3. Improves Heart Health:
Oats are rich in antioxidants and are full of fibre. These antioxidants improve the health of the heart by fighting off free radicals. Oats act as a blotting paper as they absorb the cholesterol and help reduce it.
Beta-glucan, a soluble fibre in oats reduces total serum and LDL or bad cholesterol levels by limiting the absorption of dietary cholesterol in the intestine. This in turn, reduces the risk of coronary heart disease.
Dietary lignans present in oats also ensure protection against heart disease. Vitamin E present in oats also prevents cardiovascular disorders.
4. Good for our Digestive System:
Oats are beneficial for our digestive system. They are rich in soluble fibre that increases the time the food spends in the intestines. This fibre cleans the gut as it travels through it. Another benefit of oatmeal fibre is that fibre also contributes positively to bowel regularity and the prevention of constipation. It aids increase in the weight and water content of excreta.
They are also full of insoluble fibre that helps consolidate stool, adds weight to it and thus regulates bowel movement and relieves constipation.
Moreover, oats help prevent colorectal cancer apart from treating constipation.