OATMEAL...Health Benefits of Oatmeal
A nice hot bowl of oatmeal has just 154 calories, enough to fill you up without affecting your fat loss efforts.
The fiber known as beta-glucan has been shown to significantly reduce cholesterol levels, which has the added benefit of reducing or preventing weight-related illnesses such as stroke, diabetes or heart attack. If you’re worried about heart disease, add a bowl of oatmeal to your morning routine.
Adding oatmeal to your fat burning regimen can also help boost your immune system. The beta-glucan found in oatmeal makes your immune system respond more rigorously to infections, especially bacterial infections.
A nice bowl of oatmeal in the morning can help those with diabetes keep their blood sugar levels stable. The fiber in oatmeal causes fewer spikes in blood sugar than many other types of fiber. For those of you at risk for diabetes or type II diabetes, a bowl of oatmeal will help reduce your risk.
