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Health benefits of Oats

Posted Mar 29 2009 3:37pm


1, Rich in beta – glucan, a soluble fibre that helps lower cholesterol.

2. Rich in nutrients that makes it a basic energy food to kick – start the day and prevent tiredness later.

3, Rich source of Vitamin B complex , which is good for the nervous system and strengthening of bones.

4, High concentration of calcium , protein , manganese , thiamin and Vitamin E compared to other whole grain foods such as wheat and rye.

5, Power packed with Phytoestrogens, Phytochemicals to help fight disease.

6, Contain flavonoids that help prevent heart disease and cancer.

7, Adding oats to your daily diet could be the key to controlling diabetes.

8, Eating just eight tablespoons of oats was found to decrease post – prandial blood sugar by 10- 15 per cent in people with type – 2 adult- onset diabetes.

Add oats to your diet

Make your idli more nutritious by adding oats to it.

Use rolled oats or crushed bran cereal instead of breadcrumbs.

Try oats uthapam, oatbranupma, oats paratha, toast with oats and oatmeal porridge.
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