How Oatmeal Will Renew Your Skin, Make You Lose Weight And Prevent Diabetes

 

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One of the challenges of staying healthy, or getting in better shape, is deciding what to eat. Many people believe that breakfast is the most important meal of the day, as it can provide you with energy to get through the day. Simply by choosing the right breakfast, you can get yourself on track to start losing weight and improving your health.

Out of all the breakfast options available, oatmeal may offer the most benefits. It is full of fiber and other healthy vitamins and minerals. If you are considering what to eat for your next breakfast, take a look at 3 amazing health benefits of oatmeal.

#1 – Oatmeal Can Improve Your Skin

Eating oatmeal can help to soothe your skin. It will relieve irritation and inflammation. The reason for this is that oatmeal helps to normalize the skin’s pH level. That is why oatmeal baths are often recommended for treating itchy or irritate skin. It will soften and moisturize the skin, while protecting it from potential irritants.

#2 – Oatmeal Can Improve Your Metabolism

Eating oatmeal for breakfast on a regular basis can also help to boost your metabolism. Oatmeal contains a lot of soluble fiber, which can form a gel in your digestive system, allowing you to feel fuller longer.

This gel also helps trap bad cholesterol, preventing it from being absorbed by your bloodstream. It will give you the energy that you need to start the day and aid your digestive system, while improving your metabolism.

#3 – Oatmeal Can Reduce Your Risk of Diabetes

The soluble fiber in oatmeal that helps you feel fuller longer can also help to control your blood glucose levels. By switching from grains or cholesterol heavy eggs in the morning to oatmeal, you can help manage your insulin levels and reduce your risk of developing diabetes.

Along with reducing your risk of diabetes, boosting your metabolism, and improving your skin, eating oatmeal can also help to reduce your blood pressure, reduce the risk of certain types of cancer, and reduce your risk of heart disease.

Easy Oatmeal Recipe

If you want to take advantage of the health benefits of oatmeal, then you should use rolled oats, instead of purchasing instant oatmeal. While there is a little bit more work involved in preparing rolled oats, the instant oatmeal does not provide the same level of beneficial vitamins and minerals.

Use this easy oatmeal recipe, to enjoy all of the health benefits of oatmeal:

Ingredients

  • 1 cup of rolled oats
  • 2 cups of water
  • 1 tablespoon of stevia
  • 2 tablespoons of organic honey
  • 1 teaspoon of cinnamon
  • 1/8 teaspoon of pink Himalayan salt

Directions for Easy Oatmeal

  1. Place a medium saucepan on your stove and heat to medium high. Add the water and bring to a boil. Once the water starts boiling, add all of the other ingredients and begin stirring. Once the ingredients are mixed, reduce the heat to medium-low and allow the oats to simmer – be careful not to let the oats burn to the bottom of the pan.
  2. You should simmer the oatmeal for about 5 minutes, checking it regularly by stirring it with a spoon to prevent burning. Remove the heated oatmeal from the stove and pour into a bowl. Drizzle a little more organic honey or a sprinkle some additional cinnamon on top for added flavor.

Sources:

http://www.healthyveganstyle.com/?p=676

http://www.mrbreakfast.com/article.asp?articleid=27

http://www.fitnesstipsforlife.com/10-foods-to-raise-your-metabolism.html

 

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