Oats Notes

In new research from Tufts University, Mohsen Meydani has found that oats contain compounds called avenanthramides that may suppress the ability of blood cells to cling to artery walls where they can precipitate inflammation, plaque build-up and heart attack.

In earlier research, oats have been thought to reduce bad cholesterol and help stabilize blood sugar as well. Oats are easy to include in daily diet in cereals, breads, cookies, stew thickeners, and crispy toppings.