Feeling your Oats?
Oatmeal is an ancient grain food that is rich in nutrients – and can be considered a Superfood.
Oatmeal is high in several vitamins and minerals. Whole oats are high in antioxidants and beneficial plant compounds called polyphenols.
In addition to the nutrients in the below chart, a half a cup (40.5 g) of dry oats contains
Zinc: 13.4% of the DV
Manganese: 63.9% of the daily value (DV)
Phosphorus: 13.3% of the DV
Magnesium: 13.3% of the DV
Copper: 17.6% of the DV
Iron: 9.4% of the DV

Oatmeal is also very easy and quick to make. Simply add a half cup of whole oatmeal with a whole cup of water, bring to a gentle boil while stirring. It is flavorful to eat on its own, but adding raw honey, milk or fruit, make for a great easy meal.
Oats Health Benefits
Numerous health benefits are attributable to Oats, including
- Oats can lower total and LDL (bad) cholesterol levels,
- Oats may help lower blood sugar levels.
- Oats may help relieve constipation.
- Oats have a beneficial effect of reducing risk factors of cardiovascular disease.
- People suffering from type 2 diabetes may benefit from increased consumption of oats.
- Long-term dietary intake of oat or oat bran could present some benefits for patients with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and ulcerative colitis.
- Short and long-term wholegrain oat intake had significant effects on reducing weight in overweight and healthy people.
Whole Oats are an affordable nutrition packed natural food!
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