Oats for breakfast is the meal that can balance your daily energy levels. Oats contain a special ingredient in the fibre, known as beta glucan. It helps to slow the rise in blood sugar levels, ideal for diabetics. Oats are an asset for life. These days, with so many foods loaded with sugar, the use of oats is more a necessity than a choice. For children, the sugar cravings and lolly eating, plus soft drink consumption can eventually trigger the onset of diabetic symptoms: hyperactivity, inability to concentrate and miserable attitudes to mention a few.

A bowl of well prepared oats for breakfast can really balance the body for an active day. Apart from the stabilized blood sugar levels, the fibre in rolled oats containing beta-glucan can reduce blood cholesterol by 8% - 23% according to one study. Oats are the best grain source of complete protein 17 g or 34% d.v. and that is from a small 100 gram serve, without the extra protein value when the milk is added, just imagine if you added a few ground almonds or sunflower seeds, obtaining over half your daily protein requirements at breakfast.

Oats are also an excellent source of fibre 10.5 g or 42% d.v. For those concerned about colon cancer, fibre is vital. The rich supply of selenium from oats 35% d.v. and oat bran 45 mcg or 55% d.v. provides and important role with glutathione peroxidase, promoting antioxidant power and a decreased risk of bowel cancer.