Lowering Cholesterol in Childhood Aug 10, 2008
Soluble fiber banana, peach, apple, berries, or other fruit added to oatmeal and oat bran; black, kidney, white, pinto, or other beans, or lentils added to salads help to block cholesterol and fats from being absorbed through the intestinal wall into the blood. Physical activity. (Suite101.com)
Lower kids' cholesterol the old-fashioned way Jul 24, 2008
Studies in children have shown that soluble fibre - the type found in psyllium and oat bran - gives additional cholesterol-lowering power to a diet low in saturated fat and cholesterol ... Sources of soluble fibre include psyllium-enriched breakfast cereals, oatmeal, oat bran, barley, ground flaxseed and dried beans, peas and lentils. (Globe and Mail)
Latest food trend: Listen to your gut Feb 24, 2008
Twenty years ago, oat bran was the food that was going to put us all into a state of high-fiber, clear-hearted bliss ... OAT BRAN S FALL FROM GRACE ... One day, oat bran was being added to seemingly every product on the grocery shelf because of its heart-healthy properties. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Peanut loaf| Feb 18, 2008
Add the oat bran and grated apple to the flour mixture and fold in. Place the raw honey, brown sugar and oil in a saucepan and heat slowly until the sugar is dissolved. (iAfrica.com)
Kudos for folic acid Feb 4, 2008
We are used to seeing health claims on food packages, but 10 years ago the first one was approved that oat fiber, as part of a heart-healthy diet, can reduce the risk of heart disease (remember the oat bran hype of that era. . (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Critical things to know about your cholesterol Jan 25, 2008
Other foods especially high in soluble fiber include oat bran, oatmeal, and apples. (Soluble fiber is different from insoluble fiber, the kind found in whole-grain bread and bran cereal. (CNN -- Health)
So much to love about chocolate Jan 17, 2008
Might chocolate turn out to be just another food-health bandwagon, the latest oat bran, monounsaturated fat or glycemic index. You bet. (AZCentral -- Home)
SAGE's American Journal of Lifestyle Medicine looks at the health benefit of oats Jan 11, 2008
The article, written by Mark B. Andon, PhD, and James W. Anderson, MD, looks at the history of the first food-specific health claim, theorizing that foods containing whole-oat sources of soluble fiber (oats, oat bran, and oat flour) could reduce the risk of coronary heart disease. This is an extremely important study, said the journals Editor, Dr. James M. Rippe, who is also a nationally renowned cardiologist, author, and authority on health, fitness and weight loss. (EurekAlert!)
Low-GI Breakfasts May Control Kids' Calories Sep 21, 2007
Henry said that some other low-GI choices might include oat bran cereal, whole-grain pumpernickel bread, and fruits such as apples, mango and plums. In general, high-fiber, whole foods have a lower GI than more-processed carbohydrates like white bread. (MEDLINEplus)
Sow the seeds of good health Aug 17, 2007
In a University of Connecticut study, men with high cholesterol who ate oat bran cookies daily for 8 weeks dropped their levels of LDL cholesterol by more than 20 percent. So eat more oat bran fibre, such as oatmeal. (India Times, India -- Health/Science)
Whole Grain Oats May Reduce Risk Factors For Coronary Heart Disease Apr 19, 2007
"Some reviews of wholegrain products include studies conducted with dietary fibre or oat bran and have referred to these refined products as wholegrain. There is a need for greater clarity and consistency between the terms wholegrain, bran, germ and fibre in published research". Note: This story has been adapted from a news release issued by John Wiley Inc.. (Science Daily)
Good Nutrition Is Barley There Mar 29, 2007
Bets are on that a savvy marketing guru could turn barley into the next oat bran. In the 1980s, oat bran was the golden child of the grain family, and soon every muffin, cookie and granola bar was sprinkled with the cholesterol-lowering flakes. (The Ledger)
Good Question: Why Should You Eat Omega-3s? Mar 16, 2007
"Omega-3s have become kind of the ingredient du jour, kind of like oat bran was back in the '80s," said Moores. Sales of omega-3 enhanced products totaled $100 million in 2002, jumped to $2 billion last year, and are expected to reach $7 billion by 2011. (WCCO.com, MN)
DUMP THESE FOOD MYTHS Mar 3, 2007
What's more, the food industry is always looking to satisfy consumers' desires, whether we crown oat bran, bunless burgers or, the latest trend, omega-3 fatty-acid-enhanced products, as the new, healthy miracle food. Click for related content. (MSNBC -- Health)
Five Food Myths Exposed Feb 25, 2007
What's more, the food industry is always looking to satisfy consumers' desires, whether we crown oat bran, bunless burgers or, the latest trend, omega-3 fatty acid enhanced products, as the new, healthy miracle food. Glassner's advice for people who want to enjoy eating again is to forget the hot diet craze, stop "swallowing wholesale" promises of every nutritional study, and eat well and moderately over the long haul. (Forbes)
Superfoods: are they merely a fad? Feb 16, 2007
High in soluble fibre, low in fat, oats, and especially oat bran help keep cholesterol low and regulate blood sugar. Research has shown that avenanthramides, antioxidant compounds unique to oats, help prevent free radicals from damaging LDL cholesterol, reducing the risk of cardiovascular disease. (Scotsman)
FDA: Some Whole Oat Foods Can Claim 'Low Fat' Feb 6, 2007
But those regulations only applied to three types of oat products: oat bran, rolled oats or whole oat flour. The FDA's decision would expand regulations to allow a wider variety of foods made with whole oats to make the heart claim. (Newsmax)
Doctor seeks patients' helpin keeping drug costs down Feb 3, 2007
A. A diet with plenty of soluble fiber from oat bran or vegetables like eggplant and okra can help quite a bit. Adding psyllium, another source of soluble fiber, is also useful. (The Standard-Times, MA)
Boycott call on salty products Jan 30, 2007
Monday, 29th January 2007. SHOPPERS should boycott processed foods that still contain "unnecessary" amounts of salt, a campaign group said today. (Manchester Evening News)
Unhappy meals Jan 28, 2007
It's no wonder that omega-3 fatty acids are poised to become the oat bran of 2007, as food scientists micro-encapsulate fish oil and algae oil and blast them into such formerly all-terrestrial foods as bread and tortillas, milk and yogurt and cheese, all of which will soon, you can be sure, sprout fishy new health claims. (Remember the rule. (International Herald Tribune -- Health)
Blueberry Muffins Dec 22, 2006
This whole wheat blueberry muffin recipe uses oat bran for added fiber and ground flax seed meal for a healthy dose of cholesterol-lowering omega 3 fatty acids ... In a large mixing bowl, stir together flours, oat bran, flax seed meal, salt, baking soda, baking powder and lemon zest. (Suite101.com)
The Supermarket Diet: Low-Cal Breakfast Ideas Nov 22, 2006
Another healthy option: Oat bran, which is lower in protein but higher in heart-healthy fiber than whole oats. Whole-Wheat Cereal. (Good Housekeeping, US)
No breakfast, no problem Oct 8, 2006
They're not questioning the practice of sending children off to school with some oat bran or eggs in their belly. They acknowledge the many studies reporting that children who eat breakfast get more of the nutrients they need and pay more attention in class. (Toronto Star -- Arts)
Lower Your Cholesterol Level Naturally Aug 12, 2006
Viscous soluble fiber is found in foods such as oat bran and barley. Consuming 10 to 25 grams of soluble fiber a day, as part of a diet low in saturated fat and cholesterol, can help reduce LDL "bad" cholesterol. (Click2Houston, TX)
20 for $20: The (Cheap) Restaurants Issue Jul 16, 2006
Not only are the servings of frozen yogurt gigantic, you can also mix in anything from Kit Kats to Cracklin' Oat Bran. This neighborhood spot is bare bones when it comes to decor - "It's like a sub shop; they have a couple of tables" - but it's just what a hungry passerby needs at lunchtime. (Boston Globe)
Cholesterol-Lowering Food Combo Effective Apr 25, 2006
The researchers instructed 66 people with high cholesterol to eat seven servings of foods containing viscous fiber -- for example, a slice of oat bran bread, or two teaspoons of psyllium, or two cups of raw eggplant; seven servings of foods rich in soy protein, such as a cup of soy beverage or a soy burger; 5 teaspoons of margarine containing plant sterols; and 42 grams, or 1. 5 ounces, of almonds. (MEDLINEplus)
Foods for a Heart- Healthy Woman Apr 18, 2006
Every day, try to eat two servings of fruit (one serving is 1 cup of cut fruit, 1/2 cup of canned fruit packed in juice or water or one small to medium whole fruit), plus 1 ounce of dry, plain oatmeal (that's 3/4 cup cooked) or a slice of whole-grain oat bran bread (check the nutrition facts label for at least 1 gram of soluble fiber per serving). Are nuts bad for you, since they're high in calories and fat. (Good Housekeeping, US)
Study: Tofu, Oatmeal Lower Cholesterol Mar 15, 2006
The more dieters combine foods rich in viscous fiber -- oat bran, barley, okra and eggplant -- as well as raw almonds, peanuts and walnuts, the more their cholesterol dropped, according to the study. Dr. Alice H. Lichtenstein, a professor of public health and nutrition at Tufts University in Boston, said the study was scientifically solid, but the diet is so strict she believes most North Americans would find it hard to follow in the real world. (Herald Sun)
A menu for life Feb 18, 2006
Tell your kids your generation learned the hard way -- with oat bran. Too much of anything is rarely a good thing. (Orlando Sentinel)
New labels issued for whole grains Feb 17, 2006
WASHINGTON - Multigrain, oat bran, cracked wheat, or seven-grain. Which has the heart-healthy whole grains recommended by the government. (MSNBC -- Health)
How to eat your way to cardiovascular wellness Jan 27, 2006
Increase foods rich in complex carbohydrates (such as fruits and vegetables), soluble fiber (oat bran, oatmeal and beans), bioflavonoids (strawberries and eggplant) and antioxidants (foods rich in vitamins C and E and beta-carotene). Choose cardioprotective foods. (MSNBC -- Health)
Facing the big 4-0 Jan 24, 2006
I then went to the treadmill for 30 min. Then I had breakfst of oat bran. hot. (CNN)
