1. Over 40 studies show that eating oatmeal may help lower cholesterol and reduce the risk of heart disease. According to Quaker, all it takes is 3/4 cup of oatmeal each day to help lower cholesterol. The soluble fiber in oats helps remove LDL or "bad" cholesterol, while maintaining the good cholesterol that your body needs. In January 1997, the Food and Drug Administration announced that oatmeal could carry a label claiming it may reduce the risk of heart disease when combined with a low-fat diet
2. The soluble fiber in oatmeal absorbs a considerable amount of water which significantly slows down your digestive process. This result is that you'll feel full longer, i.e. oatmeal can help you control your weight
3. You probably already have oats in your kitchen. It's estimated that eighty percent of U.S. households currently have oats in their cupboards
4. New research suggests that eating oatmeal may reduce the risk for type 2 diabetes. In fact, the American Diabetes Association already recommends that people with diabetes eat grains like oats. The soluble fiber in these foods help to control blood glucose levels
5. With the exception of certain flavored varieties, the oats found in your grocery store are 100% natural. If you look at the ingredients on a canister of rolled oats, you will usually see only one ingredient... rolled oats.
6. According to recent studies, a diet that includes oatmeal may help reduce high blood pressure. The reduction is linked to the increase in soluble fiber provided by oatmeal. Oats contain more soluble fiber than whole wheat, rice or corn.
7. Oatmeal contains a wide array of vitamins, minerals and antioxidants and is a good source of protein, complex carbohydrates and iron.
8. The fiber and other nutrients found in oatmeal may actually reduce the risk for certain cancers.
9. Oatmeal is quick and convenient. Every type of oatmeal can be prepared in a microwave oven. Even when cooked on the stovetop, both old-fashioned and quick oats can usually be made in less than 10 minutes. And what about instant oatmeal?a hot breakfast in under a minute... incredible!
10. Oatmeal can be absolutely delicious! Whether instant, cooked on the stove or baked in the oven, the combination of flavors you can fit into a serving of oatmeal is limited only by the imagination. Visit Mr Breakfast's Oatmeal Collection to see just 60 of the ways you can start to enjoy oatmeal today!
Spread the word about the goodness of oatmeal! Wear a limited edition t-shirt that lists the reasons to eat oatmeal!
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The main source of oats in the UK diet is breakfast cereals such as porridge and muesli. They are often added in to baked goods such as biscuits, cereal bars and flapjacks and can also be used to make a non dairy milk substitute. In common with other cereals, oats are composed mainly of carbohydrate but compared to other cereals they contain higher levels of both protein and fat. They provide useful amounts of the B vitamins thiamin, riboflavin and B6 and the minerals, calcium, magnesium, iron and zinc. They also contain small amounts vitamin E, folic acid and potassium.
A 50g bowl of porridge (made with water) would provide:
• 34% RDA Phosphorus
• 19% RDA Calcium
• 18% RDA Vitamin B1
• 17% RDA Zinc
• 16% RDA Vitamin B2
• 12% RDA Vitamin B
• 67% RDA Iron
Oatmeal is a good source of soluble fibre. A number of studies have shown that a diet which is low in fat and rich in soluble fibre can help reduce high blood cholesterol levels.
Oatmeal have a low Glycaemic Index which means they are absorbed into the blood stream slowly helping to keep blood sugar levels stable. Many nutrition experts now believe choosing a diet based around carbohydrates with a low GI offers several health benefits.
• Pinhead oatmeal - to make pinhead oatmeal the whole kernel is cut in half with any floury meal sifted out.
• Rolled oats or oatflakes are made by steaming and rolling pinhead oatmeal. They have the advantage of cooking quicker but the heat treatment will result in the loss of some of the B vitamins.
• Jumbo oat flakes are made by steaming and rolling the whole groats.
2. The soluble fiber in oatmeal absorbs a considerable amount of water which significantly slows down your digestive process. This result is that you'll feel full longer, i.e. oatmeal can help you control your weight
3. You probably already have oats in your kitchen. It's estimated that eighty percent of U.S. households currently have oats in their cupboards
4. New research suggests that eating oatmeal may reduce the risk for type 2 diabetes. In fact, the American Diabetes Association already recommends that people with diabetes eat grains like oats. The soluble fiber in these foods help to control blood glucose levels
5. With the exception of certain flavored varieties, the oats found in your grocery store are 100% natural. If you look at the ingredients on a canister of rolled oats, you will usually see only one ingredient... rolled oats.
6. According to recent studies, a diet that includes oatmeal may help reduce high blood pressure. The reduction is linked to the increase in soluble fiber provided by oatmeal. Oats contain more soluble fiber than whole wheat, rice or corn.
7. Oatmeal contains a wide array of vitamins, minerals and antioxidants and is a good source of protein, complex carbohydrates and iron.
8. The fiber and other nutrients found in oatmeal may actually reduce the risk for certain cancers.
9. Oatmeal is quick and convenient. Every type of oatmeal can be prepared in a microwave oven. Even when cooked on the stovetop, both old-fashioned and quick oats can usually be made in less than 10 minutes. And what about instant oatmeal?a hot breakfast in under a minute... incredible!
10. Oatmeal can be absolutely delicious! Whether instant, cooked on the stove or baked in the oven, the combination of flavors you can fit into a serving of oatmeal is limited only by the imagination. Visit Mr Breakfast's Oatmeal Collection to see just 60 of the ways you can start to enjoy oatmeal today!
Spread the word about the goodness of oatmeal! Wear a limited edition t-shirt that lists the reasons to eat oatmeal!
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The main source of oats in the UK diet is breakfast cereals such as porridge and muesli. They are often added in to baked goods such as biscuits, cereal bars and flapjacks and can also be used to make a non dairy milk substitute. In common with other cereals, oats are composed mainly of carbohydrate but compared to other cereals they contain higher levels of both protein and fat. They provide useful amounts of the B vitamins thiamin, riboflavin and B6 and the minerals, calcium, magnesium, iron and zinc. They also contain small amounts vitamin E, folic acid and potassium.
A 50g bowl of porridge (made with water) would provide:
• 34% RDA Phosphorus
• 19% RDA Calcium
• 18% RDA Vitamin B1
• 17% RDA Zinc
• 16% RDA Vitamin B2
• 12% RDA Vitamin B
• 67% RDA Iron
Oatmeal is a good source of soluble fibre. A number of studies have shown that a diet which is low in fat and rich in soluble fibre can help reduce high blood cholesterol levels.
Oatmeal have a low Glycaemic Index which means they are absorbed into the blood stream slowly helping to keep blood sugar levels stable. Many nutrition experts now believe choosing a diet based around carbohydrates with a low GI offers several health benefits.
• Pinhead oatmeal - to make pinhead oatmeal the whole kernel is cut in half with any floury meal sifted out.
• Rolled oats or oatflakes are made by steaming and rolling pinhead oatmeal. They have the advantage of cooking quicker but the heat treatment will result in the loss of some of the B vitamins.
• Jumbo oat flakes are made by steaming and rolling the whole groats.
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