But spend even a few days getting to know her and I think youâll agree that Quito is a very special place. Often called the âmost beautiful big city in South Americaâ for its location in the palm of a valley cupped between towering Andean peaks, Quito has so many parks and plazas, itâs hard to pick a favorite. The 14,000-acre Parque Metropolitano, bordering the cityâs Bellavista neighborhood, is the largest urban park in South America.
Steel-cut oats are the whole oat kernel, which is cut into two or three pieces using steel discs. They are a better source of fiber than rolled oats, but take longer to cook. Rolled oats have the bran mostly removed and are rolled flat to make them easier to cook.
Steel-cut oats, which take about 15 minutes to cook, contain more fiber than rolled oats or instant varieties, but any type of oatmeal is a healthy choice. Just avoid the flavored kinds, which can be packed with sugar. Instead, sweeten your bowl with milk and a bit of honey, and top with fruit and nuts.