Oats are a natural superfood and an inexpensive way of filling you up and helping you feel fuller for longer due to their low GI. They are also known for:
- Weight control- reducing the cravings to snack
- Lowering cholesterol- as part of a balanced diet, high levels of soluble fibre have been shown to help lower cholesterol
- Relieve Constipation- high fibre foods help to move food through the digestive tract
- Improve Mood- porridge is high in vitamin B6 which is needed to produce serotonin- the happy hormone
- Improve blood sugar control- oats help to regulate blood sugars by preventing sudden drops or increases
- As part of a healthy diet, oats may also help to prevent high blood pressure, heart disease and some cancers.
- B vitamins- involved in the metabolism of foods (carbohydrates, proteins and fats) and work together to help break down and release energy slowly from what we eat. B vitamins are essential for a healthy nervous system as well as for the synthesis of red blood cells
- Fibre- keeps the digestive system healthy and keeps you feeling fuller for longer
