Getting Your Oats - Increase Energy and Libido Naturally

Why is it that oats are associated withconcentration and alertness. In G is for Ginger, I
sex?Getting your oats. Sew your wild oats.I'veexplained what the Spleen does and how to
read somewhere that eating oats increases thestrengthen it; oats was one of the foods on the
amount of testosterone in the blood thus raisinglist.Oats are one of the oldest breakfast foods
your libido. I don't know about that, but one thinggoing. There is evidence of porridge-like dishes
is for sure; the reason why many peoplegoing back to prehistoric times and Anglo Saxons
experience a low libido is simply because they areapparently ate a dish of rye and barley meal with
knackered!Being tired all the time is one of theoats which they sometimes added vegetables to.
most common wellbeing complaints of our age. NoHannah Glasse's "The Art of Cookery made Plain
matter how much sleep you get, you just can'tand Easy" from 1747 gives a recipe for 'Water
seem to make it through the day without aGruel' which was basically oatmeal and water with
struggle. So you reach for an additive-laden,butter and pepper.These days, many people skip
sugar-packed snack or drink which actually makesbreakfast altogether (a big 'no-no') or simply grab
the situation worse in the medium to long term.a slice of toast or a bowl of processed cereal and
And come bedtime, you are irritable, possiblythen wonder why they are hungry or tired by
bloated from a heavy dinner eaten too late andmid-morning. If you are one of those who skip
exhausted. Is it really any wonder you don't feelbreakfast because you feel sick first thing in the
that amorous?! And never mind your sex life;morning, please believe me when I say that the
your work, relationships and general health andnausea will pass quickly if you eat! And an
wellbeing will all be feeling the effects of constantoats-based 'brekky' is one of the best options. (If
tiredness and the situation could well lead toyou need to avoid gluten, choose buckwheat
depression.To break the cycle, rather than goinggroats which also makes a delicious
for the quick fix sugar snack, you'd be a whole lot'porridge'.)There is a misconception that porridge
better off simply eating more foods which boosttakes ages to cook. It doesn't, it takes just 6-7
metabolism and sustain energy levels. Metabolismminutes. But if washing up an entire saucepan is
boosting nutrients include vitamin C, magnesium,the problem, then eat your oats raw in a muesli. I
zinc, iron and co-enzyme Q10. The mostalternate between porridge and my own blend of
important nutrients required for energy levels aremuesli.I make my porridge with water only (no
the B Complex group of vitamins. Energy slumpsmilk) and flavour it with cinnamon, nutmeg and
may be a symptom of weak adrenal glandraisin syrup which I make by blending some raisins
function which is often caused by a deficiency in Bin a little warm water. For my muesli I place
vitamins.So what foods offer all of theorganic jumbo oats, sunflower, flax and pumpkin
above?Unrefined grains are a good source ofseeds, a handful of almonds and some raisins in
complex carbohydrate, fibre, B vitamins, vitaminthe food processer and blend until its broken
E, calcium, magnesium, potassium, iron, zinc,down a little. Again instead of milk I just use
copper and selenium. As a result, they fit thewater, but you could leave the almonds out at
Energy Food bill perfectly.It's very important tothe blending stage and use them instead to make
make the distinction between processed/refinedalmond milk or cream. And how about adding
and unrefined grains.White rice, white bread, whitefresh berries too?You'll be nicely set up for the
pasta, processed cereals etc have been strippedday and who knows what might happen at night?
of most of their nutrients during the refiningMore oats anyone?
process. The sugar rush into the blood system
that they cause is not good for maintaining blood_________________Claire Raikes is a
sugar levels or for preventing sugar cravings,Wellbeing Coach, Speaker and Writer who 'cured'
mood swings and weight gain!There are manyherself of a chronic, disabling and potentially
unrefined grains that you could include in your dietlife-threatening bowel condition without the use of
to make it healthy; brown rice, millet, quinoa, potsteroids, surgery or any other traditional medical
barley, buckwheat groats, rye, spelt, teff andintervention. She shares her passion for natural
good 'old fashioned' oats.Oats contain more goodand vibrant health by working with individuals and
fats (EFAs) than other grains. Remember, thesecompanies to educate, encourage and inspire
help you lose weight not gain it. They are packedpeople to increase energy levels, boost immunity
with energy nutrients and will keep your bloodand lead happier lives as a result.
sugar at a more constant level which will aid