Oatmeal

There has been an increasing interest of oatmeal in recent years because of it's health benefits.  Oats, rich in fibre helps lower the bad cholestral and reduce risk of heart diseases when combined with low fat diet. Oatmeal has a long history in Scottish culinary tradition because oats are better suited than wheat to Scotland's short, wet growing season.

Prep and Cook Time: 10 minutes Ingredients: 2-1/4 cups water 1 cup oats 1/4 tsp cinnamon 1/4 cup raisins/dried cranberries/dried sultans/dried apricots 3-4 tsp chopped wallnuts/chopped almonds/sunflower seeds 1 tbs flaxseeds 1 tbs molasses or honey 1 cup skimmed milk  dash salt

Directions:
1. On high heat combine the water and salt in a small saucepan 
2. When the water boiled, turn the heat to low, add oats, and cook, stirring, until the water is just absorbed, about 5 minutes. Add cinnamon, raisins or apricots/cranberries, walnuts, and flaxseeds. Stir, cover the pan, and turn off heat. Let set for 5 minutes. Serve with milk and molasses or honey.
A bowl of oatmeal a day typically lowers total cholesterol by 8-23%.