Oats are a great source of fiber and contain a mix of both essential kinds (55 percent soluble and 45 percent insoluble). The soluble fiber in oats, known a beta-glucan, is responsible for giving oatmeal its high nutritional praise.
Beta-glucan helps lower cholesterol levels and reduces the risk of cardiovascular disease and stroke. According to Jonny Bowden, beta-glucans enhance the body's immune system by turbocharging its response to bacterial infection. They activate certain white blood cells called macrophages, which act like hunger little "Pac-Men," gobbling up foreign invaders like fungi and bacteria.
Beta-glucan helps lower cholesterol levels and reduces the risk of cardiovascular disease and stroke. According to Jonny Bowden, beta-glucans enhance the body's immune system by turbocharging its response to bacterial infection. They activate certain white blood cells called macrophages, which act like hunger little "Pac-Men," gobbling up foreign invaders like fungi and bacteria.
Oatmeal has a very low glycemic load, meaning it has a very modest effect on blood sugar.
Oats contain avenanthramide, a polyphenol antioxidant unique to oats and believed to have anti-inflammatory and heart-healthy properties. Many people believe that it's the avenanthramides in oats that are responsible for the healing properties of a traditional oatmeal bath. ( I personally remember my mom bathing in aveno oil to sooth her skin condition).
Oatmeal also contains 8 1/2 grams of protein in 2/3 a cup. It also contains phosphorus, potassium, selenium, manganese, and a couple of milligrams of iron.
There are several ways to get great oatmeal. Groats are dehulled oat, probably the least processed. Steel-cut oats, also known as Irish or Scottish oats, require less cooking time than the whole oats, but have all the great oatmeal health benefits. Consider rolled oats, but make sure they are old-fashioned and thick, which means they are less processed.
The type of oatmeal you buy makes a difference. Instant oatmeal is typically packaged in envelopes with sweeteners, flavoring and other additives. This is the most processed oatmeal and tends to have more calories due to added sugars. It also tends to be lower in fiber.
A bowl of oatmeal, about 1 cup, contains 150 calories, 3 grams of fat, 27 grams of carbs, around 6-8 grams of protein, and 4 grams of fiber.
Here is the skinny (get it !) on some amazing ways to boost, or jazz up, or step up your nutritious bowl of oatmeal. Love the thesaurus!
.1 Tbsp. chopped dried banana chips, 1 Tbsp dry-roasted peanuts, 1 Tbsp raisins (additional 120 calories)
.1 Tbsp honey, 1 Tbsp peanut butter (160 additional calories)
.1/2 cup sliced fresh or frozen strawberries, 1 Tbsp sliced almonds, dash of almond extract (75 calories)
.1 Tbsp Nutella, 1/2 banana, sliced (150 calories)
. 1/4 cup blueberries, 1 Tbsp chopped walnuts, dash of cinnamon (70 calories)
.1 Tbsp honey, 1 Tbsp peanut butter (160 calories)
.1/3 cup parts skim-ricotta cheese, 1/2 cup diced tomatoes (125 calories)
.3 Tbsp fruit spread or preserved (80 calories)
Cholesterol: Top 5 foods to lower your numbers, from MayoClinic.com
Wake Up to the Benefits of Breakfast, from International Food information Council
The 150 Healthiest Foods on Earth, Jonny Bowden, Ph.D., C.N.S.
Oats contain avenanthramide, a polyphenol antioxidant unique to oats and believed to have anti-inflammatory and heart-healthy properties. Many people believe that it's the avenanthramides in oats that are responsible for the healing properties of a traditional oatmeal bath. ( I personally remember my mom bathing in aveno oil to sooth her skin condition).
Oatmeal also contains 8 1/2 grams of protein in 2/3 a cup. It also contains phosphorus, potassium, selenium, manganese, and a couple of milligrams of iron.
There are several ways to get great oatmeal. Groats are dehulled oat, probably the least processed. Steel-cut oats, also known as Irish or Scottish oats, require less cooking time than the whole oats, but have all the great oatmeal health benefits. Consider rolled oats, but make sure they are old-fashioned and thick, which means they are less processed.
The type of oatmeal you buy makes a difference. Instant oatmeal is typically packaged in envelopes with sweeteners, flavoring and other additives. This is the most processed oatmeal and tends to have more calories due to added sugars. It also tends to be lower in fiber.
A bowl of oatmeal, about 1 cup, contains 150 calories, 3 grams of fat, 27 grams of carbs, around 6-8 grams of protein, and 4 grams of fiber.
Here is the skinny (get it !) on some amazing ways to boost, or jazz up, or step up your nutritious bowl of oatmeal. Love the thesaurus!
.1 Tbsp. chopped dried banana chips, 1 Tbsp dry-roasted peanuts, 1 Tbsp raisins (additional 120 calories)
.1 Tbsp honey, 1 Tbsp peanut butter (160 additional calories)
.1/2 cup sliced fresh or frozen strawberries, 1 Tbsp sliced almonds, dash of almond extract (75 calories)
.1 Tbsp Nutella, 1/2 banana, sliced (150 calories)
. 1/4 cup blueberries, 1 Tbsp chopped walnuts, dash of cinnamon (70 calories)
.1 Tbsp honey, 1 Tbsp peanut butter (160 calories)
.1/3 cup parts skim-ricotta cheese, 1/2 cup diced tomatoes (125 calories)
.3 Tbsp fruit spread or preserved (80 calories)
Cholesterol: Top 5 foods to lower your numbers, from MayoClinic.com
Wake Up to the Benefits of Breakfast, from International Food information Council
The 150 Healthiest Foods on Earth, Jonny Bowden, Ph.D., C.N.S.
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