Oatmeal for Breakfast!

A cup is only 130 calories! Since Oatmeal is a whole grain, and therefor is a little more time consuming to digest, it stays in your stomach longer, making you feel full further into your day. You will have less hunger and far less cravings.
It is high in fiber and low in fat. With a low glycaemic index oatmeal is assimilated slowly, keeping sugar levels stable. The American Diabetes Association recommends a daily fiber intake of 20 - 35 gms. One cup of cooked oatmeal supplies 4 gms. Eating oats can spread the rise in blood sugars over a longer time period. Control of blood glucose and insulin levels is essential in preventing many of the complications associated with diabetes.

Oats are on the short list for having one of the highest protein levels of any grain. It is gluten free, and it significantly helps to lower cholesterol.
Oatmeal, like many whole grains,  contain hundreds of phytochemicals (plant chemicals) called lignans. One lingan in specific, called enterolactone, is thought to protect against breast and other hormone-dependent cancers as well as heart disease. Oatmeal contains antioxidants and will lower risk of heart failure. 
Regardless of your reasons for eating oatmeal, you are increasing your chances of being happy.
Oatmeal just tastes GOOD!


Suggested Additives: Cranberries, raisins, strawberry, blueberry, raspberry, peaches, apple, cinnamon