Oats are a prime source of the complex carbohydrates that help to sustain energy.
Offer impressive levels of selenium, thiamin, phosphorus, and manganese, and respectable quantities of copper, folate (folic acid), vitamin E, and zinc.
Oats have a high soluble-fiber content which can lower blood cholesterol levels and may even reduce high blood pressure levels when eaten on a regular basis.
Oats may improve insulin sensitivity.
The complex carbohydrates and fiber in oats pump up metabolism by keeping insulin levels low after eating. This is important because spikes in insulin production signal the body that it's time to store fat, at which time your metabolism slows down and you burn fewer calories.