What Will Happen If You Start Eating Oats Every Day

2. You’ll Benefit from a Special Kind of Fiber

Fiber is important to overall digestive health, and oats contain a large amount of a special type called beta-glucan. Beta-glucan is a soluble fiber that dissolves partially upon eating and produces a thick gel in the gut. Why is that desirable, you ask?

Regular consumption of beta-glucan has been found to reduce LDL (bad) cholesterol as well as total cholesterol numbers. It lowers your blood sugar and the insulin response necessary to process glucose. Beta-glucan also supports the health of the good bacteria in your gut, and as a bonus, helps you feel full longer.

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