Summer is the season with the highest temperatures of the year, and the human body's metabolism is very vigorous. Many people often experience symptoms like general fatigue, loss of appetite, excessive sweating, dizziness, irritability, and drowsiness during the hot summer. To get through the summer safely, experts recommend a light and balanced diet. Due to reduced gastric acid secretion in summer, coupled with increased water intake which dilutes stomach acid, the body's digestive function becomes weaker. Therefore, one should eat nutrient-rich and lightly flavored foods, and avoid greasy, fried, and heat-inducing foods.
Controlling Blood Sugar and Skincare. Modern foods are more refined, making busy urban dwellers more susceptible to diet-related diseases such as high blood lipids and high blood sugar. Consuming 3 grams of water-soluble dietary fiber from oatmeal daily for 30 consecutive days can effectively lower cholesterol in the human bloodstream. Water-soluble dietary fiber acts like a sponge, absorbing cholesterol and expelling it from the body, reducing the chance of cholesterol being absorbed in the large and small intestines, thereby helping to lower blood cholesterol levels, which in turn lowers blood lipids, reduces cholesterol, and decreases the risk of heart disease. Consuming 100 grams of oatmeal products (or oatmeal) per meal can provide 9 grams of dietary fiber, which is very effective for controlling sharp rises in postprandial blood sugar and preventing diabetes. Dietary fiber can prolong the time food stays in the stomach and delay the digestion and absorption of starch in the small intestine; water-soluble dietary fiber forms a viscous substance in the intestines, wrapping food and preventing the small intestine from absorbing starch, which moderates the rise in postprandial blood sugar, allows insulin to be utilized properly, and has the effect of controlling and regulating blood sugar and preventing diabetes. The trace element chromium is involved in the body's sugar metabolism and has a good preventive and therapeutic effect on diabetes.
Not only that, oatmeal is high in fiber, has strong water absorption capacity, swells in volume, and prolongs the time food stays in the stomach, creating a feeling of fullness, which can lead to less food intake. Furthermore, oatmeal is hunger-satisfying and promotes bowel movements, thus it has a weight-loss effect and helps with internal body cleansing. Long-term increase in dietary fiber intake can have the effect of lubricating the intestines to promote bowel movements, expel toxins, and improve skin appearance. Vitamin E, linolenic acid, copper, zinc, selenium, and magnesium in oatmeal can remove excess free radicals in the body and fight aging. Oatmeal contains melatonin, which can remove dark spots, make the skin fair and smooth, and also has a sedative effect, leading to better rest and refreshed spirits. The dazzling array of oatmeal products on the market can be overwhelming. Carefully selecting high-quality oat products can ensure the health of you and your family.
How to choose good oatmeal?
1. It is best to choose oatmeal with fairly uniform particle size, as this ensures even dissolution and avoids an unpleasant texture.
2. Do not choose oatmeal in transparent packaging, as it is prone to moisture and partial loss of nutritional value. It is best to choose oatmeal in foil packaging.