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Find out more on MYHERBS-STORE.COM. My Herbs is a special quarterly publication for anyone who is interested in alternative cooking, home grown herbs, and traditional or complementary medicine or healing methods, simply for everyone who wants to live in harmony with nature.

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life. The alpha and omega of a healthy<br />

body and a nice figure is the harmony<br />

between energy intake and expenditure.<br />

We therefore need to receive<br />

a quality diet with a balance of nutrients<br />

while engaging in an adequate<br />

amount of exercise so our body does<br />

not store fat reserves.<br />

Recipes:<br />

CHICKEN SOUP<br />

WITH OAT FLAKES<br />

Ingredients:<br />

- 5 tbs. fine oatmeal (maybe more, depending<br />

on preferred soup consistency)<br />

- 7 oz of chicken breast<br />

- 1 tbs. oil<br />

- 2 onions<br />

- 2 carrots<br />

-1 parsley root<br />

- parsley greens<br />

- salt, a pinch of sweet pepper<br />

- freshly ground pepper<br />

- 6 c. of water (or broth)<br />

Preparation: Finely chop the onion and<br />

sauté in hot oil. Cut the meat into cubes<br />

and add to the onions, stir in a pinch of<br />

pepper, and fry. Add the sliced carrots<br />

and parsley (you can also add other vegetables<br />

such as broccoli, cabbage, peas or<br />

the like) and oatmeal. Add water (or<br />

broth) and cook until the vegetables are<br />

soft. Season with salt and pepper.<br />

Oats have several nutritional benefits<br />

compared to other cereals. They help us:<br />

* maintain an optimal cholesterol level<br />

* improve the function of the digestive<br />

tract<br />

* maintain proper weight<br />

* enjoy a long-term feeling of satisfaction<br />

due to a low glycemic index<br />

OAT CAKES WITH BROCCOLI<br />

Ingredients:<br />

- 1 c. fine oat flakes<br />

- one large carrot<br />

- 1 c. fine oat flakes<br />

- 2 1/2 c. broccoli<br />

- 2 eggs<br />

- salt<br />

Preparation: Soak the oats in water and<br />

let soften. Add the eggs, salt, finely grated<br />

carrots and chopped broccoli. Form patties,<br />

then in the oven for about 35 minutes<br />

at 320°F/160°C, best cooked on<br />

grease-proof paper. Halfway through baking,<br />

turn the patties so they are evenly<br />

brown on both sides. Serve with potatoes<br />

or vegetable salad.<br />

OAT SPREAD<br />

Ingredients:<br />

- 4 tbs. fine oatmeal<br />

- 1 cup of milk<br />

- 1 tbs. oil<br />

- 1 onion<br />

- 2 eggs<br />

- salt<br />

- chives (parsley)<br />

Preparation: Soak the oats for an hour<br />

in milk. In a non-stick pan add a little<br />

olive oil, sauté the finely chopped onion,<br />

and add the oats. Cook until the milk has<br />

evaporated. Add the eggs, salt to taste,<br />

and stir until the eggs are done. You can<br />

add finely chopped parsley or chives to<br />

taste. Serve with wholegrain bread.<br />

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