Haribax Oatmeal/Oat Swallow has far more nutrients an health benefits than any other food typically used to make fufu. For one, oatmeal is much higher in fiber than yams, cassava, corn, plantain, or even wheat. And this fiber is the key to much of oatmeal's health benefits which include several cardio-protective effects.

One and a half cups of oatmeal contain 5 grams of fiber. Research shows that the fiber in oatmeal helps reduce the risk of developing high blood pressure and helps decrease LDL cholesterol (bad cholesterol), thereby decreasing the likelihood of developing atherosclerosis and heart disease. Along with fiber, oatmeal is high in magnesium, which help regulate blood sugars(glucose) in the body. In general, added fiber in the diet can help prevent the development of Diabetes and also help aid in glucose control for those with Diabetes.

So if you are diabetic and have not made the switch to oatmeal fufu you should think of doing it today! Oatmeal has a lower glycemic index than both wheat flour and plantain. Glycemic index is an index of how much a food raises your blood sugar. Both wheat flour and plantain are better alternatives than than yam flour or garri, but oatmeal comes out on top. Other benefits of eating oatmeal regularly are increased bowel motility and regularity, increased GI(gastro-intestinal tract) integrity, decreased chance of developing colon cancer, and aid in weight loss as higher fiber foods are more filling leading to less food eaten.