Did you know oatmeal -- on its own -- is high in a kind of fiber that can help lower your cholesterol and give your immune system a boost?
French toast isn’t really French, but it is delicious. It’s also calorie-heavy. And toppings like brown sugar, whipped cream, and maple syrup add even more calories.
While the egg does provide some protein, that’s about as far as the benefits go. The rest is unhealthy carbs from things like bread, sugar, and syrup, and there’s fat in the oil or butter used to fry it and in the batter. Making it at home gives you more control of ingredients. You can use whole-grain bread, measure how much oil you put in the pan, and top it with fruit.
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