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The Secret Health Benefit Of Eating Steel-Cut Oats Every Single Morning Over 40

August 19, 2020 by Justine Schwartz
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If you’re over 40 and looking for a seriously healthy breakfast, look no further than steel-cut oats.

“Oatmeal is a great source of soluble fiber, which may help lower LDL (the “bad”) cholesterol,”registered dietitian Colleen Christensen tells us exclusively. “This is especially important due to the fact that as we age, it’s not uncommon to see cholesterol levels rise.”

We’ve rounded up the most delicious steel-cut oats recipes that you can make this week:

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Delicious bowl of steel-cut oats topped with fresh fruits.

Baked Steel Cut Oatmeal with Apples and Cinnamon

Ingredients: Butter, steel-cut oats, water, cinnamon, apples, brown sugar, salt, milk

 

Source: Garnish With Lemon

 

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Fresh, vibrant apple on a wooden table.

Instant Pot Steel-Cut Oats

Ingredients: Apple, steel cut oats, cinnamon, salt, vanilla extract, water

 

Source: Berly's Kitchen

 

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Smooth bowl of steel-cut oats with nuts and honey.

Chocolate Steel Cut Oats

Ingredients: steel-cut oats, water, salt, cocoa powder, honey or maple syrup, vanilla, chocolate chips

 

Source: Mile High Mitts

 

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Creamy steel-cut oats served with berries and seeds.

Overnight Slow Cooker Steel Cut Oats

Ingredients: steel cut oats, water, milk, bananas, ground flaxseed meal, pure vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, grated nutmeg, kosher salt, walnuts, raisins, chocolate chips, maple syrup, peanut butter

 

Source: Well Plated

 

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Justine Schwartz is a veteran women's lifestyle editor; she's written extensively about style & beauty tips, health advice and wedding planning. Her work has appeared in New York Magazine, Huffington Post and New York Weddings. Justine has been with SheFinds since 2010; you can reach her via email at Justine@shefinds.com.

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Woman holding her head in distress.
Woman experiencing joint pain discomfort.
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Popular fast food and coffee brands displayed together.
Woman adding sugar to her aromatic coffee.
Tasty bagels, blueberries, and butter on a wooden board.
Comparing cooking spray and olive oil usage.
Brazilian rice, beans, and chicken dish from above.
Person checking time on a watch during breakfast.
Display of assorted deli meats and sandwich products at grocery store.
Delicious cooked salmon with rice, avocado, and greens.
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Woman taking magnesium supplement for better health.
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