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Health Benefits of Eating Oats and Oatmeal

Oats are among the healthiest grains on earth.

They're a gluten-free whole grain and a great source of important vitamins, minerals, fiber and antioxidants.

Studies show that oats and oatmeal have many health benefits.

These include weight loss, lower blood sugar levels and a reduced risk of heart disease.

1. Helps control weight.
Let’s face it, we could all use some help at times, but did you ever think oatmeal could help control your weight? It’s true! According to a research study published in the October 2009 issue of “Molecular Nutrition & Food Research” a compound in oatmeal known as β-glucan reduces appetite by increasing the hunger-fighting hormone cholecystokinin.

2. Reduces blood pressure.
We all know that heart disease is a major problem in North America and throughout the world. One study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition found that a diet which includes plenty of whole-grains (such as oats or wholemeal bread) is just as effective as taking anti-hypertensive medication to lower blood pressure!

3. Reduces cholesterol.
Have you ever heard of soluble fiber? Well, compared to other grains, oats actually have the highest portion of soluble fiber. Soluble fiber helps your intestinal tract trap substances associated with blood cholesterol. Studies show that people with high blood cholesterol who eat just 3 g of soluble fiber per day can reduce their total cholesterol by 8% to 23% (remember that one cup of oats yields 4 g)!

4. Shields your skin.
If you look closely on the labels of some of your lotions or face creams, you probably will see oatmeal in there. At some point in history, someone discovered how great oatmeal is for dry, itchy, irritated skin. The starchiness of oats creates a barrier that allows the skin to hold its moisture, while the rougher fibrous husk of the oat acts as a gentle exfoliant.

5. Lowers risk of colon cancer.
Cancer of the colon is horrible and can be very painful. One study, pooled by researchers in Britain and the Netherlands, published evidence that there was a link between people who ate a high fiber diet (mainly from whole grains and cereals like oats) to a lower risk of colorectal cancer. This study also covered nearly 2 million people and specifically found that for every additional 10 grams of fiber in someone’s diet, there is a 10% reduction in their risk of developing colorectal cancer!

6. Stabilizes blood sugar.
What does this mean? We have all experienced a “sugar crash”/ “mid morning slump” after a big meal or sugary breakfast; well, with oatmeal, this doesn’t happen as much. As a result of oatmeal’s high soluble fiber content, its sugar is released more slowly into the blood stream (aka, it has a low glycemic index). It’s important to note that steel cut oats will have more of an effect on stabilizing your blood sugar than instant oats, because they are less processed and thus have more soluble fiber. Another added bonus, is because it takes longer to digest, you will feel full longer—wahoo!

In my opinion, oatmeal’s low glycemic index is one of the best benefits. In fact, one study in the Journal of Clinical Nutrition mentioned that diet producing a low glycemic response is associated with significantly less insulin resistance and significantly lower prevalence of the metabolic syndrome, risk of type 2 diabetes, and risk of coronary artery disease, than with a diet producing a high glycemic response.

7. Athletic performance.
At the beginning of this article, I mentioned how beneficial oatmeal was in giving me energy before my swimming practices while on the National Team for my town. Oatmeal, is a great carbohydrate and protein source, providing calories and energy for energy needs. Oats have been shown in scientific studies to favorably alter metabolism and enhance performance when ingested 45 minutes to 1 hour before exercise of moderate intensity.

8. Enhances immune response to disease.
Oatmeal has been heavily studied in relation to the immune system’s response to disease and infection. Essentially, because of oatmeal’s unique fiber called beta-glucan, it helps neutrophils travel to the site of an infection more quickly and enhances their ability to eliminate the bacteria they find there.

9. Helps you sleep.
Our society has ingrained in us that oatmeal is a breakfast food, although it is also a wise choice before bedtime. In fact, the Scottish recommend a bowl of oatmeal in the evening to get you feeling nice and sleepy.

Why is oatmeal good before bed? Well, oats actually contain melatonin and complex carbohydrates that can help more tryptophan get into the brain and help you sleep, according to Dr.Oz. Furthermore, oatmeal contains many vitamins, including B6, which is a co-factor that also aids in the production of more serotonin in the brain.

10. Promotes antioxidant activity.
Oatmeal is loaded with antioxidants called avenanthramides, which are unique to oats. Antioxidants are important because they protect your cells from free radicals, which are molecules you produce through metabolism and exposure to environmental toxins. Free radicals increase your risk for cancer and heart disease because they are unstable.

Avenanthramides antioxidants inhibit inflammation and boost your production of nitric oxide, which prevents hardening of your arteries. In fact, a study published in 2010 in “Nutrition and Cancer” showed the avenanthramides in oats decreased the spread of colon cancer cells.

성분 : 볶은귀리 100%

귀리는 건강에 좋고 가장 맛있는 통곡물 시리얼 중 하나이다. 또 귀리는 영양가가 풍부하고 활력을 공급한다. 그래서 역사를 통틀어 많은 문화권과 문명에서 귀리를 사용하였고 이제 전 세계적으로 가장 많이 섭취되는 식품 중 하나가 되었다. 귀리의 효능 10가지와 아침 식사 레시피를 소개한다!

귀리는 단백질, 비타민, 탄수화물과 영양소가 다른 어떤 시리얼보다도 풍부하다. 무엇보다도 귀리는 언제든 먹을 수 있으며, 적절한 가격에 구할 수 있다. 매일 귀리를 먹어야 하는 이유를 구체적으로 살펴보자.

귀리의 효능 10가지

귀리의 효능 1 -콜레스테롤 조절
연구에 따르면 귀리에는 콜레스테롤이 높은 사람의 건강에 아주 좋은 베타글루칸이라는 섬유질이 풍부하다. 아침으로 귀리를 먹으면 콜레스테롤이 적정 수준이 될 수 있도록 도울 수 있다.

귀리의 효능 2 – 항산화제 역할
귀리는 또한 나쁜 콜레스테롤로부터 나오는 활성산소를 막는 항산화 성분이 함유되어 있다. 이 점은 아주 중요하며, 특히 심혈관질환을 예방하는 데 있어 필수적인 역할을 한다.

귀리의 효능 3 – 면역력 강화
귀리에 함유된 베타글루칸은 감염을 일으키는 바이러스와 박테리아에 대항하는 데 가장 좋은 면역 도구이다. 매일 귀리를 먹으면 면역력을 강화하고 해로운 병원균으로부터 몸을 보호한다.

귀리의 효능 4 – 당뇨 치료에 효과적
귀리를 정기적으로 먹는 사람은 제2형 당뇨로부터 고생할 가능성이 더 낮다. 귀리의 수용성 섬유질은, 특히 식후에 섭취할 경우, 녹말의 소화를 촉진하고 혈당을 조절해 당뇨로 고통받는 사람들을 도울 수 있다.

귀리의 효능 5 – 소화 촉진
귀리가 소화를 돕는다는 사실은 변비와 같은 문제를 예방한다는 말과 같다. 수용성 섬유질은 위산과 담즙뿐만 아니라 독소를 제거하는 효과가 있다.

귀리의 효능 6 – 포만감
아침 식사로 귀리를 추천하는 이유 중 하나는 오랫동안 포만감을 주어 항상 무언가를 먹고 싶은 느낌을 없애주기 때문이다. 오래 지속되는 포만감은 귀리의 복합탄수화물 덕분이다. 그래서 천천히 소화되는 탄수화물이라고도 불린다.

귀리의 효능 7 – 항암 효과
귀리는 호르몬과 관련된 암을 예방하는 필수적인 성분인 리그난과 피토에스트로겐(식물성 에스트로겐)을 함유하고 있다. 이 때문에 귀리가 폐경기가 오는 나이의 여성에게 권하는 식품다. 연구에서도 유방암 위험을 낮추는 데 중요한 역할을 하는 것으로 밝혀졌다.

귀리의 효능 8 – 천식 치료
귀리에는 기침과 기관지염으로 고생하는 사람들에게 특히 좋은 기침 시럽과 같은 효과가 있다. 한 연구에서 귀리와 같은 통곡물 섭취를 늘리면 어린이가 천식에 걸릴 위험을 50%까지 낮춘다는 점을 밝혔다. 해당 연구에서는 생선과 귀리를 함께 먹으면 천식의 위험을 50% 줄이고, 기관지 호흡기도가 좁아지는 위험을 80%까지 낮춘다는 결론을 내렸다.

귀리의 효능 9 – 심장 보호
귀리와 다른 시리얼에 있는 리그난은 소화를 통해 흡수되는 피토케미컬(식물성 화학물질)이며, 다양한 질환으로부터 심장을 보호한다.

귀리의 효능 10 – 이뇨제 역할
귀리를 먹으면 요산을 제거하고 규소 성분으로부터 소변량을 늘려준다. 이 성분은 통풍 및 체액저류와 연관된 다른 질환의 치료도 돕는다.