When I was a child, my mother made me a bowl of old-fashioned oatmeal almost every day before I headed off to school. She believed that it would not only keep away hunger, but help me focus on my schoolwork. Well, mom was right! Oatmeal is full of nutrients, vitamins and whole grains…
The benefits of eating oatmeal include:
• Great source of soluble and insoluble fiber- soluble fiber, as part of a diet low in saturated fat and cholesterol, is believed to reduce the risk of heart disease
• Full of phyto chemicals that help fortify your body’s defenses against the damage caused by free radicals
• Good source of vitamin E, zinc, copper, magnesium, iron, selenium and manganese that promote immunity and cardiovascular health.
• High in protein that helps to sustain energy levels
My favorite brand of oatmeal is Bob's Red Mill Whole Grain Oats. Many types of Bob’s oatmeal products are available, including gluten free, organic, instant, thick, regular, and quick cooking. They are convenient, low cost, and taste great with honey and low-fat milk. So put down the cold bran flakes…eat a hot bowl of oatmeal every morning to keep you feeling great!
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