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Q: oats

are oats good

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5/13/08 9:50pm

Oats are a really healthy choice. They contain a soluble fibre called beta-glucan, which has been proven to lower cholesterol levels in the blood.

 

Add them to baked goods, or have as a healthy breakfast option.

 

Hope this helps,

 

Melanie Thomassian

Dietitian

http://www.dietriffic.com

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