FOOD FACTS OATMEAL DOWN IN PRICE! Thanks to the Government subsidy, loose oat- meal and rolled oats (oat flakes) cost today only 31/2d per lb. or less. THERE are 3 good reasons why you should eat plenty of oatmeal. First, for fitness; oatmeal gives you energy, helps to protect you from illness, and makes strong bones and healthy blood. Secondly, it is home-produced. Thirdly, it is economical ; you can add it to almost every kind of dish to make it go further and increase its food value. Below you will find a few suggestions.