8 Health Benefits Of Oatmeal

Friday, June 17, 2011, 16:56

Oatmeal breakfast is very healthy for your health. A bowl of oatmeal has numerous health benefits both on your body, skin and hair. The grain comes in many forms namely steel cut oats, oat groats and Scottish oats to name a few which are vary in texture and taste but are filled with health benefits.

Oatmeal is most commonly consumed in the form of a sweet or salty porridge in the houses but after many researches nutritional and health benefits of oatmeal has made people have it for breakfast on a regular basis. Lets have a look at the health benefits of oatmeal:

1. High fiber content makes oatmeals make it a fiber food meal. The soluble fiber of oatmeals balances cholesterol levels. It helps reduce LDL (bad cholesterol) and maintains HDL (good cholesterol) levels in the body therefore reducing chances of heart diseases.

2. The insoluble fiber content of oatmeal is an anti- cancer agent. Cancer fighting properties are due its ability to reduce toxicity by attacking bile acids in the body. Bowel related cancers are also prevented as the insoluble fiber of oatmeal absorbs water which increases the transit of food to the bowels.

3. Vitamins: Iron, vitamin B and E, selenium and zinc provides nutrition to the body and increases memory. Beta glucan is a bio-defense modifier i.e, it boosts the immune system.

4. Phytochemicals: In oats help fight hormonal diseases like breast, prostate and ovarian cancer among women.

5. Fiber in oatmeal helps prevent constipation, digestive problems and is healthy for diabetic patients as the soluble fiber controls the blood glucose levels of diabetic patients. It also helps in weight loss.

6. The lubricating fats in oats acts as a great moisturizer and makes a protective layer over the skin to fight UV rays.

7. Health benefits of oatmeal is not just limited to body. Oat face pack is good to clear acne problems and keep the skin clean form blemishes and pimples. Oatmeal bath is found effective to cure neurodermatitis, a skin disease which makes the skin itchy and inflamed.

8. As oats are good for dry skin, it is also good hair care. Applying oatmeal on hair clears the scalp, cleans dandruff problems and makes the hair soft and strong. A natural moisturizer for hair.

This grain is found in every house kitchen worldwide and is good for all ages due to the nutritional and health benefits of oatmeal. In addition to its benefits, the grain is sugar- free, low in calories and sodium which makes it a must have fiber food meal for heart patients and diet conscious people. Prefer buying whole grains and not refined/ processed ones to enjoy all the health benefits of oatmeal.