Oat to a healthier you
HEART disease is the No.1 killer of adults in the world. Researchers have concluded that high cholesterol levels are one of the main causes of heart disease.
It is estimated that about 600,000 people die of heart disease in the United States every year, accounting for one in every four deaths annually.
Similarly, heart disease has been the No.1 killer in Malaysia for the past three decades.
Because high cholesterol does not expose itself through obvious symptoms, it is the new silent killer on the streets.
Nevertheless, it is not all bad news. High cholesterol is simple to detect and can be brought down to a normal level by treating your body right.
How you treat your body now will determine how susceptible you will be to heart disease in the future.
As high cholesterol is largely preventable, knowing how to lower or eliminate the risk will help you remain in the best of health. Therefore, it is important to take preventative action now.
A well-balanced diet is crucial in fighting against this deadly disease. The Health Ministry recommends a daily intake of 3g beta-glucan from oats to help reduce cholesterol.
The daily consumption of 3g oat beta-glucan has been proven to reduce total and LDL (lowdensity lipoprotein) cholesterol levels.
Approval from the Health Ministry, the United States’ Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) and the Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) have further validated the health benefits associated with oat beta-glucan.
It is the only dietary fibre recognised by the EFSA to reduce the risk of heart disease.
Another important ingredient for a healthy heart is omega-3 fatty acids. Omega-3 fatty acids such as EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid) and DHA (docosahexaenoic acid) can help reduce the risk of coronary heart disease.
In 2010, the EFSA recognised the role of omega-3 fatty acids (DHA) in helping to maintain normal blood triglyceride levels.
Triglycerides are a type of fat in the blood that, at high levels, can cause heart disease.
The newly launched NH Nutri Oats is an oat bran drink that combines oat beta-glucan and omega-3 fatty acids in a single serving.
This wholesome drink is made from organic oat bran powder, omega-3 powder extracted from algae, and puffed black bean powder.
The addition of puffed black bean powder enhances the drink’s taste to ensure that you look forward to drinking it each day.
Each serving of NH Nutri Oats is of supreme quality. The latest technology is used to produce the organic oat bran powder, resulting in highly refined powder that facilitates the release of the beta-glucan into the body, thus optimising its cholesterol-lowering and blood glucose-stabilising effects.
It contains no sugar, preservatives and additives, making it ideal for daily consumption to maintain healthy cholesterol levels.
Begin your journey towards a healthier new you by incorporating NH Nutri Oats in your diet. You can purchase a 900g tin at any Guardian outlet.
For more information, call 1300 882 993 (Monday to Friday, 9am to 6pm) or visit www.blmnutrient.com.