Oats Nutrition Facts
Oats Nutrition Facts… There is probably not a better and easier way than eating a bowl of cooked oats to gain ongoing energy to get through that morning at work.
• Only 5% of world crop is consumed by humans, the rest by livestock.
• Main producers are Russia, Canada and United States.
• They are the cereal with the highest protein content- legume-like protein, with the best amino acid profile.
• Known as the super food as they contain several minerals-manganese, selenium, calcium, magnesium and zinc, protein, fiber and are low in calories.
• Main uses are: porridge and muesli, added into breads, biscuits, cereal bars, may also be consumed raw.
• They are readily available, cheap and easily made a good part of your diet.
Oatmeal Nutrition and Health Benefits:
• Oats are known to be soothing for nerves and help a healthy nervous system as they are a good source of vitamin B, calcium, potassium and magnesium.
• Used as a natural antidepressant, they will make you feel calmer.
• Being high in fiber and a good source of Inositol- a naturally occuring nutrient, contribute to reduce high blood cholesterol levels.
• Again high fiber content means protection against bowel cancer.
• Antioxidants protect you from circulatory system diseases.
• When cooked, they give you energy and are great to relieve fatigue.
Oatmeal Glycemic Index:
They are carbohydrate rich so are tested for glycemic index: a low to medium GI which means they are absorbed into the blood stream slowly helping to keep blood sugar levels stable. They contribute to appetite control, reduce cravings and improve glucose metabolism. People who eat more of them experience lower spikes in their blood sugar levels than they could get with foods like white rice or white bread.
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Mayo Clinic Staff. Cholesterol: The top five foods to lower your numbers. MayoClinic.com, http://www.mayoclinic.com/health : Oatmeal Nutrition Facts .
