Food Storage Fridays- Oats!

Oats are solid nutrition.  They are high in potassium, have useful amounts of calcium and are a fair source of protein. They are also moderately rich in B vitamins, B1, B2 and especially Inositol, and their carbohydrates provide a long slow delivery of energy to our systems.  Oats have been shown in scientific studies to favorably alter metabolism and enhance performance when ingested 45 minutes to 1 hour before exercise of moderate intensity.   

Here are some of the health benefits of eating oats:

·  Lower Cholesterol Levels

·  Reduce Risk of Cardiovascular Disease & Stroke

·  Prevent Heart Failure

·  Enhance Immune Response to Infection

·  Stabilize Blood Sugar

·  Lower Type 2 Diabetes Risk

·  Provide Antioxidant Benefits to Reduce Asthma Symptoms

·  Provide alternative to wheat for people with asthma or celiac disease 

·  Reduce Risk of Colon and Breast Cancer

Thanks Alana, for the great tips on Oats!