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Oatsare one of the healthiest cereals in the market, an excellent choice for breakfast, for its various health benefits.

One of the most nutritious grain, oats can often be tolerated by the growing numbers of people who have an allergy to wheat. Oatmeal and rolled oats do not go through any refining processes, so they are whole foods, losing none of their nutritional properties.

Body building:
Full of protein and minerals, oats help building strong bones, teeth and connective tissue and for boosting energy. They are easily digested and so are traditionally regarded as a good food for convalescence, particularly after childbirth, as they are also believed to tone the uterus.
The digestive connection:-
They provide dietary bulk, which improves the digestive process and prevents constipation or eases it if the condition already exists.

The diabetic connection:
Oats reduce the absorption of carbohydrates into the bloodstream, stabilizing blood sugar levels which, in turn, may help diabetics.

Choletserol connection:
Their soluble fiber helps to lower cholesterol and generally boost cardiovascular health, lowering high blood pressure.

Other benefits:
Reduce cholesterol
Stabilise blood sugar levels
Soothing and tranquillizing
Build strong bones and teeth
Stimulate thyroid gland
Prevent constipation.

How to choose oats:
Choose express food harvest crunch white oats or rolled oats. Oats can be eaten raw or cooked, the best-known cooked recipe being porridge or in bread. Choose rolled oats and oatmeal that are available in health shops.