(1) Clearing intestine and expelling toxin: Oat has high cellulose content, which can promote gastrointestinal peristalsis, accelerate defecation and help reduce defecation in the body. Drinking a cup of oatmeal every morning has the effect of clearing the intestines and detoxifying, which is good for intellectuals.

(2) Whitening and freckle removal: Oats are rich in antioxidant components, similar to the commonly used whitening agent arbutin, which can inhibit the production of melanin, help fade spots and keep skin fair and beautiful.

(3) Calcium supplementation: Oats are rich in minerals such as calcium, phosphorus, iron and zinc, and their calcium content is 7.5 times that of polished rice. Although the calcium absorption rate in oats is not as good as that in milk, the calcium supplement effect is the first among all kinds of cereals. Eating regularly can promote bone development and prevent osteoporosis.

(4) Longevity: Oats are rich in linoleic acid, which is also helpful for fatty liver, diabetes, edema and constipation. And it is also of great benefit to the elderly to enhance their physical strength and prolong their life.

(5) Beneficial to cardiovascular system: Oats contain a certain amount of saponins, which can reduce serum cholesterol, triglyceride and β-lipoprotein. Oats contain a lot of linoleic acid, which can prevent and treat high cholesterol and arteriosclerosis; Oat bran contains a lot of cellulose, which can maintain normal blood sugar, balance and inhibit cholesterol absorption; It is very helpful for the health care and prevention of cardiovascular system.

(6) Weight loss: Oats are high-fiber foods with excellent water absorption and strong satiety, which can reduce food intake. A cup of 200 ml oatmeal requires about 15 grams of oatmeal, and the calorie is about 55 calories. It is an ideal low-calorie diet food. Oatmeal can promote gastrointestinal peristalsis. Eating regularly can clear the stool in the body and help to eliminate the small belly.

(7) Intestinal protection: The soluble fiber β -glucan in oats cannot be absorbed. When fermented in the large intestine, short-chain fatty acids such as propionic acid and butyric acid are produced, which can inhibit spoilage bacteria, promote probiotics, maintain the balance of intestinal flora and prevent diarrhea or constipation.

2. Disadvantages

(1) Eating more is easy to cause indigestion: oatmeal has no side effects, and most people can eat it, but don't eat too much at a time. Because the dietary fiber content of oatmeal is high, it may cause indigestion and affect the absorption of other nutrients. Patients with digestive tract diseases such as gastric ulcer, duodenal ulcer, liver cirrhosis, and varicose veins of gastric fundus should not eat more.

(2) Pure oatmeal tastes bad: Pure oatmeal usually has no sweetness, and its taste is light, so many people don't like it. In order to improve the taste of oatmeal, sugar, cream, essence or some nuts will be added, but oatmeal has a good content and high calorie value, so it is not suitable for dieters to drink.