Andrea Holwegner

Starting your day off with a warm bowl of oatmeal not only tastes fantastic but will boost your fibre intake and protect against heart disease.  Here is a hearty variation with added pumpkin to boost your beta carotene intake.  Makes 2 Servings What You Need: 1 cup skim milk or soy milk 1/2 cup canned pure pumpkin* 4 tbsp raisins 1 tsp pure vanilla extract 1/4 tsp cinnamon 1 cup rolled oats 1 tbsp peanut butter or other nut butter *Canned pure pumpkin is unsweetened and NOT the same as pumpkin pie filling.  To check if you have the correct http://www.healthstandnutrition.com/rise-shine-pumpkin-porridge/