A lot of people start their mornings with a warm bowl of oatmeal and it's no wonder why with the incredible health benefits! According to GoodNet, oats are actually one of the healthiest grains on the earth. Even though there are so many benefits in these grains these are the top three:
They’re are filled with nutrients
Oats are absolutely packed full of incredible nutrients! They're a great plant based protein that have a ton of vitamins, minerals, fiber and have antioxidant properties. Oats even contain over 60 percent of the daily value of manganese and large amounts of magnesium, copper, iron, phosphorus, zinc, and vitamin B1 (thiamin). Oats are also gluten free which makes them a great choice for those with gluten intolerance or celiac. Just make sure you check packaging first of course to make sure they’re made in a gluten free facility!
Oats contain a lot of antioxidants
Whole oats are full of amazing antioxidants and even contain polyphenols which are beneficial plant compounds. Antioxidants are so incredible and necessary because they help to combat something called oxidative stress. Oxidative stress can end up leading to cellular levels of damage and can cause terrible chronic illnesses like diabetes and certain cancers. The antioxidants in oats are actually called avenanthramides and are a unique group of antioxidants that increase nitric acid. This allows for better blood flow and helps to lower blood pressure. They also have anti-inflammatory effects that can help to lower certain types of inflammation.
They’re great for gut health
Oats are rich in prebiotic fibers which makes them amazing for gut health. This type of fiber helps to prevent bad bacteria in the gut from growing while also aiding and stimulating the growth of good bacteria. Prebiotic fibers also help prevent stomach problems like constipation and help to reduce inflammation problems that those with IBS and ulcerative colitis have in the bowels.
