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  • Americans purchase more oatmeal in January than in any other month.
  • The most popular oatmeal topping is milk, followed by sugar and fruit.
  • Eighty percent of U.S. households have oatmeal in their pantries.
  • The most popular uses for oatmeal are, in order, as cereal, as cookies, in meatloaf, and in cakes or pies.
  • An 18-ounce package of oatmeal contains about 26,000 rolled oats.
  • The top five oatmeal consumption markets are New York, Los Angeles, Philadelphia, Boston, and Chicago.
  • Oats were one of the earliest cereals cultivated by humans and were recorded in ancient China as long ago as 7,000 B.C.
January is National Oatmeal Month
Winter 2012
Benefits of Oatmeal

The first and most nutritious aspect of oatmeal is that it is an amazing source of fiber, both soluble and insoluble. The high fiber content is what makes oatmeal a fat burning food. When combined with 4 grams of protein per 1/3 cup of cooked oatmeal, the fat burning potential should bring a smile to your face.

The fiber known as beta-glucan has been shown to significantly reduce cholesterol levels, which has the added benefit of reducing or preventing weight-related illnesses such as stroke, diabetes or heart attack. If you’re worried about heart disease, add a bowl of oatmeal to your morning routine.

Adding oatmeal to your fat burning regimen can also help boost your immune system. The beta-glucan found in oatmeal makes your immune system respond more rigorously to infections, especially bacterial infections.

A nice bowl of oatmeal in the morning can help those with diabetes keep their blood sugar levels stable. The fiber in oatmeal causes fewer spikes in blood sugar than many other types of fiber. For those of you at risk for diabetes or type II diabetes, a bowl of oatmeal will help reduce your risk.

Be sure you use Old-Fashioned rolled or steel cut oats rather than the instant in order to get the full benefit from your bowl of oatmeal.
Oatmeal as a Skin Treatment

The texture of raw oatmeal makes it ideal as a facial or body scrub and pore refiner, as well as a natural acne treatment. After grinding to a grainy consistency, combine 1/2 cup of oatmeal with 1/2 cup hot water and 1/4 cup honey and let it cool slightly before spreading onto your skin. Let it sit for 10 minutes before rinsing off. Oatmeal is also known for anti-itching properties. Doctors often recommend that parents give children with chicken pox an oatmeal bath to help relieve itchy skin.

You don’t have to have itchy skin to make a luxurious bath mix with oatmeal. All you need is 1 cup oatmeal and your favorite scented oil, such as rose or lavender. Grind the oatmeal in a blender, put it in a cheesecloth bag, add a few drops of the scented oil, and suspend the bag under the running water as you fill your bathtub. You’ll not only find it sweetly soothing, you can also use the oatmeal bag as a washcloth to exfoliate your skin.
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The Beauty of Winter
Winter Energy Tips
  • Set back your thermostat when you're away from home or snuggled under the covers. It really does make a difference. A 10 degree setback for an eight-hour period of time can reduce your heating expense 5% to 15%. Two eight-hour setbacks (one when you're at work and another when you're asleep) can save approximately 15% to 25%!

  • Keep the drapes and blinds open for your southern windows. The sun will help warm your home. Close them in the evening to help reduce heat loss.

  • Insulate your outlets & switches. Everyone knows that weather stripping and insulation saves money and prevents drafts in the Winter. A lot of heat is lost from homes through the outlets located on exterior walls. Purchase electric outlet and switch gaskets at your local hardware store. Remove the outlet cover, fit the gasket over the outlet or switch, and replace the cover. In less than an hour, you can outfit your entire home, saving energy, and preventing drafts.