There is no such thing as the diet-for-all-sizes program. Every person has different physical attributes; what is good for you may not be good for the other person. That is why it is not advisable to start on a fad diet without consulting your healthcare provider. However, there are certain foods that you can indulge in without worrying about the calorie count. One such food is the low-calorie oats.
The Health Benefits of Oats
Oats is one of the healthiest carbohydrate sources belonging to the cereal family. Its high fibre content binds the fats or LDL (bad cholesterol) found in our digestive system preventing it from clogging the bloodstream. Too much build-up of bad cholesterol in our system can lead to hypertension and cardiovascular diseases, among others.
Numerous studies in the past proved the beneficial effects of having rolled oats in our diet. Eating a bowl of soluble oats (approximately 3 grams) a day can significantly lower total cholesterol level by 23%.
In the recent research conducted by the Tufts University, oats were discovered to have avenanthramides, an antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and anti-irritant properties known to prevent or reduce the risk of certain type of cancers and atherosclerosis (thickening of arterial walls).
Being a fibrous matter, oats increases gastrointestinal motility, making bowel movement easier and regular, thus, keeping your digestive system working efficiently.
What is the Oatmeal Diet?
Now that you know the full benefits of oats in our body, it is about time that you start having a bowl of oatmeal every day. Because it takes a while to digest, you feel full longer. Oats reduces the craving for food, thus, lowering your food intake.
There are many ways how to prepare oatmeal. You can boil it as porridge with a little sugar or salt. You can also add fruits such as banana, raisins, nuts, or plain chocolate. Enjoy a bowl of fruits for breakfast or before-6 dinner with a slice of fish or vegetables. Cookies and cakes with oats are highly delicious and healthy.
With a balanced nutrition together with exercise and healthy lifestyle, you can avoid most serious illnesses associated with a bad diet.
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