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More than 40 scientific studies show that eating oatmeal can help lower blood cholesterol levels.
Benefits are greatest for those who have high cholesterol levels.
Experts believe it's the soluble fiber found in oats that helps reduce blood cholesterol levels.

How?
Oat soluble fiber (beta glucan) helps control blood cholesterol by binding some of the cholesterol in your digestive tract. This cholesterol is "trapped" and removed from your body naturally.

Think of each rolled oat as a tiny sponge that soaks up cholesterol in your digestive tract.

Many people will experience a reduction in blood cholesterol if they eat 1-1/2 cups of cooked oatmeal (about 3/4 cup uncooked) providing 3 grams of oat soluble fiber (beta glucan) every day.
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Creator: jillybean
Category: Diet and Nutrition
Posted: 5/15/2008
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OldeButGoode “ Oatmeal, sliced banana, 1 tblsp brown sugar !! I could eat it for any meal of the day !! My favorite breakfast. ”
-  OldeButGoode on 5/17/2008 Respond
jillybean “ I agree with you there, but try more like 3 splenda ross : ) ”
-  jillybean on 5/16/2008 in response to tdotross3 Respond
runningbear “ Yeah. Saw your recipe. I just make regular quick oats (not instant) and add mashed banana for flavor and sweetness. ”
-  runningbear on 5/16/2008 in response to plucky Respond
tdotross3 “ def avoid the flavors. i tried cinnamon roll and almost threw up. 1 packet of splenda and u're good to go ”
-  tdotross3 on 5/16/2008 in response to jillybean Respond
plucky “ Quaker all the way... But I do add a scoop of vanilla protein and about 1/2 cup of blueberry pecan granola cereal (from Costco). Top it of with just a splash of half-n-half... Yum! ;) ”
-  plucky on 5/15/2008 in response to jillybean Respond

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