Breakfast is regarded as the most significant meal of the day. What you eat for breakfast not only gives your body energy, but it also sets the tone for the rest of the day.
People who start the day with a healthy breakfast are less likely to continue eating unhealthy foods than those who choose fast food, a doughnut, a danish, or something similar. And one of the healthiest breakfast options is oatmeal!
Oat grains that have been hulled are used to make oatmeal. Oatmeal is available in three different forms: rolled, steel-cut, and ground.
Because rolled oats have a high concentration of complex carbohydrates and water-soluble fiber, which can help regulate blood sugar levels and slow digestion, many athletes eat them for breakfast. Additionally, oatmeal has magnesium, copper, biotin, vitamin B1, vitamin E, and 6 grams of protein per cup.
When studies revealed that oatmeal could reduce the risk of heart disease by lowering cholesterol, its popularity grew in the late 1980s. Oat bran was added to many cereals' ingredient lists as a result of the American craze for oatmeal and the desire to market their products as "heart healthy."
Oatmeal is a diverse grain that can be used and cooked many ways. It’s a main ingredient in haggis, a Scottish dish. It can be made into desserts like cookies and crisps and is often an ingredient in breakfast bars and protein bars.
Changes to your body if you eat oatmeal every day:
Eating oatmeal daily can help you lose weight. Due to its high fiber content, it can aid in weight loss by making you feel full for a long period of time. And since it can keep blood sugars at an even keel, you won’t experience blood sugar “crashes” and the drop in energy and intense feelings of hunger that go with them.
Maintaining satiety and good blood sugar levels will prevent you from grabbing the first snack you come across, which is usually high in sugar and calories. So, oatmeal can help reduce the amount of calories you take in while keeping your energy levels steady, so you may actually feel energetic enough to work out!
- Lower cholesterol
- Decreased risk of cardiovascular disease
- Decreased risk of heart failure
- Better immune response
- Decreased risk of type 2 diabetes
- Stabilized blood sugar levels
- Great source of fiber which protects against breast cancer
- Protect against childhood asthma
- Alternative for celiac disease patients or gluten-intolerant individuals
- Prolongs life expectancy
I would also like to add that due to its rather bland taste, it’s really tempting to add things such as refined sugar, brown sugar, cream, etc to your oatmeal. Instead, try adding fresh fruit, nuts, spices like cinnamon and nutmeg, or low-fat yogurt to your oatmeal to add taste and additional nutrition.
