Oatmeal is a source of energy. It calms anxiety, nourishes the body, the blood and also the mind.

1 Digestion:

Oatmeal helps fight heartburn, gastritis, ulcers, constipation, diarrhea, gas, stomach pain and aids the liver.

2 Heart:

Oatmeal helps lower blood pressure by detoxifying the blood, is antithrombotic and prevents heart attacks and arteriosclerosis.

3 Cholesterol:

Oatmeal contains fibers that act like a sponge, trapping "bad" cholesterol as it passes through the digestive tract, removing it from the system. While leaving high-density lipoprotein (HDL), the "good" cholesterol, intact.

4 Blood:

For diabetics, oat flour is ideal as it doesn't cause blood sugar spikes and helps improve blood sugar regulation.

5 Nervous system:

The vitamin B1 contained in oats is essential to the proper functioning of the nervous system, helping to calm anxiety, depression and other types of nervous disorders; promoting intellectual performance.

6 Weight loss:

The complex carbohydrates in oats help maintain weight, have more energy and control appetite by producing high levels of satiety.

7 Pregnancy and breastfeeding:

Oatmeal contributes to fetal development and stimulates the formation of breast milk.

8 Skin:

Thanks to its fat content, oat flour has moisturizing properties, making it ideal for exfoliating the skin without drying it out. Oat flour contains saponins that act as a cleanser for the skin, while its antioxidants are excellent for combating damage caused by pollution and UV rays. Oatmeal is a home remedy for irritated and/or acne-prone skin, helping to deflate and absorb excess oil.

9 Antioxidant:

Oat flour contains antioxidants called tocotrienols, which help control free radicals, the particles that damage cells and lead to diseases such as cancer.

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10 Insomnia:

In the past, oats were eaten at night to help sleep.

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