Oatmeal is one of the most consumed cereal for quite some time, because of their special qualities both nutritious and energy, became the staple food of peoples and civilizations. Many experts recommend taking oatmeal for breakfast, as it provides nutrients and also gives a sense of being “full” for a few hours, thus avoiding the hunger pangs. Also, oatmeal has many properties between it reduces arterial inflammation.
U.S. scientists have found new reasons to eat oats. Research suggests that avenanthramides, consisting of oatmeal, reduce the production of inflammatory molecules in the arterial walls and thus, help prevent atherosclerosis.
In previous studies showed that phenolic antioxidants in oats hinder the ability of blood cells from sticking in the walls of the arteries. This latest study provides more information on the potential benefits of consumption of oats to prevent coronary heart disease in addition to the known effect of lowering levels of cholesterol in the blood.