Quick Quaker Oats - High Complex Carbs

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Quick Quaker Oats is a hot cereal made of 100% natural rolled oats and can be prepare in a few minutes. Spending an extra few minutes to refuel your body with high complex carbohydrates and fiber can be a difference between failing and succeeding in whatever you do.

Plain oatmeal is great for breakfast because it contains high levels of complex carbohydrates (the body’s main source of energy), vitamins, minerals, and soluble fiber. Eating breakfast is very important for sustaining energy through out the day because your body needs refueling after 6-10 hours of sleep. Eating a healthy breakfast helps prepare your body for the day by reducing body fatigue, improves concentration and alertness, and recharges your brain for better performance.

Avoid eating foods high in simple carbs (sugar, soda, etc.) for breakfast, these type of carbs cause quick rise in blood sugar levels follow by energy break-downs which drains the body of energy. Eating too much sweet may lead to insulin resistance, an early sign of diabetes. The trick for maintaining constant energy is to eat foods with complex carbohydrates. These type of carbs are harder for the body to breakdown, resulting in a steadier supply of energy which makes you feel full longer.

Benefits of Oatmeal

• Contains soluble fiber - helps your heart by reducing LDL, the bad cholesterol and slows down the digestion of starch. This may prevent sharp rises in blood sugar level which can be beneficial for diabetics.
• Contains insoluble fiber - helps prevent cancer.
• Reduce the risk of developing heart disease.
• Good source iron and protein.
• Helps with constipation from the aid of insoluble and soluble fiber.
• Helps with weight lost.
• Great source of complex carbs = more energy for your body!

Quick Quaker Oats Nutrition Facts (serving size - 1/2 cup)

• Calories: 150
• Total Fat: 3 g
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Sodium: 0 mg
• Total carbs: 27 g
• Protein: 5 g
• Iron 10 %

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