Lower cholesterol linked to oats
There is a direct link between eating oats and a reduction in cholesterol, according to a report.
The evidence, published in the British Food Journal, provides evidence that cholesterol, one of the main causes of heart disease, is lowered 20% by eating oats regularly.
The BFJ report, undertaken by independent nutritionist Dr Carrie Ruxton, revealed oats help reduce cholesterol because they contain a compound of soluble fibre called beta-glucan, which combats harmful low-density lipoprotein cholesterol, sometimes referred to as ‘bad cholesterol’.
The report concluded that eating as little as three grammes a day can improve health. Foods that contain at least 0.75 grammes of beta-glucan per serving are now allowed to claim they can reduce cholesterol.
To coincide with the report, a nationwide survey of consumer attitudes to the alleged health properties of food shows widespread confusion.
Despite this one in ten knew exactly what their blood cholesterol levels were, but even those in higher risk groups – 45 to 54 year olds – half still professed ignorance.
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