6x why you should eat oatmeal a bit more often

Tasty, healthy, easy to prepare and super filling... Do I need to come up with more reasons to start the day with oatmeal? No problem at all. Here are 6 reasons why you should also start your day with a bowl of overnight oats.

Lowers cholesterol

Oatmeal is packed with fiber which lowers cholesterol levels. These are soluble fibers that absorb a lot of moisture in the intestines. A bowl a day can lower the level by 8 to 23%. Good for the heart then. The same properties of oatmeal that help lower your cholesterol also help reduce the risk of heart and vascular diseases. Additionally, the grain contains the antioxidant avenanthramide, which helps reduce the risk of heart disease.

Blood sugar level

If you start the day with a bowl of oats, you'll find that you stay full for a long time. The body digests the oats slowly, providing you with energy very evenly. Refined sugars, on the other hand, for example in a white sandwich with sprinkles, cause the blood sugar level to spike and then crash just as hard. Resulting in: hunger.

Concentration

If you have oatmeal for breakfast, that dip after eating will also disappear because your levels remain stable.

Bye extra kilos

Because your body has to work hard to break down the slow carbohydrates, you won't feel hungry for a long time and thus won't quickly reach for that snack. Vitamin B6 aids digestion and also helps in muscle building. An ideal workout meal then.

Sleep cap

Oatmeal is therefore also the remedy if you are a difficult sleeper. It is full of vitamin B6 which helps in the production of serotonin, which is converted into melatonin in the evening.

Healthy face

The silicon in oatmeal especially keeps your hair and nails in top condition. But the wonder grain also works wonders on your face. Mix some oatmeal with honey and warm water to cleanse your pores and remove dead skin cells. The proteins and structure of oatmeal provide a soft, hydrated skin.