5 Important Health Benefits Oatmeal Provides

We all know oatmeal is good for us, but do you know how much it can really benefit you? Find out the whys and the hows of this incredibly healthy food by reading these 5 health benefits oatmeal provides!

1. Oatmeal decreases the levels of cholesterol in your blood as well as your risk of cardiac diseases The FDA approved, in a unique move, a health label on oatmeal packages that explains how soluable fibers from oatmeal, as part of a low trans-fat diet, can decrease your chances of being afflicted with heart conditions. This was based on 30 years of research into oatmeal and its benefits.   2. Oatmeal helps digestion processes The soluable fibers in oatmeal are taken apart in the lower intestine by resident bacteria. Those fibers that were not taken apart increase the volume of food and hasten bowel movements. This method decreases the liklihood of inflmmatory diseases in the lower intestine, including hemmoroids.   Tip: To enjoy these benefits, drink plenty of water. Consuming these fibers without drinking can cause constipation, stomach ache and gas.    3. Oatmeal and blood sugar levels Again, we turn to the soluable fibers, which slow down the absorption of carbohydrates, and so prevent sharp increases in blood sugar levels. A 10 year long research was published in the American Journal of Public Health and has showed that consuming about 1 cup of cooked oatmeal a day, 2-4 times a week, will decrease the risk of type II diabetes by 16%. When you bring it up to 5-6 times a week - the risk goes down by 39%. 4. Getting thinner with oatmeal Oatmeal adds volume to the food by absorbing the liquird around it. In addition, the fibers slow the digestion process and give us a feeling of being full for longer periods of time.    5. Oatmeal improves quality of sleep People who consumed oatmeal before going to bed have demonstrated better and higher quality sleep than people who didn't. Oatmeal contains the essential amino acid triptophan (one of the protein building blocks which we only get from food). Triptophan is a source material for creating melatonin (as well as serotonin). A lack in melatonin will cause sleeping problems, while an increase in triptophan will prolong our deep sleep.   Recommended amount per day: The general recommendation is about 4-5 spoons a day (can make a porridge of it), so you too can start enjoying the health benefits of oatmeal (at about 25-30 grams a day).

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For years, different plants and herbs were relied on as the only real medicine that people could rely on. Today, modern medicine has overtaken most of them and has managed to solve many health related problems. While natural remedies certainly can't replace modern medical procedures, they can still help us in a variety of ways. Mild health problems can often be relieved through their use and many other problems can be prevented when these remedies are used as preventatives...........CLICK HERE to read the whole article.