Oatmeal is a preparation created from oat groats. It is also referred to as stirabout, Oatmeal cereal and porridge. The oat plant, Avena sativa, is a species of cereal grain grown for its seed. The oat seeds are crushed or rolled in to Oatmeal, or ground fine into oat flour.
Oatmeal is today a significant part of a healthy breakfast due to the increased awareness towards the health benefits associated with it, including timely prevention of heart disease
The main health benefit of Oatmeal diet is that it can greatly reduce the risk of heart disease. According to Quaker Oats Incorporated, the 3 grams of fiber contained in each daily serving of Oatmeal reduces ones risk of developing heart disease by up to 40%. Oatmeal has also been proven to reduce cholesterol levels, improve arterial wall structure and reduce hypertension.
As you can see from its texture, Oatmeal is also great at controlling our appetite. What this means is that you will not be reaching for a snack shortly after breakfast. Oatmeal has this great way of keeping us feeling full hours longer than traditional breakfast. Atop of its appetite curbing properties, Oatmeal (along with other grains such as: whole wheat, millet, rye, barley, brown rice and wild rice) also helps to regulate blood sugar levels and reduce the risk of developing diabetes.
Oats are an excellent source of fiber, omega-3 fatty acids, thiamine, iron, beta-glucan (which may help regulate blood sugar), and the antioxidants known as avenanthramides (which may help promote healthy circulation). A single serving of oats provides almost 20% of the daily fiber requirement. Just half a cup of Oatmeal offers five grams of heart healthy fiber and only 130 calories.
If you are suffering with hemorrhoids, irritable bowel syndrome, constipation or with some life threatening problems like coronary heart disease and colon cancer then chances are that the culprit is low fiber diet. It has been demonstrated scientifically that a fiber rich diet helps in lowering cholesterol, additionally confirms that high a fiber diet also helps in cases of diabetes, obesity and cancer. Oats are highly nutritious and filled with cholesterol fighting soluble fiber. Like other grains oats do not lose their nutrients even after being hulled and processed.