Cholesterol and weight watchers may benefit greatly from oatmeal

Oatmeal's (Porridge's) Role in a Healthy Diet Oatmeal, or porridge if you reside outside of the United States or Canada, is an important part of our contemporary diet, but few people are aware of the full health advantages it provides. Oatmeal contains two of the three daily portions of whole grains necessary in a healthy and balanced diet, which should be enough to persuade you to utilize it. However, oatmeal (porridge) has an extra benefit in that it is the only whole grain approved by the US FDA to help lower cholesterol and lessen the risk of heart disease.

Can you envision all the Scots leaping into the air, gleefully waving their Sporrans, proclaiming to the world, "We told you so!!!" (I apologize for not being able to write with a Scottish accent.)

There is also a school of thought that argues that eating substantial meals in the morning actually suppresses hunger later in the day, making oatmeal a good breakfast for dieters. According to the research:

People who eat breakfast, such as a bowl of oatmeal, tend to weigh less than those who do not.

Adults who consume cereals, either cooked or cold, have a lower BMI than those who eat a mix of meat and eggs or skip breakfast entirely.

When it comes to healthy eating and weight management, don't forget that you need at least seven daily servings of fruits and vegetables to be healthy. This is also helpful advice for those who are trying to lose weight.

Serving sizes are the most common issue that people experience while attempting to reduce weight. I've lost count of the number of weight watchers who have told me that they follow a rigorous diet yet never manage to lose weight and that they feed themselves at least twice the prescribed serving sizes. That's not how it works. Serving sizes are the most difficult issue for most weight watchers to overcome, and once they do, they not only start losing weight but also keep it off.

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