OATMEAL DELIGHT (Breakfast)

Rich in fiber, goodness and taste. 1 1/2 tbsp. Roman meal (wheat, rye, bran, flax) cereal 1 1/2 tbsp. wheat germ 2/3 c. rolled oat flakes 1 1/2 c. milk (we use 2% acidophalus milk) 1 1/2 c. water 1/2 c. or more, diced turkey ham, optional 1/4 c. All Bran cereal, optional 4 eggs, soft boiled (we use med. eggs), optional Spices

Spices: Butter Buds, Parmesan grated cheese, Johnnies lemon pepper and garlic salt or regular salt, these are optional.

Combine milk and water in 4 quart saucepan and heat to boiling, stirring often.

Mix first 4 ingredients and add to liquid while stirring briskly. Boil on low for 10 minutes, stirring often. Add a bit more water for thinner cereal, (we like ours thin). When mixture has cooked 5 minutes, add the All Bran cereal and continue stirring and cooking for 5 minutes more.

While cereal is cooking, warm diced ham in a pan with olive oil or Pam.
Place eggs in small saucepan, cover with water and bring to boil. Turn off heat, leave pan on burner, keep covered and let stand for 1 minute and 50 seconds. For harder eggs, let stand for 2 minutes 10 seconds. Then pour out water immediately and cover with cold tap water for a minute or two. Remove eggs from water.

Serve hot cereal into bowls, add ham and an egg into each bowl, mix thoroughly, sprinkle with desired spices and enjoy a hot delicious breakfast. Serves 4.

Cinnamon: For Spice And Good Health

The aromatic scent of cinnamon is powerful because it makes many people feel warm and fuzzy. The health benefits of cinnamon have taken the backseat in favor of its spice properties. Many health experts claim that a dash of cinnamon can be a way to add flavor to many dishes and at the same time improve one's health in many ways. For centuries, cinnamon has been used for traditional medicine and other therapeutic purposes. Many studies have supported the ancient health claims of this spice. Cinnamon is most known to medical experts because of its ability to fight fungal infections, prevent ulcers, treat tooth decay and gum disease, and alleviate gum disease.

Recent studies show that cinnamon can be used as an alternative medicine for heart health. Before stating the connection between heart health and cinnamon, the causes of heart disease should be tackled. The common causes of heart disease are:

Tobacco smoke – Cigarette smoking is one of the major risk factor for cardiac death in patients with coronary heart disease. People who smoke cigars or cigarettes have increased risk of acquiring coronary heart ailments.

High cholesterol levels – As one's cholesterol levels rises, so does the risk of heart disease. Age, sex, and diet are some of the factors that determine one's cholesterol level.

Lack of physical activity – Physical inactivity is one of the the major factors for developing heart disease. Heart disease is characterized by deposits of fatty substance, cholesterol, and other substances that may block the lining of the arteries that supply blood to the heart.

Obesity and excess weight – Excess weight increases the work load of the heart and raises the blood pressure and cholesterol level. As this happens, the risk of heart disease heightens.