Oatmeal may look like one of the simplest foods in your kitchen, but this humble grain contains a type of soluble fiber that has attracted plenty of scientific attention.
In particular, oats are rich in beta-glucan, a soluble fiber associated with cholesterol management and other aspects of metabolic health. The FDA has recognized an authorized health claim connecting soluble fiber from whole oats with a reduced risk of coronary heart disease when consumed as part of an appropriate diet.
But can eating oats really lower cholesterol, help manage blood sugar,
