Oats for health!

Eating your oats is great for health in many ways, including helping with weight loss and high cholesterol, according to a recent review of studies on oat consumption.

If you’re overweight, losing weight will help reduce your cholesterol level, but the studies show including oats in the diet can improve cholesterol levels even more. A number of studies found consuming oats also helps reduce blood pressure, and because oats are so filling they also help with weight control.

Source: American Journal of Lifestyle Medicine, February 2008