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Oatmeal, which is one of the most nutritious cereals, is generally tolerated by almost everyone that has some form of cereal allergy. Oatmeal does not go through any form of refined processing, which makes it an integral food because it does not lose any of its nutritional value.

Buildup of the body
Oatmeal is full of proteins and minerals that help the body to build strong bones and teeth as well as strengthen the connective tissue and stimulates energy in general. Besides this, it also has a high content of calcium and phosphorous. It is easy to digest and this is why it is considered a good food for convalescing people, especially for women in postpartum situations since it supposedly tones the uterus. It is known to strengthen the nervous system and has tranquilizing and relaxing effects. Some studies have shown that these effects happen to people that suffer the symptoms of smoking abstinence for a long time, as well as with tranquilizers, medication or antidepressants. A traditional way to overcome insomnia is by sleeping over a pillow or in a mattress full of oatmeal.

The digestive connection
Oatmeal contains a soluble fiber that acts in diverse ways on the digestive apparatus. It gives volume to a diet, which improves the digestive process and avoids and alleviates constipation. Oatmeal also helps to soften the digestive tract, particularly for people that have gastritis and irritable intestine syndrome. Besides this, since it drags the rest of the food on its way through the intestines, eating it can be advantageous for preventing stomach cancer. Oatmeal reduces the absorption of sugar in the blood and at the same time is really good for diabetics. On the other hand oatmeal helps to improve moody states in people. This is pretty useful when these mood swings are part of PMS since oatmeal is able to stabilize the levels of estrogen and diminishes liquid retention.

Soluble fiber
One of the most significant advantages of oatmeal is that it helps to maintain good cardiovascular health. The soluble fiber that it has helps to reduce cholesterol and elevates cardiovascular health by diminishing arterial hypertension. Oatmeal also contains high levels of oatmeal, which is essential for the formation of red blood cells whose function is to bring oxygen to the body, and it also avoids anemia that occurs when there is a lack of iron in the body, particularly for women that have difficult menstrual cycles.

Selecting, storing and using
Choose oatmeal flakes or oatmeal flour instead of getting the instant kind. Store the oatmeal in a fresh place, away from the sunlight, preferably in hermetic container and use it as soon as possible. Don’t use it anymore if three months have gone by.

Oatmeal can be eaten raw or cooked and oatmeal with milk or water is most known recipe. Besides this you can also add fruit juice to it. if you add any fruit to it, it will turn into a super nutritious food and can be used as an agent to thicken a large array of cooked recipes.

The advantages of oatmeal

• Diminishes cholesterol
• Stabilizes the levels of sugar in the blood
• Alleviates and tranquilizes the body
• Helps to build strong bones and teeth
• Stimulates the thyroid gland
• Avoids constipation

Eating a bowl of oatmeal each morning is the perfect way to start your day off right. This article will explain the six benefits of eating oatmeal and ways to make it taste delicious.

First off, the oatmeal discussed here is not the instant kind that comes in the different flavors- these are full of sugar. The real stuff is the plain oat flakes from Quaker Oats or a similar brand.

The benefits of oatmeal are due to the fact that it's made from oats and oats are a good source of both soluble and insoluble fiber.

According to the American Cancer Society:

1. Insoluble fiber's cancer-fighting properties are due to the fact that it attacks certain bile acids, reducing their toxicity.

2. Soluble fiber may reduce LDL cholesterol without lowering HDL cholesterol. LDL is bad; HDL is good.

3. Soluble fiber slows down the digestion of starch. This may be beneficial to diabetics because, when you slow down the digestion of starch, you avoid the sharp rises in your blood sugar level that usually occurs following a meal.

4. It has been found that those who eat more oats are less likely to develop heart disease, a disease that is currently widespread in the United States.

5. The phytochemicals in oat may also have cancer-fighting properties.

6. Oats are a good source of many nutrients including vitamin E, zinc, selenium, copper, iron, manganese and magnesium. Oats are also a good source of protein.

The difference between insoluble and soluble fiber, besides the foods that they come from, is what they do in your body.

Insoluble fiber's main role is that it makes stools heavier and speeds their passage through the gut, relieving constipation. Soluble fiber breaks down as it passes through the digestive tract, forming a gel that traps some substances related to high cholesterol, thus reducing the absorption of cholesterol into the bloodstream.

Oatmeal has a pretty bland taste which makes it hard for the average person to consume every morning. Here are ways you can make it taste better.

1. Make the oatmeal with milk instead of water. This will also add calcium and more protein.

2. Add Stevia powder to the oatmeal. It will naturally sweeten up the taste without adding sugar.

3. Stir in your favorite-flavored protein powder to it after it's been cooked. This gives the oatmeal a pretty good taste plus it adds protein. Combine this with using milk and you'll have a meal that is high in fiber, calcium and protein!

4. Add fruit such as blueberries to the oatmeal.

You should aim to eat roughly 1 cooked cup of oatmeal each morning for optimal health benefits. And play around with the above preparation suggestions until you find a taste that you fall in love with.

Your heart and body will thank you for it!

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