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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Recipe: Chewy Fruit and Oatmeal Bars
3/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1/2 cup granulated sugar
One 8-ounce container vanilla or plain low-fat yogurt
2 egg whites, lightly beaten
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 tablespoons skim milk
2 teaspoons vanilla
1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt (optional)
3 cups oats (quick or old fashioned, uncooked)
1 cup diced dried mixed fruit, raisins, or dried cranberries
Heat oven to 350 degrees. In large bowl, combine sugars, yogurt, egg whites, oil, milk, and vanilla; mix well. In medium bowl, combine flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt; mix well. Add to yogurt mixture; mix well. Stir in oats and fruit.
Spread dough onto bottom of ungreased 13x9-inch baking pan.
Bake 28 to 32 minutes or until light golden brown. Cool completely on wire rack. Cut into bars. Store tightly covered. Recipe makes 2 dozen.
1 bar equals:
Calories 145, Calories from Fat 20, Total Fat 2g, Saturated Fat 0g, Cholesterol 0mg, Sodium 60mg, Dietary Fiber 2g
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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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