Let’s talk ab-OAT oatmeal. 🌾 Oats are a whole grain, they provide a good source of fiber. It can help lower LDL
cholesterol (AKA the ‘bad’ cholesterol) (1).
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🤓 If you want to geek out about how oats (the grain) are processed to go from farm fields to your kitchen cabinet, check out my highlight series. 👩🌾 I explain the difference between steel cut, instant oats, and more.
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🌱 Oats contain a special type of fiber called Beta-glucan, this soluble fiber is not found in many other grains and has been shown to help control blood cholesterol (2).
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🥣 One serving of oats = 1/2 cup. This provides 4g of fiber.
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🧓 Adult fiber intake recommendations range from 21 grams to 38 grams per day, depending on gender and age (3). 🇺🇸 A shocking 95% of American adults and children do not consume recommended amounts of fiber (4). 🤯 WOW!🤯
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🍽️ So, whether you enjoy your oats hot ♨️ or cold 🥶, for breakfast or in baked goods, they can be a great addition to the diets of all ages to help us get closer to meeting our daily fiber needs. 🚼🚺🚹
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1. DOI: [10.1093/ajcn/76.2.351](https://doi.org/10.1093/ajcn/76.2.351)
2. DOI: [10.1093/jn/nxab154](https://doi.org/10.1093/jn/nxab154)
3. Institute of Medicine, Food and Nutrition Board. Dietary Reference Intakes.
4. NHANES 2009-2010
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