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Health benefits of oats

Oatmeal is rich in soluble fiber, so people tend to feel full more quickly after eating it than they do after consuming other foods. Feeling full can help a person reduce their portion size and achieve their weight loss goals.
By Republica

Managing weight


Oatmeal is rich in soluble fiber, so people tend to feel full more quickly after eating it than they do after consuming other foods. Feeling full can help a person reduce their portion size and achieve their weight loss goals.


They may decrease the risk of childhood asthma


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Asthma is the most common chronic disease in kids. One study reports that feeding oats to infants before the age of 6 months is linked to a decreased risk of childhood asthma.


Shields your skin


If you look closely at the labels of some of your lotions or face creams, you probably will see oatmeal in there. Oatmeal is great for dry, itchy, irritated skin. The starchiness of oats creates a barrier that allows the skin to hold its moisture, while the rougher fibrous husk of the oat acts as a gentle exfoliant.


 Boost Energy


Since carbs are the body’s primary source of energy, and since oats are rich in carbs, they offer an energy boost when consumed right in the morning. The B vitamins found in oats work together to help your body metabolize energy.


 


 


 

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