5 reasons to eat Oatmeal everyday

Team Udayavani, Jun 5, 2020, 5:10 PM IST

Oats are one of the most nutritious whole-grain foods that a person can consume. They are a great source of important vitamins, minerals, fiber and antioxidants

Oatmeal is a very popular breakfast food that consists of oats and water, cow’s milk, or plant-based milk.

Here are 5 reasons to consume oatmeal

1.Oatmeal keeps you fuller as the soluble fiber in oatmeal absorbs a considerable amount of water which significantly slows down your digestive process

2.Studies have shown that diet that includes oatmeal may help reduce high blood pressure.

3.Oats are also a rich source of magnesium, which is key to enzyme function and energy production, and helps prevent heart attacks and strokes by relaxing blood vessels

4.Oatmeal enhances immune response as it contains a unique fiber called beta-glucan which helps neutrophils travel to the site of an infection more quickly and enhances their ability to eliminate the bacteria.

5.High-fiber, whole-grain foods which includes oatmeal have been shown to reduce the risk of colorectal cancer.