Oatmeal is more than a meal. Many people think of oatmeal as a cold weather breakfast, but this ancient food is perfect for snacks and as an anytime food to help keep your energy level up before, during and after pregnancy!

Control Your Cholesterol: The soluble fiber found in oatmeal has been found to reduce LDL (the bad stuff) without lowering HDL (the good stuff) cholesterol.

Micro and Macro Nutrients: How about some selenium, magnesium, iron, vitamin E, zinc and manganese? Macro… a decent source of protein!

Cardiovascular Disease: Studies prove that folks who eat more oatmeal are less likely to develop heart disease, a leading killer in the United States.

Kicking Cancer’s Butt: Oatmeal contains high amounts of insoluble fiber, which it turns out contains cancer fighting properties that wreak havoc on certain bile acids, reducing their toxicity.

Alternative Energy: According to multiple studies, oatmeal helps you maintain a steady level of energy throughout the day. Again, it’s the super-soluble fiber, which helps slow the release of sugar into the bloodstream, helping you avoid those nasty sugar spikes… and the sleepy feeling you feel after eating carbs.

The Skinny: When shopping for oatmeal, look for brands that are low in sugar, since the added sweet stuff in instant oatmeal defeats the purpose of maintaining low blood sugar

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