Oatmeal is the healthiest breakfast in the world, nutritionists agree. But we’re not talking about those oatmeal flakes with additives here, but real “country” flakes made from oats or oats, a whole grain cereal.

Half a cup of oats contains:

Manganese: 64% of the recommended daily intake.

Copper: 18% of the recommended daily intake.

Vitamin B1 (thiamine): 16% of the recommended daily intake.

Magnesium: 13% of the recommended daily intake.

Phosphorus: 13% of the recommended daily intake.

Zinc: 13% of the recommended daily intake.

Iron: 10% of the recommended daily intake.

Vitamin B5: 9% of the recommended daily intake.

When you look at this list, it’s probably clear to you why oatmeal is considered the healthiest breakfast.

3 reasons to eat oatmeal for breakfast every morning:

Lowers cholesterol

Studies show that a bowl of oatmeal can reduce your total cholesterol and bad cholesterol, which clogs arteries.

Helps keep your blood sugar levels in check

Oats are high in a fiber called beta-glucan. In addition to its effects on cholesterol, beta-glucan can also slow the absorption of glucose (or sugar) into the bloodstream.

After you eat oatmeal, that beta-glucan breaks down into a gel-like solution that coats your intestines. That thick layer naturally slows down the rate at which sugar enters your bloodstream.

Great for weight loss

When you eat oatmeal, you feel full for a long time, which means you don’t snack between meals, which can lead to weight gain.

Preparing breakfast:

It would be best if the oats were soaked in water for about 5 hours. Strain and cook for about half an hour. You can combine the oats cooked this way for savory and sweet dishes.

If you add cheese and bacon to it, you will have a breakfast that will fill you with energy.

If you add fruit and honey to the oats, you will get a perfectly healthy, sweet breakfast. The choice is yours.