5 Important Health Benefits Oatmeal Provides
We all know oatmeal is good for us,
but do you know how much it can really benefit you? Find out the whys
and the hows of this incredibly healthy food by reading these 5 health
benefits oatmeal provides!
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1. Oatmeal decreases the levels of cholesterol in your blood as well as your risk of cardiac diseases
The FDA approved, in a unique move, a
health label on oatmeal packages that explains how soluble fibers from
oatmeal, as part of a low trans-fat diet, can decrease your chances of
being afflicted with heart conditions. This was based on 30 years of
research into oatmeal and its benefits.
2. Oatmeal helps digestion processes
The soluable fibers in oatmeal are
taken apart in the lower intestine by resident bacteria. Those fibers
that were not taken apart increase the volume of food and hasten bowel
movements. This method decreases the likelihood of inflammatory diseases
in the lower intestine, including hemorrhoids.
Tip: To enjoy these
benefits, drink plenty of water. Consuming these fibers without drinking
can cause constipation, stomach ache and gas.
3. Oatmeal and blood sugar levels
Again, we turn to the soluble fibers,
which slow down the absorption of carbohydrates, and so prevent sharp
increases in blood sugar levels. A 10 year long research was published
in the American Journal of Public Health and has showed that consuming
about 1 cup of cooked oatmeal a day, 2-4 times a week, will decrease the
risk of type II diabetes by 16%. When you bring it up to 5-6 times a
week - the risk goes down by 39%.
4. Getting thinner with oatmeal
Oatmeal adds volume to the food by
absorbing the liquid around it. In addition, the fibers slow the
digestion process and give us a feeling of being full for longer periods
of time.
5. Oatmeal improves quality of sleep
People who consumed oatmeal before
going to bed have demonstrated better and higher quality sleep than
people who didn't. Oatmeal contains the essential amino acid tryptophan
(one of the protein building blocks which we only get from food).
tryptophan is a source material for creating melatonin (as well as
serotonin). A lack in melatonin will cause sleeping problems, while an
increase in tryptophan will prolong our deep sleep.
Recommended amount per day:
The general recommendation is about 4-5 spoons a day (can make a porridge of it), so you too can start enjoying the health benefits of oatmeal (at about 25-30 grams a day). |
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