March is Nutrition Month – Veitch Physiotherapy and Wellness Centre

March is Nutrition Month! With many people struggling to make healthy food choices while outside the home, Dietitians have decided to focus on eating healthy from 9-5 this year. One of the major obstacles I see in many of my clients is not having enough time to eat a balanced (or any) breakfast in the morning. Personally, I’m usually in a rush in the morning as well – that’s why overnight oatmeal is one of my favorite breakfast solutions. This oatmeal can be made the night before; you can eat it at home, or make it in a mason jar and take it along to school or work.

Overnight Oatmeal:

½ cup oatmeal
½ cup yogurt (choose your favorite flavor, opt for a Greek yogurt for extra protein)
½ cup frozen berries (or any fruit you enjoy)
½ cup milk
dash of cinnamon (optional)

Mix all ingredients together, cover, and place in refrigerator overnight. Enjoy in the morning.

** Note you can also add nuts / seeds such as hemp, chia or flax to increase your protein / fiber **

For more information or recipes on healthy eating 9-5, Veitch Wellness Centre has three Registered Dietitians available to help you reach your healthy eating goals.