Experts in the field of healthy nutrition do not get tired of talking about the fact that breakfast should be not only tasty, but also useful. The morning meal is considered one of the most important, as it starts the body to work after a night's rest. In addition, breakfast has a positive effect on metabolism and even helps fight high cholesterol.
Experts in the field of healthy nutrition do not get tired of talking about the fact that breakfast should be not only tasty, but also useful. The morning meal is considered one of the most important, as it starts the body to work after a night's rest. In addition, breakfast has a positive effect on metabolism and even helps fight high cholesterol.
According to the Cleveland Clinic, high levels of "bad" cholesterol in the body can increase the risk of coronary heart disease, stroke, peripheral artery disease, type 2 diabetes and hypertension. One of the best breakfast foods that can lower low-density lipoprotein (LDL, “bad” cholesterol) is oatmeal, nutritionist Lon Ben-Ashera said. All thanks to the content of a large amount of fiber in it.
"Oats are a rich source of soluble fiber. Soluble fiber forms a gel that helps remove cholesterol from our body, which means less LDL gets into the blood," he explained. In addition, oatmeal provides a feeling of satiety for a long time, which helps to avoid unhealthy snacks, writes Eat This, Not That!.
Experts from the National Lipid Association recommend eating 5 to 10 grams of soluble fiber per day, and oatmeal is one of the best sources. Other foods rich in soluble fiber include beans, legumes, avocados, chia seeds, flax seeds, vegetables, and fruits.