One of the best ways to set up yourself and your family for the day ahead is a bowl of porridge and even better if you make it with soy milk. (see previous blog!)
It takes a few minutes to prepare and the health benefits are outstanding. This is a very cheap way to give yourself a great start to the day, why, let me tell you!
Oat is a cereal food that is generally considered to be very soothing for the nerves. Oats are one of the best sources of Inositol, which is very important for maintaining blood cholesterol level. It also contains very high levels of calcium, potassium and magnesium, coupled with Vitamin B-complex. All these vitamins and minerals are very essential for the nervous system.
Health and Nutrition Benefits of Eating Oats:
- Eating oats regularly helps to keep the blood cholesterol level low.
- Oat has also been proven to act as an anti-depressant. It will make you feel calm and will treat depression as well.
- Cooked oats relieve fat from the body while unrefined oatmeal can reduce stress.
- Oats also prevent bowel cancer because of its high fibre content.
- Having oats can cure constipation.
- Oats also help in lowering chances of heart-disease.
- Apart from being a good source of protein, oats also provide vitamin E, zinc, copper, iron, etc.
It is without doubt a Superfood! Lynn xx www.nicholsons.tk
