Many benefits of oats

What better way to gain the strength and energy to carry you through a hectic morning schedule than with a steaming bowl of freshly cooked oatmeal.

Oats are naturally processed. They are uncomplicated, real food that nourishes without any preservatives or extra undesirable additives. A few of the many benefits of oats are:

1.            High in soluble fibre

2.            Good for weight loss

3.            High protein content than most grains

4.            More antioxidants than broccoli

5.            Controls blood sugar

6.            Reduces bad cholesterol

7.            May help reduce the risk of coronary heart disease

8.            Oats help cut the use of laxatives

9.            Reduces risk of type 2 diabetes

10.          Controls blood pressure

11.          Rich in minerals and vitamins (Vit. B1, Magnesium and Zinc)

12.          Oats may help lower the risk of colorectal cancer

13.          May reduce risk of asthma in children

14.          Oats increase appetite-control hormones

15.          Oat beta glucans improve immune system defenses

16.          Oats may improve insulin sensitivity