February 14, 2022 by bohlen19
Rolled Oats
As a young child I remember my dad eating oatmeal every morning for breakfast. I’m not an oatmeal fan at all and I remember thinking to myself, how could he eat the same thing repeatedly. For me it’s something about the texture that I can’t get past. However, now that I’m older I’ve realized that my dad was eating oatmeal for the health benefits that oats provide. Healthline lists 9 benefits:
- Oats are incredibly nutritious. They are a good source of carbohydrates and fiber along with important vitamins and minerals.
- Whole oats are rich in antioxidants. Some of the antioxidants have anti-inflammatory and anti-itching effects along with leading to better blood flow.
- Oats contain a powerful soluble fiber which helps in reducing cholesterol levels and blood sugar response.
- They can lower cholesterol levels reducing both LDL and total cholesterol.
- Oats can improve blood sugar control by delaying absorption of glucose into the blood.
- Oatmeal is very filling and may help you lose weight. The feeling of fullness helps reduce calorie intake.
- Finely ground oats may help with skin care and have long been used to help treat dry and itchy skin.
- Research suggests eating oats can decrease the risk of childhood asthma.
- Studies also indicate that the fiber from oats may help relieve constipation.
Oats are considered a whole grain and whole grains have been shown to help reduce the risks of heart disease, stroke, cancer, diabetes, obesity, and other chronic diseases.
With all of those amazing benefits, I wanted to find a way to incorporate oats into my daily living. Some ways that my family and I enjoy oats are in:
What’s your favorite way to enjoy oats?
Sources:
https://wholegrainscouncil.org/whole-grains-101 https://medlineplus.gov/ency/patientinstructions/000727.htm
Author: Amanda Bohlen, Family and Consumer Sciences Educator, Ohio State University Extension, Washington County, [email protected]
Reviewer: Dan Remley, Field Specialist, Food, Nutrition, Wellness. Ohio State University Extension, [email protected]
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February 14, 2022 by bohlen19
As a young child I remember my dad eating oatmeal every morning for breakfast. I’m not an oatmeal fan at all and I remember thinking to myself, how could he eat the same thing repeatedly. For me it’s something about the texture that I can’t get past. However, now that I’m older I’ve realized that my dad was eating oatmeal for the health benefits that oats provide. Healthline lists 9 benefits:
Oats are considered a whole grain and whole grains have been shown to help reduce the risks of heart disease, stroke, cancer, diabetes, obesity, and other chronic diseases.
With all of those amazing benefits, I wanted to find a way to incorporate oats into my daily living. Some ways that my family and I enjoy oats are in:
What’s your favorite way to enjoy oats?
Sources:
https://wholegrainscouncil.org/whole-grains-101 https://medlineplus.gov/ency/patientinstructions/000727.htm
Author: Amanda Bohlen, Family and Consumer Sciences Educator, Ohio State University Extension, Washington County, [email protected]
Reviewer: Dan Remley, Field Specialist, Food, Nutrition, Wellness. Ohio State University Extension, [email protected]