Based on this extensive body of research, the FDA has approved the first health claim for specific foods - namely, oatmeal, oat bran, and whole oat flour. Due to our different advertising laws and regulations, this claim cannot presently be used in advertising or on packaging in Canada. However, Quaker oats in Canada are made from oats having similar characteristics, are processed in the same way and would qualify for the claim in the U.S. 3. It's a complex process. But, simply put, think of rolled oats as tiny sponges in your body that soak up cholesterol.
Oatmeal works best in lowering cholesterol for people with the highest initial levels.
Eat a large bowl of oatmeal daily. Oatmeal is a whole grain complex carbohydrate that is low in fat, cholesterol-free, contains both soluble and insoluble fibre, and is one of the better sources of protein among all major grains. The Food Guide recommends we eat 5-12 servings of grain products per day. These healthy reasons make oatmeal an excellent breakfast choice for all Canadians regardless of their cholesterol levels. The nutritional value of the oats in these products is essentially the same, and they are all wholegrain oats.