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Oats: What is it and how does it make you lose fat?
Whole Grain
Oatmeal is a whole grain, and eating whole grains can lower your risk for several diseases,
including high blood pressure and type 2 diabetes. Oatmeal also contains lignans, a plant
chemical that has been found to prevent heart disease. The food label on your package of oats
should list one ingredient: whole grain oats. Avoid prepackaged oatmeal that may be high in
both sodium and sugar and lower in beneficial fiber. The Dietary Guidelines for Americans
2010 recommends eating whole grains to reduce your risk of cardiovascular disease. In
addition, whole grains such as oats are a source of iron, magnesium and B vitamins.
Lower Cholesterol
Eating oatmeal can lower your cholesterol, especially your LDL, or "bad" cholesterol. If
you've been diagnosed with high cholesterol, consider adding oatmeal to your daily menu.
MayoClinic.com even recommends oatmeal as one of the top five foods to eat to improve
your cholesterol numbers.
Lower Weight
Oatmeal is a source of fiber. That means when you eat oats for breakfast, you're going to feel
full for a long time. Breakfast foods high in sugar and fat can make you feel full for a brief
period, but then you're hungry again. A breakfast smoothie, consisting of blended oats, fruit
and ice, can satisfy your hunger easily until lunch.
Oatmeal Options
If you've tried oatmeal before and didn't like it, reconsider. Combining fruit or nuts with your
oats while they're cooking adds more nutrients. Spices like cinnamon and nutmeg give great
flavor to your oats. Limit any sugars and let the natural flavor of the fruits and spices take
over. Blend your oats with different fruits into a healthy oatmeal smoothie. Because oatmeal
is such a beneficial food, try to find a different way to eat it every day.