Oatmeal is a true local superfood. It is rightly very popular with many people, and it is often eaten, for example, in the form of porridge for breakfast. But what makes grains so healthy?
Oatmeal is rich in complex carbohydrates, fiber and protein.
“As a result, they keep you feeling fuller for longer and provide a slower rise in blood sugar. They are also good for digestion. Grains are also rich in vitamins and minerals. These include vitamins B1, B6 and K, and also magnesium, calcium, zinc, copper, potassium and phosphorus,” says dietitian Vasilisa Ponomareva especially for Medikforum.
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Oatmeal provides even more health benefits due to its high nutritional content, including: , helps with high cholesterol. It is assumed that there are different mechanisms behind this. Beta-glucan helps to excrete more bile containing cholesterol, which means less of it enters the bloodstream. But it's also possible that beta-glucan slows down fat absorption.
People with type 2 diabetes also benefit from oatmeal as it provides a slower rise in blood sugar and improves sensitivityto insulin. Beta-glucan should also be responsible for this.
Earlier, the MedicalForum wrote about the benefits of bread and butter.
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