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ISSUE ONE | JULY/AUG

Snack @ Heart

A GRAINY SNACK LIFE IS WORTH A GOOD HEART
By Kyesubire Gregg (www.kyesubire.com)

GRANOLA

Description:
Granola is a breakfast cereal or
snack made from rolled oats, nuts,
honey or other sweeteners such to the entire digestive process.
as brown sugar, that is usually Insoluble fibre passes undigested
baked while until it is toasted, through the tract and adds bulk to • Once ready, allow to cool
crunchy and golden brown. During the stool, making it much easier completely on the counter
the baking process, the mixture to pass; whereas soluble fibre • Once cool stir in sultanas,
is stirred to maintain a loose acts as nutrition for the pro-biotic chia seed and flaxseed.
breakfast cereal consistency. bacteria living in our gut. • Store in an air tight container

Health Benefits of Granola Ingredients: and it should keep for up to
three months
1. Boosted energy levels: it has a 500 gm oats
concentrated form of energy and 50gm desiccated coconut NB: You can also cook the
gives you the energy you need 100gm sultanas granola on low heat on the
without any ‘crash’ or sluggishness 5 tbs honey cooker top in a heavy pan if you
that comes from sugar meals 2 tsp cinnamon don’t have an oven.
2. Weight loss: it is a light yet a 0.5 tsp cardamom
filling food with many benefits. It 1.5 tbs chia seed Serving suggestions:
is low in cholesterol and sodium 1.5 tbs ground flaxseed Serve with milk, yogurt or sour
and high in fibre so it bulks up (golden or regular) milk, fresh fruit, chocolate
when it absorbs water therefore walnuts (optional) chips, nuts or dried fruits
making the body feel full and (raisins, sultanas, dried mango)
reducing appetite and help prevent peanuts (optional)
overeating
3. Great Source of Vitamin E: this Instructions: Enjoy!
is an amazing source of vitamin E • Preheat oven to 275 degrees C.
that is great for silky, strong hair • Mix the oats, coconut, honey,
and soft, glowing skin, healthy cardamom, cinnamon and
nails and protection from sunburn nuts and place in a baking tin
4. Improves Digestion: granola is • Bake in the oven while stirring
a mix of both soluble and insoluble occasionally until golden brown
fibres, making it extremely helpful (approx. 30 min).
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