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Benefits of Oats

Oat have the most soluble fibre of all grains and have many health benefits:
  1. Lowers cholesterol: A study showing people who ate a bowl of oatmeal every day lowered their cholesterol by 20%.
  2. Stabilises blood sugar levels: Oats keep you fuller for longer without sugar highs and crashes.
  3. Lowers the cancer risk: Oats have high levels of fibre, which lower oestrogen levels which prevents cancer.
  4. Reduces high blood pressure: 1 in 3 adults has hypertension.  Oats are high in soluble fibre which helps to reduce hypertension.
  5. Keeps bowel movements regular: The high fibre content helps speed the passage of the bowel through the body reducing constipation.
  6. Helps you lose weight: Oats help you feel fuller longer which curbs your appetite.  Studies have shown that children who eat a bowl of oatmeal a day are 50% less likely to suffer from obesity.
  7. Improves athletic performance: It has been shown that oats alter metabolism and enhance performance if eaten about an hour before exercise.
  8. Oats help to have a longer healthier life: Oat of all the grains, oats have a higher better balance of protein, and a good balance of essential fatty acids.  Oats have a great range of vitamins and minerals and beta glucan which helps the body to heal quickly.
  9. Oats are tasty: Oats have a very neutral taste so they can be added to many types of food and used for many different dishes.
  10. Oats can help you sleep: According to Dr. Oz, Oats are also good at night time to help beat insomnia.

(source: http://www.greenthickies.com)
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