The All Mighty, All Powerful .... Steel Cut Oats!

If you like oatmeal in the morning for breakfast, and you have diabetes, then you are in luck!  No, I am not talking about the 'Quaker Oats 6 pack singles' with 30+ grams of sugar...  You know, that big cylinder of oats that are NEXT to those other products?  :) 

I have been eating it more often for breakfast and not only does it keep you full until lunch time comes around, but it reaps other health benefits that you might not have known about:

1) It stabilizes Blood Sugar - It causes a lower rise in blood sugar, starting your day off right while keeping you at the healthy level you need.

2) Antioxidant Benefits - In addition to its fiber benefits, oats are also a very good source of selenium. This powerful antioxidant aids in the prevention of heart disease. Also, selenium takes part in DNA repair and is associated with a reduced risk for cancer, especially colon cancer.

3)Immune Response - Several studies in the past showed significant enhancements to the human immune system's response to bacterial infection. So, starting your day with a bowl of oatmeal may boost your immune response in addition to your morning energy levels.

4) Lower Cholesterol Levels - Studies show that a person with high cholesterol (above 220 mg/dl), consuming just 3 grams of soluble oat fiber per day (an amount found in one bowl of oatmeal) lowers total cholesterol by 8-23%.

I personally love to fix mine with fruit on top, some cinnamon, and then give it a big stir!  Remember - it does not always have to be boring, the more colorful fruit in your diet- the better..