Oats make for a very healthy and nutritious breakfast. It’s easy to grow and can grow anywhere and as a result are very affordable. It’s not just healthy but tasty as well. It is one of the best power foods and it is the best food you can start your day with.Listed below are some incredible benefits of oats which will make you rush to the store and buy a huge packet of oats.
Health Benefits of Oats:
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1) Low calorie food and stops craving
One cup of oats has just 130 calories. The best thing about this superb powerfood is that it stays in your stomach for longer period of time and thus prevents you from snacking on calorie rich food. You will feel less hungry than usual.
2) Provides high level of fiber, low levels of fat and high level of protein
Oats have the highest protein level as compared to any other grains. It is loaded with fiber and is the best food for those who wish to shed off a few kilos.
3) Stabilizes blood sugar and lowers risk of diabetes
The complex carbohydrates and high fiber slow down the process of conversion of this whole food into simple sugars. The high content of magnesium found in oats ensure the body’s optimum use of glucose as well as insulin secretion.
4) Removes your bad cholesterol
According to various studies, beta-glucan, a unique fiber found in oats has various beneficial effects on the cholesterol levels.
5) Gluten free safe
If you have celiac disease or you are gluten intolerant there may be a reason for concern. Oats are devoid of many proteins or prolamines present in wheat (gluten) but oats do have avenin. Avenin is a protein which is considered very toxic to the intestinal mucosa of people who are avenin sensitive. Oats may also contain a bit of gluten from the neighboring wheat fields contamination as well as processing facilities. Various studies have found that many celiacs can eat wheat free oats without a problem.
6) Contains lignans which protect against cancer and heart disease
Like other grains, oatmeal contains plants lignans, that are converted by intestinal flora to mammalian lignans. A lignan known as enterolactone is known to protect against heart disease, breast cancer as well other hormone dependent cancers.
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7) Contains unique antioxidants beneficial for heart disease
According to a study, the unique antioxidants known as avenanthramides found in oats help in preventing free radicals from harming LDL cholesterol and in turn reduce the risk of cardiovascular diseases.
8) Protects against heart failures
According to a Harvard study, people who consume a big bowl of oats in the morning have a twenty nine percent lower risk of heart failure.
9) It tastes good
All flakes whether in groats or flakes form have undergone a heat process which gives them their rich and tasty nutty flavor. This prevents them from getting spoiled. Oats have even been hulled.
So now that you are aware of all the wonderful benefits of oats, it is time to make it your early morning breakfast.