I’m eating my overnight oats and just am wondering what is the actual mechanism of oatmeal that reduces lipids in blood.
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Oatmeal contains a massive dose of sugar and carbohydrates which should not be considered a safe replacement for LDL cholesterol. It invites insulin resistance if you eat too much.
Ahh, but when we say oatmeal we are talking about rolled oats or the steel cut oats, not the over processed little packages with tons of sugar.
“Cholesterol is a type of fat that our bodies need to function properly, but having too much of it can be harmful. There are two types of cholesterol: “bad” cholesterol, also known as LDL (low-density lipoprotein), and “good” cholesterol, known as HDL (high-density lipoprotein).
Now, how does oatmeal help with cholesterol? Well, oatmeal contains a special type of fiber called soluble fiber. Soluble fiber acts like a sponge in our bodies. Imagine it soaking up the bad cholesterol in our blood.
When we eat oatmeal, the soluble fiber in it mixes with the water in our stomachs and forms a kind of gel. This gel then travels through our intestines and grabs onto the bad cholesterol that’s in our digestive system. It binds to the cholesterol and carries it out of our bodies when we go to the bathroom.
By removing the bad cholesterol from our bodies, oatmeal helps to lower the levels of LDL or “bad” cholesterol in our blood. When our LDL cholesterol levels are too high, it can build up in our arteries and form plaques. These plaques can block blood flow and increase the risk of heart disease.”
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