Granola Jo, It’s incredibly good…for you.

• No Cholesterol
• No Saturated Fats
• Low in Sodium
• High in Healthy Monounsaturated FatsÌ Lowers the Risk of Heart Attack and Stroke
• A Rich Source of Antioxidants, Phytonutrients, Fiber, Vitamins and Minerals.
• Excellent Source of Iron
• Promotes a Healthy Immune System Reducing the Risk of Certain Cancers, Digestive System Problems, Longevity and Brain Health.

Organic Oats
Oats have numerous health benefits including:

• Oats are a great source of dietary fiber. Oats are made up of approximately 55% soluble fiber and 45% insoluble fiber. Fiber is essential for heart health, digestive system health, controlling blood pressure, cancer prevention, weight control.
• Oats control blood sugar and insulin levels preventing many of the complications associated with diabetes especally heart disease and arteriosclerosis
• Oats contain a high percentage of desirable complex carbohydrates, which have been linked to reducing the risk of heart disease, colon, breast and prostate cancer, as well as certain bowel problems and constipation.
• Oats not only reduce total blood cholesterol, but they also significantly reduce the LDL fraction or “bad” cholesterol.
• The soluble fiber in oats play an important role in regulating immune system responses hence protecting general health and well-being.
• The fiber in oats can help to improve absorption of many vitamins and minerals, especially calcium.
• Oats contain a higher concentration of protein, magnesium, calcium, iron, zinc, copper, manganese, thiamin (vitamin B1), folacin (vitamin B6) and Vitamin E than any other unfortified whole grains.
• Oats contain one of the best amino acid profiles of all grains. Amino acids are essential proteins that help facilitate building proteins and optimum functioning of the body.
• Oats are naturally low in fat. Researchers agree that nearly everyone, men and women and children, all ages and races, can benefit from eating a low-fat diet.
• The lipids present in oats contain a good balance of essential fatty acids, which has been linked with longevity and general good health.
• Oats enhance the immune systems response to bacterial infection
• Oats contain compounds that combat nicotine cravings and have an anti-depressant power.shortly (45 minutes - 1 hour) before prolonged endurance exercise (> 2 hours)

• Canola oil is low saturated fat and high monounsaturated
• Canola oil contains beneficial omega-3 fatty acids
• Canola oil is the healthiest of all commonly used cooking oils
• Canola oil reduces erucic acid and glucosinolates to very low levels, 0.5 to 1% for erucic acid, which is significantly below the 2% limit set by the USDA.
• Regular daily use of canola oil as part of the diet would increase monounsaturated fat and alpha-linolenic acid (ALA) an omega-3 fatty acid intakes by 27% and 73%, respectively.
• As little as1 2 tablespoons per day of Canola oil (19 grams) may reduce the risk of coronary heart disease due to its unsaturated fat content. Canola oil replaces saturated fats in the diet without increasing calories.
• Canola oil has the lowest amount of saturated fat of all commonly used vegetable oils. It predominantly contains monounsaturated fat and is a excellent source of ALA.

• Honey is significantly sweeter than table sugar and has attractive chemical properties for baking.
• Honey=s distinctive flavor leads many people to prefer it over sugar and other sweeteners.
• Honey is mainly fructose (about 38.5%) and glucose (about 31.0%). The remaining carbohydrates include maltose, sucrose, and other complex carbohydrates.
• Certified Organic Honey, according to the USDA, organic honey is quite rare to find due to the fact that most beekeepers routinely use antibiotics, sulfa and other potentially toxic compounds and to control bee diseases. This does not happen with organic honey.
• One of the most important benefits of honey is its natural antioxidant properties. Antioxidants in honey have even been shown to reduce damage to the colon.
• Honey along with the increased calcium in oats appears to enhance calcium absorption.
• In individuals with weak digestion, especially in those who lack invertase and amylase and depend on monosaccharides, honey has significant nutritional benefits.
• Honey has a natural laxative effect.
• Honey contains essential B vitamins, such as vitamins B1, B2, C, B6, B5 and B3 and minerals such as magnesium, iron, potassium, calcium, copper, iodine, zinc, sodium chlorine, sulphur and phosphate in varying quantities
• Honey can provide an instant pick-me-up, provide a much needed boost of energy.
• Honey is a good emotional stabilizer and can calm highs and raise lows.
• Regular users of honey are most long lived people. Beekeepers are known to suffer less from cancer, arthritis than any other working group worldwide.
• Honey is good food preservative. Foods made with honey will stay fresher longer due to natural honeys natural antibiotics powers and its ability to retain moisture.

• Fruits are rich in soluble and insoluble fiber, vitamins, minerals, antioxidants.
• Treating and preventing heart attack, stroke, high blood pressure.
• Controlling and improving blood sugar levels, improving type 1 and 2 diabetes and reducing the complications of diabetes.
• Preventing cancer of the breast, prostate, lung, colon, rectum, lymphoma, oral, esophageal, bladder, uterus, stomach.
• Reducing aging, promoting longevity, improving brain power, stimulates the memory, and reduces the risk of neurodegenerative diseases.
• Digestive system health and well-being
• Skin health and reducing wrinkling and skin aging
• Reducing inflammation and arthritis
• Improving respiratory and lung health
• Improving bone health reduces osteoporosis, hip and bone fractures
• Helping to control body mass index and reduce obesity
• Reducing the risk of cataracts
• Reducing birth defects
• Regular use of fruit in the diet makes you feel better.

• Nuts contain very low levels of saturated fats and high levels of unsaturated fats. Consequently, as would be expected, studies show that nut consumption lowers blood cholesterol levels.
• Consumption of various nuts especially almonds and walnuts can increase HDL Agood@ cholesterol and lower LDL Abad@ cholesterol levels. Nuts are know to contain various substances which protect heart and blood vessels and their fatty acid profiles can reduce blood lipid levels.
• Studies have shown that cholesterol is actually lowered by a larger amount than would be expected just from the favorable fatty acid composition of nuts.
• Nuts generally have a very low glycemic index (GI) are frequently recommend and prescribed for individuals with insulin resistance problems such as diabetes mellitus type 2.
• Nuts reduce the risk of dementia, macular degeneration, and gallstones
• A regular diet of nuts is associated with better weight control
• Nuts are an excellent source of fiber (soluble and insoluble), vitamin E, folic acid, copper, magnesium and the amino acid arginine for each of which there is evidence of a role in preventing heart disease. Nuts are the best dietary source of manganese and contain plant sterols, the compounds now added to some margarines to reduce cholesterol adsorption from food, and are a good source of boron.
• Nuts are an excellent source of magnesium which is an essential mineral involved in over 300 biochemical functions.Magnesium has significant value in treating depression and PMS.

This information was compiled by:

Allen Lawrence, M.A., M.D., Ph.D.
Lisa Robyn Lawrence, M.S., Ph.D

Authors of Wellnes on the Web
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