source of antioxidants and to combat free radicals.
Add some organic honey which is high in zinc plus some cinnamon to taste. Cinnamon helps the cells absorb glucose better keeping energy high and controlling cholesterol.
Another trick is to soak the oatmeal in a cup of juice from an orange overnight in a tupperware container so that when you wake up, add the extra ingredients and you're good for the road. Make a second batch for a pre-workout meal and you'll lift like a champ.
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