By Kerry McLeod

When we think of comfort foods, we conjure up yummy visions of cheesy macaroni, crispy fried chicken or decadent fudge brownies. The common denominator? They’re often fat-filled foods!

And then there’s oatmeal – a piping-hot bowl can give you that same warm, fuzzy feeling - minus the guilt. When made right, this guiltless pleasure has nutrition experts singing an Ode to Oats because of the wealth of goodness packed inside these tiny grains. Take a look.

• Chock full of soluble fiber

• Packed with a wide array of vitamins, minerals and antioxidants

• Full of protein, iron and complex carbohydrates

And, even more amazing, oatmeal is thought to help lower cholesterol, reduce the risk of heart disease, control weight, lower high blood pressure, and even shrink the threat of certain cancers!

Kerry McLeod is the chief Brand Doctor at www.ebrandaid.com. Kerry's mission in life is to teach food shoppers how to cut through the clutter at the grocery store in order to find the truly healthy brand-name foods. If smart food shopping appeals to you, you'll want to click here and subscribe to eBrandAid.com's free newsletters.

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