Oatmeal: Health Benefits of Breakfast Foods
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Many people like to eat oatmeal for breakfast. This popular breakfast food consists of oats and a liquid such as water, cow's milk or plant-based milk. Oats are a highly nutritious whole grain food and as such a number of health benefits have been linked to consuming oatmeal. For example, this breakfast food entails weight loss, a reduced risk of heart disease and lower blood sugar. People should buy a variety of oatmeal that is less processed and has no or only limited added sugars.
Oatmeal Nutrients
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Oatmeal is a nutrient-rich food that is high in vitamins and minerals
Health Benefits
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Provide antioxidants Oatmeal contains many antioxidants, especially polyphenols. These are vegetable compounds rich in avenanthramides. Avenanthramides are a type of antioxidant found almost exclusively in oats. Avenanthramides improve blood flow, increase nitric acid production (which lowers blood pressure) and reduce inflammation
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Tips for purchasing breakfast food
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Instant oatmeal is usually ready very quickly (short cooking time), but these are also the most processed. Instant oatmeal often contains added sugars and preservatives and is therefore a less healthy purchase choice.