Plain Oatmeal served with milk and honey for breakfast is one of my favorites, and I know its healthy and good for me. But, what are the benefits of oatmeal?
Healthy Hearts:
By combining soluble and insoluble fibre, oatmeal lowers bad cholesterol. Daily intake of 3 gms of soluble fiber from oatmeal reduces risk of heart diseases.
Stabilized blood sugar:
With a low glycaemic index oatmeal is assimilated slowly, keeping sugar levels stable. The American Diabetes Association recommends a daily fibre intake of 20 - 35 gms. One cup of cooked oatmeal supplies 4 gms.
Colon cancer:
High fibre content of oats is anti carcinogenic, effective especially for colon cancer. Whole oats result in bulky stool, which in turn dilutes carcinogens.
Enhanced fitness levels:
Oatmeal helps in fighting obesity as its soluble fiber slows down digestion, thus increasing the sense of fullness.
Incorporating Oat Diet
When you take a look at your kitchen shelf you should see a whole range of products what are rich in fiber. But remember that the fiber should be soluble fiber. One way to incorporate oats in diet is to consume a small bowl of oat meal porridge every day. Another way is to use rolled oats and normal oats in cookies or in granola or muesli bars or in other such snacks.
Oats not only add fiber to your food but also add zing to it. Rolled oats have long been a staple diet of athletes especially weight trainers. So start on your oat diet and see positive change in your life.
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