Oatmeal

More than 40 scientific studies show that eating oatmeal can help lower blood cholesterol levels.

Benefits are greatest for those who have high cholesterol levels.

Experts believe it's the soluble fiber found in oats that helps reduce blood cholesterol levels.

How?

In simple terms, oat soluble fiber (beta glucan) helps control blood cholesterol by binding some of the cholesterol in your digestive tract. This cholesterol is "trapped" and removed from your body naturally.

Think of each rolled oat as a tiny sponge that soaks up cholesterol in your digestive tract.

Many people will experience a reduction in blood cholesterol if they eat 1-1/2 cups of cooked oatmeal (about 3/4 cup uncooked) providing 3 grams of oat soluble fiber (beta glucan) every day.

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Printable Recipe

Chewy Fruit and Oatmeal Bars (New window)

See also:
Egg-Free Oatmeal Cookies
Oatmeal Raisin Bars
Banana-Oatmeal Bread
Carrot-Oatmeal Cookies
Sugar Free Oatmeal Cookies
No Bake Chocolate Oatmeal Cookies (Tasty Temptation Recipe)

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