Oatmeal: Why I Eat It Almost Every Morning
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Okay, maybe not every morning, but I'd say the vast majority of my breakfasts involve oats in one form or another.
In winter, I make a quick bowl of oatmeal with cinnamon and apples. In summer, it's overnight oats. And when I feel like treating myself—or someone else—I make quick cookies or no-knead bread.
Oats have definitely made themselves at home in my kitchen. And since they've been such well-behaved guests, I don't see them leaving anytime soon.
Why do I eat oats almost every morning, and how do they support my daily training?
For starters, oats are a grain packed with soluble fiber.
What's the deal with “soluble”?
When this fiber comes into contact with liquid, such as milk or water, it dissolves and forms a gel. That's part of what gives oatmeal its familiar texture.
Soluble fiber is also found in fruits, vegetables, legumes, and grains such as oats and barley. It can help manage blood sugar and lower cholesterol. The gel it forms slows digestion and the absorption of carbohydrates as food moves through the digestive tract. Certain soluble fibers also help carry bile acids out of the body, which helps explain their cholesterol-lowering effect.
How much fiber do you actually need?
How much fiber is in oats?
