Oats: The super food that’s truly good

When in doubt, you can always count on oats. The superfood that can be prepared super quickly rightly deserves all its popularity. They’re generally rolled or crushed and can be cooked, soaked or baked, sweet or savory and relished in multiple ways. You can savour it as breakfast options such as oatmeal (porridge), muesli, and granola, or can be used in baked goods, bread and more.

Oats, also scientifically known as Avena sativa, is a cereal grain which belongs to the Poaceae grass family of plants. Oats are loved for their immense nutritional value and health benefits.

1. The nutrition facts for 3.5 ounces (100 grams) of raw oats are as following:

2. Benefits of eating oats:

1. Lowers blood sugar levels.
2. Promotes healthy bacteria in your gut.
3. Eases constipation.
4. Provides antioxidants.
5. Helps you to feel full to manage your weight.
6. Relieves skin itching and irritation.
7. Lowers your chance of colon cancer.

3. Oats for Hair growth:

Oats are rich in every nutrient that stimulate hair growth. Oats have iron, omega-6 fatty acids, fibre, zinc and polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs).

4. Oats for Healthy Skin:

Oats is great to moisturize, protect, exfoliate, and cleanse your skin. It boosts collagen production, improves skin complexion, and also reduces skin inflammation.

5. FAQ on Oats

Q: Can you eat oats daily?

A: Yes, you can eat oatmeal regularly as it has high nutritional value and health benefits. This will have in keeping a check of your weight as well as heart. Oats certainly is a better option than various other foods. This will also help you in stabilizing your blood sugar and diminish the risk of type-2 diabetes.

Q: Can I eat oats at night?

A: You can consume it anytime as it is a very healthy option. It is high in fiber that will keep your hunger pangs at bay.

Q: Are oats carbs or protein?

A: Oats are high in carbs, 1 cup of cooked oats contains about 27 grams of carbohydrates. However, these are healthy carbs that your body needs to fuel itself.

Delicious Oats-based dishes :

1. Oats And Beetroot Roti

2. Oats Malpua with Rabri

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