Whole oats, oat bran, oat flour or oatmeal products have long been accepted as part of a healthy diet and a staple in most weight loss diet programs. They have been known to decrease LDL, more popularly known as bad cholesterol due its soluble fiber content. As soluble fibers pass through the intestines, bad cholesterol is trapped and prevented from entering into the bloodstream. Because of this, heart disease and hypertension may be controlled or even prevented, especially when coupled with weight loss. Its fiber content slows down the digestion of starch which may help decrease blood sugar in diabetics. Oatmeal products also contain antioxidants and phytochemicals that increase immunity to inflammation and cancer.
The many health benefits of eating oatmeal are well recognized but it is not enough to sustain weight loss even if taken regularly.
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