Digestive Health And Beyond

The Many Health Benefits of Overnight Oats

Overnight oats are a delicious and healthy breakfast that can be prepared the night before and save you time in the morning. Our experts at Linwoods have created a new version of overnight oats that takes the hassle out of developing your own recipe. Simply add a milk of your choice and refrigerate overnight, and you’ll have a nutrient-rich breakfast ready to go the next morning. Our overnight oats are convenient and nutritious and have below we list the health benefits of overnight oats

Digestive Health

There are several digestive benefits of eating overnight oats. Oats are a great source of dietary fibre and contain beta-glucan which is a soluble fibre. Dietary fibre plays an important role in the functioning of the digestive system. Dietary fibre can help with bowel regularity and maintain a healthy colon and digestive tract. Linwoods range of overnight oats provide around 4g fibre per 50g serving. It is recommended that adults have a dietary intake of around 30g of fibre per day.

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Energy

Linwoods Overnight Oats are a great way to support your energy levels and start your day! They are a source of magnesium which can support normal energy-yielding metabolism and help reduce tiredness and fatigue. The Strawberry and Original Energy Overnight Oats also contain energy supporting B vitamins including vitamin B6 and B12.

The Chocolate Protein Overnight Oats have added plant protein which can help fuel our bodies. Protein is a source of energy that takes longer to break down than carbohydrates in the body, meaning they release energy much slower. The protein and fibre in our overnight oats will help you to feel fuller for longer and keep you going until lunch. Check out our two best overnight oats for energy

Muscle Function and Growth

Muscle function and growth is one of the many health benefits of overnight oats. Our overnight oats are the ideal fuel for people who people with active lifestyles and gym goers. Oats are a great source of magnesium which helps support normal muscle function. Our Chocolate Protein Overnight oats are a simple way to increase your protein intake with 11g per 50g serving. Protein contributes to the growth and maintenance of muscle mass.

Heart Health

Linwoods Overnight Oats contain beta-glucan and omega 3 which can be beneficial for heart health and cholesterol levels. Chia seeds are an excellent source of omega 3 and this is why we have added them to our overnight oats.

Omega 3 (alpha-linolenic acid (ALA)) can’t be produced by the body and therefore is essential to have in our diets. Beta-glucan and omega 3 contribute to the maintenance of normal blood cholesterol levels. Oat beta-glucan has been shown to lower/reduce blood cholesterol. High cholesterol is a risk factor in the development of coronary heart disease. Our Strawberry and Original Energy Overnight Oats contain vitamin B1 which supports the normal function of the heart. Be sure to check out youtube for more health benefits of overnight oats

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