Woman in Real Life

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I love a good chocolate macaroon, but I tend to make them only at Christmastime. These festive sweets are a tasty combination of cocoa, oats, coconut, non-dairy milk, margarine and a whole lot of sugar, making them a "sometimes" choice in my own personal food guide. These Chocolate Macaroon Overnight Oats, on the other hand, can be enjoyed any and all the time. Like their dessert counterparts, they benefit from cocoa, oats, coconut and non-dairy milk, but they are sweetened naturally with a bit of maple syrup, and no added fats are needed.

Of course, overnight oats most often present themselves as a healthy breakfast choice - they are filling and nourishing and will help you start off the day on a good foot. You could also make them in the morning, though, and have them ready in the fridge for a snack when you feel that mid-afternoon slump coming on. Read on for the recipe.


Naturally it takes a bit of effort to ensure that you make healthy dietary choices throughout your day. But it really doesn't have to be very difficult. Overnight oats take just a minute to stir together. Pop 'em in the fridge in a portable container with a lid and you can grab and go in the morning!


To supplement my diet, I like to drizzle on a teaspoon of NutraVege's Omega-3 Plant too, for plant-based omega-3s high in EPA and DHA. NutraVege, a part of the Nature's Way and NutraSea family, is a great alternative to fish-derived omega-3s for vegans, vegetarians and those who simply prefer plant-based omega-3s. NutraVege is derived from sustainably sourced algae (the same way fish get their omega-3s!) Omega-3 fatty acids have been found to have a positive impact on our overall health.

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If your daily routine involves a few different vitamins and/or supplements, I know it can be hard sometimes to fit them in - especially if some of them have to be spaced out over the day. I like to have my omega-3s in the morning because I find that it's easier to remember and breakfast foods often lend themselves to a drizzle of NutraVege liquid.

Drizzle NutraVege on/into:

• overnight oats
• yogurt parfait (coconut yogurt layered with chia berry jam, seeds, fruit)
• chia pudding
• avocado toast (top with radish slices and sprouts)
• fruit salad
• mixed greens salads
• sliced bananas with non-dairy milk and cacao nibs
• smoothies
• smoothie bowls

NutraVege Omega-3 Plant products are available in liquid and liquid-gel formats in a variety of flavours to help support overall health. With natural flavours like grapefruit tangerine and strawberry orange, they make a fitting addition to smoothies and fruit, but they have a clean, light taste that means you can take them straight from a spoon if you prefer.

If you also incorporate a vegan-friendly vitamin D supplement into your daily routine, you'll be excited to know that NutraVege now offers Omega-3 Plant + D formulas, so you get the convenience of two products in one. I consider vitamin D an important part of my daily routine, seeing as we have had very little sunshine to speak of for, oh, about six months now. Sigh.


While I often incorporate ground flax into my smoothies and baked goods, flax and hemp seed oils are sources of ALA rather than EPA and DHA. Our bodies can convert a certain amount of ALA to DHA and EPA, but the process is inefficient (with less than a 5% conversion rate). NutraVege is made from algal oil, which is a direct source of EPA and DHA, so no conversion is needed.


For those who find capsules more convenient, NutraVege is available in vegan-friendly, gelatin-free liquid gels. The bottle recommends just one liquid gel daily (for those 14 and over), so you can grab an apple, grab your water bottle, grab a capsule and head out for the day!


To support a healthier lifestyle, my breakfast routine has been a particular focus for me of late. I tend to alternate simple, healthy choices like my overnight oats, oatmeal, smoothies and coconut parfaits with homemade chia berry jam. With the addition of omega-3s and vitamin D, I feel I'm getting a nutrient-rich start to my days.


Every NutraVege lot is analyzed for purity and potency by a third-party testing program, so you know you're getting the highest quality omega-3s every time.

By the way, if you are craving real chocolate macaroons, head right over to this recipe.

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Questions for you

What are your favourite simple, healthy breakfast ideas? How do you get your omega-3s?

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