Used since ancient times, it is now considered the “queen of cereals”, as it is rich in vitamins, proteins, minerals and fibers. Oats are truly the most complete cereal on the market.
However, few people know it but this cereal helps to lose weight and lower cholesterol, and is particularly suitable for people suffering from diabetes. Its benefits are mainly given by the presence of a particular insoluble fiber, beta-glucans. That is, complex carbohydrates that are not easily digested by the human intestine and therefore considered as dietary fiber.
Few people know but this cereal helps to lose weight and lower cholesterol
Oats are ideal for losing weight as they help keep cholesterol, blood pressure under control, improve intestinal transit, prevent cancer and regulate blood sugar levels.
Many are the benefits of oats on the human body. In fact, in contact with water it creates a compound that remains for a long time in the intestine, increasing the sense of satiety. But this jelly that is formed is also able to improve intestinal transit by reducing the condition of constipation.
In addition, it improves the condition of the cardiovascular system because it helps eliminate bad LDL cholesterol, trapping it in the intestine and promoting its expulsion through the faeces.
In fact, beta-glucans help to maintain constant sugar levels avoiding insulin fluctuations, a favorable condition also and above all for those suffering from diabetes for which oats are an excellent food.
How to consume oats
Oats can be consumed in different ways, both raw, for example, in flakes to add to yogurt rather than vegetable or milk drinks. But it can also be consumed cooked in the form of flour with which to make products such as bread, pizza, pancakes, excellent for creating porridge. Oat milk is also an excellent source of beta-glucans therefore it is possible to choose it as a substitute for cow’s milk both to be drunk absolute and used in both sweet and savory preparations.
The advice is to consume it in its integral version, associated with a healthy and balanced diet and an active lifestyle. Also avoid abusing it as it can create intestinal gas, diarrhea and pelvic inflammation.
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