Oatmeal

What are the health benefits of eating oatmeal?

Oatmeal is FULL of fiber! Eating it is also a great way to lower your cholesterol, control blood sugar, and maintain a healthy weight. Fiber in oatmeal acts as an aid in digestion, keeping you “regular” and helping to prevent wastes from building up in your digestive tract.

Oatmeal contains complex carbohydrates which are broken down slowly in the body to give a steady and long lasting supply of energy. The energy it provides is stored in the body and conserved for later use over the next day or two. For the same reason, oatmeal will not cause sudden blood sugar spikes. Also, oatmeal keeps you full, so you won’t be as tempted to snack throughout the day.

Oatmeal is generally served as a hot cereal for breakfast. Although it has a reputation for being bland, you can add all sorts of things that are both delicious and healthy to your oatmeal to give it a little kick. This includes anything from peaches to raisins to cinnamon and just about any fruit you can think of!

With so many tasty options, why not start every day with a bowl of oatmeal?