A Bowl Of Oats A Day To Keep The Doctor Away
You’ve probably been told that oats are good for you. Trouble is, you know they’re a bland, tasteless grain. Don’t get me started on overnight oats either — there’s nothing appetizing about a cold sloppy mess. Despite my clear prejudice, I just couldn’t ignore the health benefits. It turns out all I had to do was learn how to spice up these little nutrient dense grains. I’ve had a bowl every day since.
What is an Oat?
Classified as a cereal grain, it is grown for the sole purpose of consuming its edible portion.
Oats are primarily carbohydrates, with some protein and little fat content.
One cup, or 80 grams, contains approximately 297 calories.
This nutrient dense food provides a number of B vitamins and several dietary minerals.
Iron, magnesium, potassium, zinc and phosphorus are but a few.
Roughly 11% of an oat is made up of dietary fiber, with the majority being soluble fiber.
One such soluble fiber is called beta-glucan, often better described by it’s true function — the super power of the oat.
Health Benefits
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