It’s National Oatmeal Month, did you know about the health benefits of starting your day off with a hot steaming bowl of oatmeal?
1. Oatmeal lowers Cholesterol
Studies have shown that people with high cholesterol that commit to eating at least 3 grams of oats each day can drop their cholesterol from 8-23%. This is very significant because other studies have sown that each percentage point of cholesterol drop corresponds to a 2% drop in potential for heart disease.
2. It has Antioxidents
Oatmeal has an antioxident called avenanthramide that fight off free radicals that attack good cholesterol
3. It prevents Hardening of the Arteries
Avenanthramide also prevents the formation of molecules that adhere to the walls of your arteries.
4. It Boosts Your Immune System
Oatmeal’s Beta-Gluten helps your body produce neutrophils that locate and heal damaged tissue and bacterial infections
5. It helps stabilize your blood sugar
As long as you eat steel-cut oats, it will help keep your blood sugar level, preventing harmful post-meal spikes.
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