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Kick-start your week on Oatmeal Monday! A bowl full of nutrients to nourish your body and boost your brainpower for a productive day ahead.
Get ready to embrace the healthiest holiday of the year - Oatmeal Monday on February 12! This special day traces back to the early 18th century in Scotland, where oatmeal was the secret weapon for weary students who needed a hearty and nutrient-packed meal to help them through the rigorous academic demands of the day. Since then, it’s evolved into a worldwide celebration of this beloved breakfast staple. Nourishing, comforting, and deliciously versatile, oatmeal is a true superfood and Oatmeal Monday is the perfect opportunity to celebrate its many benefits. Let's enjoy this day and honor the humble oat in all its glory, for a healthier and heartier beginning to the week!
<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1700s</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Origination of Oatmeal Monday</div><div class='timeline-text'>In Scotland, 'Oatmeal Monday' was established to grant university students a hearty meal to jump-start the week.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1750</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>St. Andrews University Renews Tradition</div><div class='timeline-text'>St. Andrews University in Scotland adopts and reinforces the Oatmeal Monday tradition.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1977</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Health Awareness Grows</div><div class='timeline-text'>Increasing awareness of oatmeal's health benefits raises its profile and consumption around the world.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1990s</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>FDA Supports Oats Benefits</div><div class='timeline-text'>The US FDA confirms that foods with oats can lower cholesterol levels, amplifying oatmeal’s popularity.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2005</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Oatmeal Monday Goes Global</div><div class='timeline-text'>Enthusiasts globally embrace Oatmeal Monday as an unofficial holiday, celebrating the delightful and nutritious qualities of oatmeal.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2022</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Growing Recognition</div><div class='timeline-text'>Oatmeal Monday continues to grow in recognition, with numerous recipes and celebrations shared on social media platforms worldwide.</div></div></div>
<div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-header'><h3 class='facts-number'>1</h3></div><div class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Experiment with different oatmeal toppings</h3><p class='facts-text'>Make your Oatmeal Monday exciting by trying out different kinds of toppings for your bowl of oatmeal. You can go the traditional route with nuts and dried fruits, or be adventurous and top it with some sweet caramel and green apple chunks. The possibilities are endless!</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-header'><h3 class='facts-number'>2</h3></div><div class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Host an oatmeal breakfast cooking challenge</h3><p class='facts-text'>Invite your family members or friends over for a fun cooking challenge where the main ingredient is oatmeal. See who can come up with the most creative and delicious dish using oatmeal. It’s a fun way to kick off the week and celebrate Oatmeal Monday.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-header'><h3 class='facts-number'>3</h3></div><div class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Prepare oatmeal-based snacks</h3><p class='facts-text'>To celebrate Oatmeal Monday throughout the day, prepare some oatmeal-based snacks to munch on. This could be oatmeal cookies, oatmeal bars, or even oatmeal smoothies. These healthy snacks will keep you energized and satisfied throughout the day.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-header'><h3 class='facts-number'>4</h3></div><div class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Try out different kinds of oatmeal</h3><p class='facts-text'>Use Oatmeal Monday as a chance to explore the variety of oatmeal that's available. There are many different types like rolled oats, steel cut oats, and instant oats. Each type of oatmeal has a different texture and cooking time, giving you a variety of options to choose from.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-header'><h3 class='facts-number'>5</h3></div><div class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Take an oatmeal bath</h3><p class='facts-text'>For centuries, people have been using oatmeal as a soothing ingredient for baths. It helps moisturize the skin and can provide relief for conditions like eczema and psoriasis. After a long Monday, unwind with a relaxing oatmeal bath.</p></div></div>
<div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>A</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Celebrate Nutritious Food</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>The first reason we love Oatmeal Monday is because it encourages us to start the week off right with a nutrient-packed meal. Eating a bowl of oatmeal not only fills you up, but it also provides essential vitamins, minerals, and fiber that support overall health and wellbeing.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>B</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Promotes Culinary Creativity</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Oatmeal Monday is a perfect chance to let your culinary creativity shine. With a wide array of possible fillings, flavorings and toppings, each bowl of oatmeal can be a unique, delicious creation. You can even host a cooking challenge, making the day not just healthy but entertaining as well.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>C</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Appreciate Oatmeal's Versatility</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Who knew oatmeal could be so versatile? From various types of oats to different ways to incorporate them into our meals and even our skincare routine – oatmeal surprises us with its wide range of uses. Learning about these on Oatmeal Monday makes us to further appreciate this humble grain.</p></div></div>
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