] Oatmeal is a porridge like breakfast derived from cooking oats. Oats are available in 3 primary types, quick oats, regular oats and steel cut oats.
] Oatmeal is made of oat groats that have either been ground, crushed, steel-cut, or rolled. Ground oats are also called "white oats". Steel-cut oats are known as "coarse oatmeal" or "Irish oatmeal" or "pinhead oats".
] reduce cholestorol - removes bad cholestorol - Many studies have shown that the unique fiber in oatmeal called beta-glucan, has beneficial effects on cholesterol levels.
] reduce blood pressure -
] gluten free safe -
] Contains lignans which protect against heart disease and cancer.
] Contains unique antioxidants beneficial for heart disease.
] protects against heart failure
] Enhances immune response to disease. The unique fiber in oatmeal called beta-gluten also has been shown to helps neutrophils travel to the site of an infection more quickly and it also enhances their ability to eliminate the bacteria they find there
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[WHY NOT]
] taste - plain oatmeal is featured on the cover of bland magazine. However with a little creativity and a handful of key ingredients you can elevate the flavor profile of your morning bowl