Benefits of Oats

A few weeks ago I did a product review on Bob’s Red Mill Rolled Oats and then a recipe for Oatmeal Cookies. I recently found an article that explains the health benefits of eating oats. I found the article on Health.Learninginfo.com. It goes into some good detail about oats and how they can benefit the body. Recently I have been eating oatmeal nearly everyday, I am glad I found a breakfast that is both delicious and healthy for me. If you have not tried oatmeal or do not eat a lot, I would at least give it a shot.

According to the article and the American Cancer Society oatmeal can benefit the body simply because oats are a good source of soluble and insoluble fiber.

Here are 6 reasons why oats are good for your health:

1. Insoluble fiber’s reduce toxicity in certain bile acids.

2. Soluble fiber may reduce bad cholesterol.

3. Soluble fiber slows down the digestion of starch.

4. It has been found that those who eat more oats are less likely to develop heart disease.

5. The phytochemicals in oat may also have cancer-fighting properties.

6. Oats are a good source of many nutrients including vitamin E, zinc, selenium, copper, iron, manganese and magnesium. Oats are also a good source of protein.

Health Benefits of Oatmeal

Tags: Breakfast, Gluten Free Oatmeal, Health, Reducing Cholesterol