GRANOLA and its Health Benefits

April 13, 2019 3 min read

GRANOLA and its Health Benefits

Granola is a combination of oatmeal wheat flour and cornmeal and made by Dr. John Harvey Kellog as the premier ready to eat cereals. Granola has gone in a few changes over the decades and is now a mixture of nuts, seeds, oats, and dried fruit. Read more about the different variety of nuts that can go best with granola. They are available in different flavors and combinations. This can give you energy especially in the morning or after your workout. However, some types are healthier than others.

About benefits, Granola is packed with minerals and vitamins and the necessary energy you need all through the day. Here are the perks of eating granola.

  • Boosts energy levels

Granola stimulates the tissues and the proper distribution of resources throughout the body. Proper metabolic function means that your body is working efficiently, and your energy needs can be accounted for.

  • Improve Digestion

As granola is a food rich in fiber it can help improve digestion. Granola has a combination of insoluble and soluble fibers, which make it very helpful to your whole digestive process. Insoluble fiber passes undigested in the digestive tract and adds bulk to the stool, which makes it easier to pass. However, soluble fiber acts as nutrition for the probiotics bacteria in your gut.

  • Weight Loss

One important reason why a lot of people eat granola is due to its effect on weight loss. This is a good source of fiber which minimizes hunger in between meals and helps the fluctuations of blood sugar. It also absorbs water and reduces the cravings for food by inhibiting the production of ghrelin, a hormone which makes you feel hungry. Thus consumption of granola in between can satisfy your uninvited hunger.

  • Reduce Cholesterol Level

High cholesterol is nowadays a commonly known problem which may occur due to bad or unhealthy eating habits. Oatmeal is well-known to decrease cholesterol level due to its high fiber content, something which granola also has and allows you to put in versatility to your meals. Fiber promotes the secretion of cholesterol in stool by working as a type of sponge which locks in cholesterol and gets rid of it from circulation. Just ensure to get granola which isn’t fortified with artificial fats, because they might worsen your issue in cholesterol and overcome the purpose of it.

  • Skin Health

We normally ignore it, but healthy skin is a must. Not only inner health is important but outer health is also what matters. A small serving of granola has 50 percent of the suggested consumption of Vitamin E. This vitamin plays a vital role in keeping your skin glowing and healthy. Vitamin E has a UV reflective capability which minimizes the number of rays which can penetrate and harm skin cells.

  • Manage Migraines

Though a lot of people would not go to granola as an initial option for managing migraines, it’s surprisingly very efficient in handling this issue. This is thought to be because of the presence of magnesium that helps to minimize the frequency as well as the severity of migraines. This also helps in regulating blood vessel tone under your scalp and minimizes muscle spasms happening in this area.

  • Reduce the Risk of Heart Illness

As it is easy to digest and is low in cholesterol levels Granola is an ideal food that can help avoid cardiovascular risk, and this is due to the presence of fiber and potassium which helps in maintaining blood pressure. This also helps in slowing down the deposit of atherosclerotic plaques that in turn reduce the risk of heart disease and strokes as well.

Conclusion

Granola is an excellent example of taste and health. Grabbing your favorite granola from a market is a perfect deal to make to enjoy the health benefits of it. Read more about the health benefits that you can surely think upon. Visit NY Spice Shop for your own pack of good health.

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