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Reasons To Include Oats Everyday

Oats is an excellent way to start your breakfast meal. It makes for the best breakfast option to promote a better health. Oatmeal is an excellent source of both soluble and insoluble fibres.

Consuming oats on a daily basis provides strength and energy to carry out the day-to-day activities. It pumps you up with that perfect energy that is required to kick start your day.

Oats is not only beneficial for health but it also works wonders for the skin and hair too. It can prevent various health hazards and diseases.

Oatmeal consumption prevents constipation. It promotes our digestive health, is good for our cardiovascular health and prevents the arteries from hardening.

Apart from that, it lowers cholesterol, manages blood sugar levels in the body, reduces the risk of developing arthritis and assists in weight loss.

Likewise, there are a few more surprising reasons to include oats in your daily diet. Therefore, in this article, we at Boldsky will be listing out some of the reasons to eat more of oats in your daily meals. Read on to know more about it.

 Aids In Weight Loss

Aids In Weight Loss

Oatmeal breakfast is the best way to maintain a healthy body weight. The rich source of protein provides a feeling of fullness, and thereby it assists in weight loss.

 Lowers Cholesterol

Lowers Cholesterol

Oats is rich in fibre that benefits the body in losing weight. The soluble fibre in oatmeal helps to reduce body's absorption of bad cholesterol that can increase the risk of heart attack and strokes. The antioxidants present in it also protect the body from bad cholesterol oxidation.

 Stabilises Blood Sugar Level

Stabilises Blood Sugar Level

The carbohydrates present in it provide a steady source of energy. Being rich in fibre, the body digests it slower, which doesn't cause a spike in the blood sugar levels. It also reduces the risk of type 2 diabetes.

Reduces High Blood Pressure:

Reduces High Blood Pressure:

Oats is heart healthy and rich in fibre that reduces the risk of developing high blood pressure. Studies have also shown that those who consume oats every day are at a lower risk of developing high blood pressure.

Good Source Of Fibre

Good Source Of Fibre

Oatmeal contains both soluble and insoluble fibres. It helps to lower blood sugar levels and cholesterol in the body. The insoluble fibre in it treats constipation and improves intestinal health.

Reduces Colon Cancer

Reduces Colon Cancer

The fibre-rich food oats is beneficial in preventing and reducing the risk of colon cancer. Its regular consumption reduces the risk of colorectal cancer as well.

Story first published: Wednesday, March 30, 2016, 17:29 [IST]
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