Khaberni - Nutrition experts have revealed that eating a bowl of oatmeal in the morning can be a simple but effective step in maintaining health and living longer.
Unlike the traditional breakfast filled with eggs, fatty meats, and sugary pancakes, which increases the risk of heart disease and obesity, oats offer healthy options rich in essential nutrients.
Studies, according to "Daily Mail", indicate that oats help regulate blood sugar levels and reduce the overconsumption of fats and calories, which relieves the risk of heart disease and some types of cancer.
Oats are rich in fiber, proteins, complex carbohydrates, and vitamins and minerals such as manganese, magnesium, and iron, helping to improve digestion, reduce inflammation, protect cells, and slow the aging process.
Oats are also economical and easy to prepare, and their benefits can be enhanced by adding fresh fruit, seeds, and even tofu to increase protein and antioxidants.
Benefits of fiber in oats:
Helps improve bowel movement and reduce constipation.
Reduces the risk of colon and rectal cancer.
Stimulates the secretion of a hormone that reduces appetite and helps in weight control.
Slows down sugar absorption in the blood and reduces the risk of diabetes.
Benefits of protein in oats:
Enhances the feeling of fullness and reduces overeating.
Maintains muscles and reduces their loss with aging.
Supports heart health and reduces inflammation.
In addition, half a cup of dry oats contains two-thirds of the daily amount of manganese, which maintains bone health and protects the body from inflammation.
It also provides the body with magnesium necessary for muscle and bone health, and acts as an antioxidant that protects cells from damage.
