nutrients are absorbed into the bloodstream.
This action can help control the level of blood glucose—also called blood sugar, by preventing rapid rises in blood glucose following a meal. Oats have more soluble fiber than any other grain.
Foods rich in soluble fiber include oat bran, oatmeal, amaranth, barley, beans, lentils, peas, rice bran, sweet potatoes, citrus fruits, strawberries and apple pulp, and flax seeds.
Unsaturated fats. Eating unsaturated fats instead of saturated fats can help lower your LDL cholesterol. Most vegetable oils that are liquid at room temperature have unsaturated fats. There are two kinds of unsaturated fats—monounsaturated and polyunsaturated.
Monounsaturated fats are found mostly in vegetable oils such as canola, olive, and peanut oils, and in whole olives, avocados and peanuts. Monounsaturated fats are often called heart-healthy fats because they don’t cause increased cholesterol levels. Polyunsaturated fats are found mostly in vegetable oils such as safflower, sunflower, corn, and flaxseed. It’s important to remember that when it comes to calories, “fat is fat,” and all types—including