Among the fats it contains, 80% are unsaturated fatty acids (good fats), and the content of linoleic acid is also high, which can lower blood pressure and cholesterol and reduce the chance of heart disease. The content of phosphorus, iron, calcium and other minerals in oats ranks first among all food crops; The content of vitamin E is much higher than that of rice and wheat. The soluble cellulose content reaches 6%, which is 7 times that of rice and wheat.
In addition, there are other saponins lacking in cereals in oats.
These nutrients make it have the functions of relaxing bowels, preventing intestinal cancer and improving sleep. Nutrition experiments have also proved that eating oats can regulate blood sugar. Eating100g oatmeal every meal is very effective in controlling the sharp rise of blood sugar after meals and preventing diabetes.
Oatmeal is an instant or heated food with oats, barley, wheat, buckwheat, corn, rice and other grains as the main raw materials.
At present, the grain on the market is divided into pure grain and mixed grain according to the different main raw materials.
Pure grain is crushed grain in form, with no other ingredients added, which will give off a faint natural wheat flavor.
Pure grain contains no sugar and salt, and retains most of the nutrients in wheat raw materials, which is especially suitable for the elderly, diabetics and people with hyperlipidemia and hyperglycemia.
Milk powder, soybean powder, walnuts, almonds, etc. are generally added to mixed grains. Milk powder and soybean powder effectively supplement the protein content of pure grains, and the oil contained in walnuts and almonds will greatly increase the energy intake, which is suitable for children and adolescents and people who need energy. Oatmeal is different from cereal.
Pure oatmeal is flat, with a diameter similar to that of soybeans and a complete shape.
The instant oatmeal processed by fast food has a sense of fragmentation, but the original shape can still be seen.
Cooked oats have high viscosity, and have the functions of lowering blood fat, lowering blood sugar and feeling full. The thicker the same amount of oats is cooked, the better the health care effect will be.