Oats is a good source of soluble fiber. Soluble fiber absorbs cholesterol from the blood and carries it away.
Higher fiber oats aid in food digestion and may help with the memory performance.
It helps slow digestion and absorption of foods and promotes a feeling of fullness.
It also promote a slower and more sustained release of glucose into bloodstream.
In addition, high fiber oats seem to improve insulin sensitivity by keeping blood sugars stable and reduce your risk factors of cardiovascular disease by lowering LDL cholesterol.
Beta glucan is the soluble fiber in oats. It has been shown to help lower cholesterol.
To help reduce blood cholesterol, one must consumed 3 grams a day of soluble fiber. Rolled provides 4 grams of total fiber in a cup serving. It means that 3 grams of soluble fiber from oats daily is equivalent to about 1.5 cups of cooked oatmeal.
Oatmeal or rolled oats, oat flakes are high in soluble fiber and low in gluten. Regular rolled oats are higher in fiber than instant oatmeal.
Evidence for the effectiveness of fiber in the control of other disease appears equivocal; however, populations with higher fiber intakes have a lower incidence of gastrointestinal disorders, heart disease and breast and colon cancers.
Health Benefits of Fiber in Oats
