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Food as Medicine: Matcha Chia Oatmeal

  • Writer: Bethesda Acupuncture
    Bethesda Acupuncture
  • May 1, 2024
  • 2 min read

Updated: Apr 4


Matcha tea has many benefits backed by modern day science. During the growing process, the shading of the tea bushes is known to increase biologically active compounds. Health-promoting properties of matcha green tea include:

  • Increased cognitive functions

  • Increased memory

  • Increased neuroprotection

  • Increased strength of blood vessels

  • Increased apoptosis of cancer cells

  • Regulation of insulin secretion

  • Decreased gluconeogenesis

  • Decreased development of hepatitis

  • Decreased tumor growth factors and angiogenesis

  • Decreased stress

  • Decreased oxidative stress

  • Decreased aging process

  • Decreased glucose and lipids absorption

  • Decreased inflammation

Matcha also contains high levels of L-theanine, an amino acid found primarily in the green tea plant, which studies show to improve attention and focus while also reducing anxiety. As such, matcha offers a natural way to treat ADHD.


Next time you choose a beverage, consider matcha over coffee or black tea. Please see below for our Matcha Oatmeal recipe!

Quick Matcha Chia Oatmeal


Ingredients:

  • 1 cup rolled oats

  • 1-2 tsp matcha powder

  • 2 tsp chia seeds

  • 2-3 cups of almond milk, or milk of your choice

  • Optional:

    • 2 tbsp of honey

    • Toasted nuts or fresh berries

Directions:

  • Bring 2.5 cups of milk to a boil over high heat.

  • Stir in the rolled oats and chia seeds and reduce heat to a low simmer.

  • Simmer oatmeal for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally to ensure even cooking.

  • Add extra milk to adjust oatmeal consistency as needed.

  • Remove hot oatmeal from stove.

  • Sift the matcha powder into the pot with a tea strainer to eliminate clumps.

  • Stir until matcha is dissolved.

  • Add optional toppings and serve hot!

Enjoy the healthy breakfast or snack!

References:


Kochman, J., Jakubczyk, K., Antoniewicz, J., Mruk, H., & Janda, K. (2020). Health Benefits and Chemical Composition of Matcha Green Tea: A Review. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland), 26(1), 85. https://doi.org/10.3390/molecules26010085


White DJ, de Klerk S, Woods W, Gondalia S, Noonan C, Scholey AB. Anti-Stress, Behavioural and Magnetoencephalography Effects of an L-Theanine-Based Nutrient Drink: A Randomised, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled, Crossover Trial. Nutrients. 2016;8(1):53. Published 2016 Jan 19. doi:10.3390/nu8010053

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