Health Food - Oats

Oats as high in nutrition so named as "Health Food". Oat grain has mild and pleasant taste. Grain oat is high in soluble dietary fibre , insoluble dietary fibre, vitamins , antioxidants and minerals.

Type of Oats

Nutritional Composition of Oats

Thiamin(B-vitamin), Riboflavin(B-vitamin), Niacin(B-vitamin), Carbohydrate, Protein, Fat, Sodium , Fibre, Calcium, Vitamin B6, Folic Acid (folates), Vitamin E, Potassium, Zinc, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Iron, Selenium(Anti Oxidant) and other mineral like copper, chromium, manganese, molybdenum, selenium and iodine 

Benefits of Oats

Oats may reduce the risk of heart disease

Grain oat is high in soluble dietary fibre beta-glucan ,this soluble fiber is known  to lower blood cholesterol and postprandial glycemic response. Specific oat foods may thus help to reduce the risk of heart disease and 2  types of diabetes. Oat fibre is readily fermentable and contributes to gut-mediated health effects.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration claims that oats, as part of an overall heart healthy diet, could lower the risk of heart disease.

The potential health benefits of oats include:

           (1) Reducing the risk of coronary artery disease,

           (2)  Lowering levels of cholesterol,

           (3) Reducing the risk of colorectal cancer.

   

   Reduces High Blood Pressure

Oats are rich in soluble fibre that can reduce hypertension, or high blood pressure.  It is observed that high blood pressure has been associated with low soluble fiber and protein intake. Hence the oats can add necessary fiber requirement and protein to your body.

Help in Weight Loss

As the soluble fiber of oats is digested, it result in formation of  a gel, which causes the viscosity of the contents of the stomach and small intestine to be increased. The gel formation ensure that the even empty stomach makes you feel full longer which helps with weight loss.

Reduces risk of Constipation and Promote Bowel Movements

Fiber contains a mixture of about half soluble and half insoluble fibers. One component of the Insoluble fiber enters the digestive system do not dissolve by its nature. Insoluble fiber are spongy they tend to absorb water which is many times more than its weight. Thus , Promote healthy bowel movement and reduce the risk of constipation. Due to its high water retention power it enables easy movement of waste through the digestive system.

Help In Skin Protection

Oats are very useful for skin as fighting dull, flaky dryness as they contain polysaccharides, which become gelatinous in water. It form a fine protective film when applied on skin and also used in Skin Moisturizer, Skin Lightening, Natural Cleanser and much more …

Help In Hair Protection 

Oats are good for hair as well they can help in treatment of dandruff, Dry and Itchy Scalp, Hair loss and much more…

* All information from internet