🍎 Today’s Health Tip ~ Thumbs Up for Oatmeal

Oatmeal’s claim to fame is its proven ability to lower bad (LDL) cholesterol. Chalk that up to a type of soluble fiber called beta glucan.

Eating oats is linked to an average 7% drop in LDL cholesterol, research shows. Many other things also affect your heart‘s health (like what else you eat, how active you are, and whether you smoke), but oatmeal is a simple heart-smart start. Oatmeal also:

• Lowers blood sugar levels
• Provides antioxidants
• Promotes healthy bacteria in your gut
• Helps you to feel full to manage your weight 
• Relieves skin itching and irritation
• Lowers your chance of colon cancer

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