When you have daily pain, it is so important to eat well because so many foods naturally fight inflammation. I can't always control what sort of day I am going to have due to pain but I can at least control what I put in my mouth and how I start my day. It has taken me many years to find out exactly what works for me and hopefully it will work for you too.
Now I know it may sound gross to those who are not used to eating this way, but I find it very tasty. It's the type of breakfast that you have to get used to eating first and then you actually look forward to it every morning. I am talking about porridge oats or as Americans call it...oatmeal. Please make sure that when you are buying oats that you buy the old fashioned kind and not the quick 1 minute version. The quick cook kind has been processed and the old fashioned kind takes about 2 minutes to cook instead of one. I am sure that we can all spare the extra minute every morning to make our breakfast.
So here is the recipe. I happen to use an iron skillet pot that I got while living in Europe. It is not necessary, but it is a great way to naturally get iron into your diet. Take a few handfuls of oats in water and add some cinnamon (which helps balance blood sugar), add a few teaspoons of ground flaxseed. I add a couple of raisins but not too much because of the sugar. I let it cook and just before serving, I add a handful of blueberries. Take it off the stove and put in a bowl with a little milk. This is a great way to get complex grains, 2 servings of fruit and omega 3's. It keeps you full for a long time and the blueberries and flax all help in naturally fighting inflammation in the body.
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