Winter Warmers

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Oats are the perfect ingredient for keeping you warm in winter. Our winter warmers are your perfect companion for the cold months and include complete Winter Warmers and Winter Wellness breakfast packs. There are many benefits to having oats in the winter, especially for your immune system. Check out the range of winter warmers available on this page and read on to learn more about the benefits of oats in winter and the fantastic meals you can create with them. --- Benefits of Having Oats in Winter Oats are great at any time of the year, but they can be particularly beneficial during the colder months - and these benefits go beyond having a meal option that’s warm and comforting (such as with hot oatmeal or porridge). Winter is also when our immune systems are more vulnerable, making us more susceptible to colds, flu, and other seasonal viruses. Because oats contain a wealth of essential nutrients and antioxidants, they’re a great way of bolstering your immune system. And it doesn’t just stop at these nutrients - oats also contain beta-glucan, a soluble fibre with immunity-boosting properties. While Australia is known for its sunshine, winters do mean shorter days and less vitamin D, which can impact energy levels. This is because the less sunshine you have, the more your brain will produce melatonin, an essential hormone that helps us sleep. The result for many can be a feeling of sluggishness during the coolest and shortest months of the year. Thanks to the complex carbohydrates present in oats, they provide much-needed slow-burning energy that’ll help you navigate the day. So, if you have a bowl of oatmeal or porridge or a good serving of overnight oats in the morning, you’ll have energy that helps counteract the sluggishness winter can bring about. Oats are also good for better maintaining your weight, which can be a real boon in the winter. As the mercury drops, we tend to indulge in more food while moving around less. That’s why most of us may put on some kilo