Oatmeal for Health
Have a bowl of oatmeal for the many benefits it provides.
There are more choices for breakfast now than ever before. Whether it is cold or hot cereal, or granola bar, breakfast is the most important meal of the day.
Since I am not a breakfast eater, I must get used to the idea of eating early in the morning. It was explained to me that my body went through a 12 to 14 hours of starvation overnight, and I must feed it. Oatmeal is what I choose to eat for the many health benefits it provides.
Researcher has shown that oatmeal is better than any other breakfast foods. It is twice as filling as muesli or white bread. It is rich in soluble and insoluble fiber, can lower cholesterol, help with heart health, reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, and also help with weight control.
Oats provide many good sources of nutrients such as vitamin E, zinc, selenium, copper, iron, manganese, magnesium, and protein.
Toppings for Your Oatmeal
- Brown Sugar – is a natural sweetness without many calories, and 2 teaspoons has 23 calories, 0 gram fat, 6 grams of sugar.
- Blueberries – fresh or frozen, are an antioxidant with a boost of fiber, and ½ cup has 42 calories, 7 grams of sugar, 2 grams of fiber.
- Cranberries – provide bladder infection protection, plus healthy gums, and ¼ cup has 92 calories, 20 grams of sugar, 2 grams of fiber.
- Chopped Almonds – give extra calcium, and ¼ cup has 164 calories, 14 grams of fat, (1 gram of saturated fat, 9 grams of mono, 3.5 grams of poly), 1 gram of sugar, 3 grams fiber, 70 grams of calcium.
- Ground Flax Seeds – provide heart healthy omega-3s, and 1 table spoon has 37 calories, 3 grams of fat (sat 0 g. mono 0.5 gram, poly 2 grams), 2 grams of fiber.
- Raisins - give an antioxidant boost, and ¼ cup has 123 calories, 24 grams sugar, 1.5 gram of fiber.
Make a bowl of oatmeal for breakfast tomorrow, and add your own toppings. If you like banana, cinnamon, or jelly, sprinkle them to satisfy your taste. You can find out more about oatmeal at VHFoods, and from the American Cancer Society.
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nobert soloria bermosa | May 26, 2008 | Reply
very informative, thanks IC
tracy sardelli | May 26, 2008 | Reply
Great article and very informative,well done, thanks Icy
salvatore | May 26, 2008 | Reply
Very useful and informative, great article. Well done
Alexis Sandburg | May 26, 2008 | Reply
It is 7am here on the east coast and time for breakfast. The oatmeal looks delicious! I think I’ll make some and add fruit. Thanks for sharing this great article!
Judy Sheldon | May 26, 2008 | Reply
Icy, you are right. Breakfast is important, and oatmeal is such a good option. I love your pictures. They look so yummy!
Thanks for sharing, and take care.
SunGoddess | May 26, 2008 | Reply
You did it again, Icy! Another great article on how we can improve our health. Why wait until tomorrow when you can do it today?!! =)
quiet voice | May 26, 2008 | Reply
…Hi there IC, you are such a
wealth of good information,
great article, oatmeal helps
to heal poison ivy, as well,
I’ve heard. You make a paste
of it and rub it on the affected
area. Thanks, and take
care.
valli | May 26, 2008 | Reply
Great and very useful article.
CHAN LEE PENG | May 26, 2008 | Reply
Thanks Icy for sharing this. Take care!
Ruby Hawk | May 26, 2008 | Reply
I agree, I would hate to do without my oatmeal.
Darlene McFarlane | May 26, 2008 | Reply
I have never been one to eat breakfast but, I do have my daily oatmeal. I manage to eat breakfast around 10:30am now and my breakfast of choice is oatmeal. I enjoy the variations of toppings and you have given me a couple of new ideas here. My husband leaves for work at 4:00am so the only proper breakfast he has is on the weekends. It took time for him to get onto oatmeal (he said it was just for kids) but now he looks forward to the weekend mornings.
Great article and thanks for the links for further reading.
Darlene
Dee Huff | May 26, 2008 | Reply
We also call oatmeal porridge here, and I love it. It gives you a great start to the day.
C A Johnson | May 26, 2008 | Reply
Great job on the article. I like oatmeal and now I feel like getting a bowl. LOL!
Francie | May 26, 2008 | Reply
Another *Super article Icy! Love your pictures and a big help reminding me how important & healthy Oatmeal is! The berries are also of much added benefit. Thanks for your great reminders!
Terri Lane | May 27, 2008 | Reply
Your articles make for interesting and educational viewing. Thanks for doing all the research.
Tony Lewis | May 27, 2008 | Reply
When you reach my age, eating things like oatmeal is very good for your overall health. Great article.
Zealous | May 28, 2008 | Reply
Mmmm…oatmeal.
Lucy Lockett | May 31, 2008 | Reply
Great article and I like oatmeal too!
SunGoddess | May 31, 2008 | Reply
Thanks, Icy! You have a great influence on some of us. Did you know that I’ve been eating oatmeal daily since I first read your article? I am so glad it’s a healthy food! =)
A.Jom | Jun 2, 2008 | Reply
Love the article! My favourite is Oatmeal porridge with Black Cherries!
Alexa Gates | Jun 8, 2008 | Reply
it makes oatmeal sound really good
PR Mace | Jun 10, 2008 | Reply
I love my oatmeal. But I am strange I like it plain with my fruit on the side. Thanks for the helpful information.
beauley, Lucien | Jun 21, 2008 | Reply
Thank you for the fine article. I have a bowl of oatmeal along with 2 tablespoons of ground Flaxseed with a little 2% milk every morning. Great article.