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Health Benefits of Oats :

• Cholesterol and Heart: Oats are significant sources of dietary fiber
• This fiber contains a mixture of about half soluble and half insoluble fibers
• One component of the soluble fiber found in oats is beta-glucans, a soluble fiber which has proven effective in lowering blood cholesterol
• Blood Sugars: Eating oats can spread the rise in blood sugars over a longer time period
• Control of blood glucose and insulin levels is essential in preventing many of the complications associated with diabetes
• The insoluble fiber in oats are also thought to reduce carcinogens in the gastrointestinal tract
• Blood Pressure A daily serving of whole oats rich in soluble fiber can reduce hypertension, or high blood pressure, and so reduce the need for anti-hypertensive medication
• Bowel Function Oats have a high fiber content
• Fiber is necessary in keeping bowel movements regular
• Oats are high in both soluble and insoluble fiber
• Insoluble fiber does not dissolve in water
• It is spongy and absorbs many times its own weight of liquid. It makes stools heavier and speeds their passage through the gut, relieving constipation
• General Health and Longevity Oats have a higher concentration of well-balanced protein than other cereals
• They contain a good balance of essential fatty acids, which have been linked with longevity and general good health, and also have one of the best amino acid profiles of any grain