- It is a safe grain alternative for celiac disease sufferers or people who avoid gluten
- It is high in fiber and prevents breast cancer
- Stabilizes blood sugar levels and lowers the risk of type 2 diabetes
- Boosts the immune response
- Extends life expectancy
- Lowers cholesterol levels
- Reduces the risk of cardiovascular disease
- Lowers the risk of heart failure
- Whole grains prevent childhood asthma
Several facts about oat processing
There are different ways of processing whole oats before they end up being a tasty bowl of health. These are some facts you need to know about oat processing in order to distinguish the different types:
- Old-fashioned oats: They have a flat shape due to the steaming, after which they are rolled.
- Oat groats: these unflattened kernels are great as breakfast and for stuffing
- Steel-cut oats: The grain is run through steel blades, and then sliced, and they have a dense and chewy texture.
- Instant oatmeal: The grains are initially cooked, and then rolled very thin.
- Quick-cooking oats: They are processed in the case way as old-fashioned oats, but they are also cut finely before rolling
- Oat bran: It contains only the outer layer of the oat grain which resides under the hull.
You will make a healthy choice if you choose any kind of these, but there is no doubt that it would be best to decide for the less processed one. Try to consume steel-cut oats, and your breakfast will be a highly nutritious and tasty pleasure.
You can add oats to yogurt, smoothies, shakes, and desserts, like cookies and muffins.
Also, you can use it as a grain replacement in all meals. You can use oatmeal instead of quinoa in your favorite recipes, and enjoy all its amazing healthy properties!
Sources and References:
www.powerofpositivity.com
dailyhealthpost.com
