Recent studies have shown what your grandmother always said was true, “Eat your oatmeal; it’s good for you!” Trouble is, most of us hate the taste of it. But a good recipe can solve that! Consider the following reasons to eat more oatmeal:
1. Oatmeal is high in fiber. Fiber can prevent certain kinds of cancer.
2. Oatmeal may reduce bad cholesterol.
3. Fiber can slow digestion of starches, which is great for diabetics!
4. Studies show that people who eat oats are less likely to develop heart disease.
5. Oatmeal contains phyto-chemicals, which have cancer-fighting properties.
6. Oatmeal contains many nutrients like vitamin E, zinc, selenium, copper, iron, manganese, and magnesium.