Health Benefits of Eating Oatmeal

Oct 3, 2022

According to research, oat is counted among the healthiest grains on earth and for many people today, oatmeal has become a popular breakfast option. Oatmeal is made up of oats and a liquid, such as water, cow’s milk, or plant-based milk. Oats are commonly eaten for breakfast as oatmeal, which is made by boiling oats in water or milk. Oats are high in fiber, which helps keep you full between meals and regulates blood sugar levels.

What is Oatmeal? This is a porridge made from milled, steel-cut, or rolled oat grains to improve texture and fasten cooking time.

Nutritional value of 78grams of oats:

Folate: 3.24%
Magnesium: 13.3%
Manganese: 63.91%
Zinc: 13.4%
Phosphorus: 13.3%
Copper: 17.6%
Iron: 9.4%
Vitamin B1 15.5%

Health benefits of eating oatmeal

Oatmeal is very healthy for the human body because of its great value. That is, oatmeal contains a beta-glucan a soluble fiber that helps improve insulin response and possibly reduce blood sugar levels in the body. Equally, according to research, the beta-glucan content in oatmeal helps support healthy cholesterol levels. For people who want to shed some weight, it is advisable to take oatmeal too because it is rich in soluble fiber which helps you feel full more quickly after eating it and you feel full almost the whole day. Also, the fiber in oatmeal helps relieve you from constipation and also prevents constipation. Oatmeal reduces blood pressure, lowers the risk of colon cancer, boosts the immune system, and lots more.

How to make oatmeal

Oatmeals can be cooked in many different ways and for oatmeal packages, there can be different ways to get it prepared. Below is practically a general way to prepare oatmeal.

Here is what you need to make oatmeal:

1/2 cup rolled oats

1 cup (250 ml) water or milk

A pinch of salt

Combine ingredients in a pot and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer and cook the oats, stirring occasionally, until soft.

50 Comments

Chia Chanceline on October 3, 2022 at 2:28 am

Very good benefits thank you for sharing Mama
Njobe Delbis on October 3, 2022 at 2:45 am

Thanks ,learning never ends indeed
Zena veggies on October 3, 2022 at 3:15 am

Chaiiii seriously i have learned a lot ever since i joined this Page, thank you so much ma’am ?
Brenda on October 3, 2022 at 4:18 am

I don’t know oat ma’am but will do research on it thanks bb for moi❤️❤️
Leniter Afumbom on October 3, 2022 at 4:19 am

Chai God who give me this one ehhha. thank you for the teachings Mummy ❤️
Sunjo Kellidia on October 3, 2022 at 4:21 am

Learning never ends, thanks Mom ??
TG on October 3, 2022 at 4:36 am

Beautiful thank you.
Bishop Louis on October 3, 2022 at 4:43 am

Thanks alot ma for the information
Lizette bizik on October 3, 2022 at 4:48 am

Thanks mum but I don’t know it
Besongngem Emilliene on October 3, 2022 at 4:48 am

My favorite ??
Lizette Bizik on October 3, 2022 at 5:01 am

Thanks mum
Wilfred on October 3, 2022 at 5:12 am

Thanks for your teachings ma’am ❤️❤️
ANNETTE NCHIE on October 3, 2022 at 5:14 am

Never tasted it before, thank you ma’am for the information, we keep learning ❤️❤️❤️
Jeanne Ghayela on October 3, 2022 at 5:23 am

Thanks for sharing Doc
Ngum frankline on October 3, 2022 at 5:24 am

Thanks for sharing mum
Good morning have a blessed day
Chia Odette on October 3, 2022 at 5:35 am

Thank you Dr I have never seen oats before
Cheche Rose on October 3, 2022 at 5:37 am

Thanks for sharing ❤️❤️❤️
Lovelyn njia on October 3, 2022 at 5:38 am

Thanks for sharing mum
Mbaku Zidanise Mbayi on October 3, 2022 at 5:48 am

Thanks very much for sharing with us ohhh mum.
Learning nevers end❤❤❤❤❤
Much love doc ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Ngum S Solange on October 3, 2022 at 5:51 am

Thanks mama ?
ngwator queenival on October 3, 2022 at 5:54 am

Thanks for the info Dr. Kiffa
More strength to you ?
Muke Emmillienne on October 3, 2022 at 6:06 am

Tanks Doc
Anonymous on October 3, 2022 at 6:24 am

Thank you mommy. But I have never seen this oat in Cameroon ohh.
Njobe Delbis on October 3, 2022 at 6:25 am

Thanks ?
Fonyuy Catherine on October 3, 2022 at 6:25 am

Thank you mommy. But I haven’t seen oats in Cameroon.
Best Mirabel on October 3, 2022 at 6:34 am

Wow I have learn
Thanks mom ♥️
MAkemdanella on October 3, 2022 at 6:40 am

Wow thank u
Kofon Beatrice on October 3, 2022 at 6:45 am

Thank you Doctor.
Dzelamonyuy Nafisatu yenven on October 3, 2022 at 6:54 am

Amazing benefits. Thanks mommy
Anshi Carine Beri on October 3, 2022 at 6:56 am

Never eaten oatmeal before. Thank you and good morning mama❤️❤️
Juliet Sirri on October 3, 2022 at 7:05 am

Thanks for sharing doc. God bless you
Yesi Eugene on October 3, 2022 at 7:23 am

Thank you
Chi Yvonne on October 3, 2022 at 7:59 am

Thanks for sharing doc. Another day for me to learn the importance of eating oatmeal. Indeed learning never ends ??
Wutoh Honorine Teneng on October 3, 2022 at 8:37 am

Thanks for sharing mummy
Ndashi ivy on October 3, 2022 at 9:45 am

Thanks doctor mom❤
We learn everyday
Asenkan Rosette on October 3, 2022 at 10:14 am

Thanks so much
Mildretesih on October 3, 2022 at 10:17 am

Wow. I haven’t seen it here wish I could make use of it since it contains soluble fibre. It will make a good breakfast and help me loose weight
Beryl Nanain on October 3, 2022 at 10:28 am

Thank you Doctor
Vughose solange on October 3, 2022 at 1:29 pm

Beautiful thank you for sharing this
Tifuh Nadine sah on October 3, 2022 at 2:49 pm

Wowww, I had no idea it was this healthy, thank you so much for sharing ma’am
Anonymous on October 3, 2022 at 3:39 pm

To be candid I don’t know oatmeal. Its nutritional values are wonderful. Is it found in Cameroon?
Isaac Mua on October 3, 2022 at 3:43 pm

Wow. Can it be found in Cameroon please? I really need to try it
Ijeh E on October 3, 2022 at 4:42 pm

Great
Ameh Frank on October 3, 2022 at 7:23 pm

Nice benefits
Joso Sheridann on October 3, 2022 at 7:25 pm

Great Benefits. Doc thanks
Prophet Ab Leonel on October 4, 2022 at 7:46 am

Thanks for sharing this ?
Kechela Ndomoh on October 4, 2022 at 2:01 pm

Thanks Doc but I don’t know this one .
Fonyong Ruth Mbiponyui on October 5, 2022 at 8:11 am

Better lesson here mom thank you
Ndichia Shansline on October 6, 2022 at 5:14 am

Thanks sharing it with us ma, but I have never come across it I don’t know where and how I can find it, it’s health benefits are very helpful but my problem now is how to get it, I will try looking for it in the market, thanks alot mother ?❤️?❤️
Nche Tina on October 11, 2022 at 12:07 pm

Thanks. I love and enjoy taking oatmeal for breakfast.