Oatmeal is a whole grain linked to lower cholesterol, lower blood pressure, blood sugar stabilization, satiety, and intestinal health.
Back in the 1960's research connected oats to lower cholesterol, particularly the ability to lower LDL cholesterol. Another plus for oats is that while lowering LDL cholesterol it does not cause HDL cholesterol to decrease and may in fact increase HDL levels.
In 2002, researchers at Colorado State University compared the impact of oat cereal versus wheat...
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