Day 23 of GCC - Have a Bowl of Oats in your Breakfast! Oats are among the healthiest grains on earth. They’re a gluten-free whole grain and a great source of important vitamins, minerals, fiber, and antioxidants. Oats and oatmeal have many health benefits. These include weight loss, lower blood sugar levels, and a reduced risk of heart disease. 1. Oats are incredibly nutritious Half a cup (78 grams) of dry oats contains approx: Manganese: 63.91% of the daily value (DV) Phosphorus: 13.3% of the DV Magnesium: 13.3% of the DV Copper: 17.6% of the DV Iron: 9.4% of the DV Zinc: 13.4% of the DV Folate: 3.24% of the DV Vitamin B1 (thiamin): 15.5% of the DV Vitamin B5 (pantothenic acid): 9.07% of the DV smaller amounts of calcium, potassium, vitamin B6 (pyridoxine), and vitamin B3 (niacin) 2. Whole oats are rich in antioxidants, including avenanthramides 3. Oats contain a powerful soluble fiber called beta-glucan. (The health benefits of beta-glucan fiber include: reduced LDL and total cholesterol levels, reduced blood sugar and insulin response, increased feeling of fullness, and increased growth of good bacteria in the digestive tract) 4. They can lower cholesterol levels and protect LDL cholesterol from damage 5. Oats can improve blood sugar control 6. Oatmeal is very filling and may help you lose weight 7. Finely ground oats may help with skincare 8. They may decrease the risk of childhood asthma 9. Oats may help relieve constipation OVERALL OATS ARE INCREDIBLY GOOD FOR YOU - THANKS @goqiilife to add this challenge to the #gcc #BeTheForce #GOQiiCorporateChallenge #reimaginecrporatewellness #gcc https://www.instagram.com/p/CnQ01IiytPp/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=
