Amazing Health Benefits of Oats

Oats: Avena sativa
Oats are the cereal grains rich in soluble fibre, antioxidants, polyphenols, act as pre-biotics and help in maintaining immunity.

These are either prepared with boiling water or with milk. Fresh fruits and dry fruits are also added.

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Benefits:

• Reduction of cholesterol
• Help in growth of good bacteria in gut.
• Maintains body weight
• Controls blood sugar level
• Prevents constipation
• Improves digestion
• Skin protection

So, oats are really healthy, and are delicious too. It is well known that they have too many benefits. They make your meal healthy and provide Optimum Nutrition to you.

• Rich in Antioxidants: The antioxidants present in oats are vitamin E, phytic acid, phenolic compounds, avenanthramides.
  The free radicals in the body adds to accelerated aging and many health issues. Antioxidants bind with these free radicals resulting in reduced aging.
• Rich in Polyphenols: Toxins get accumulated in body from various sources which are required to be excreted to reduce health issues. Oats are rich in polyphenols that boosts detoxification.
• Acts as Pre-Biotics: Pre-biotics are food for the growth of pro-biotics (living good bacteria) in the gut. As false eating habbits and junk food reduces the growth of pro-biotics, oats are soluble fibre rich along with starch that act as food for growth of pro-biotics in gut. These good bacteria provide immunity along with a healthy living.
• Soluble Fiber: Oat bran is Beta-glucan soluble fiber rich that help in removal of waste from intestine, preventing constipation.
  Generally people(mostly old ones) choose laxatives for getting relief from constipation. Laxatives are good at providing relief from constipation but also cause weight loss as well as reduced quality of life.
  The soluble fibre in oats reduces the use of laxatives and cleans the intestine in a healthy way.
• Controls and Maintains Body Weight: Beta- glucan soluble fiber forms a thick gel, delaying the emptying of stomach. It also promotes the release of satiety hormone (peptide YY)that reduces the calorie intake and risk of obesity.
• Controls Blood Sugar Level: Glycemic index is the ability of carbohydrates in food to add up to the person's glucose level.
  Oats have a low glycemic index thus help to maintain the blood sugar level and absorption of glucose in blood.
• Controls Bad Cholesterol (LDL): Increased level of LDL causes accumulation in the walls of blood vessels leading to blockage. It increases the risk of heart attack.
  Oats reduces the low density lipo-protein (bad cholesterol) thus help to maintain body's cholesterol. Beta glucagon soluble fiber reduces the absorption of cholesterol in the bloodstream.
• Skin protection: The proteins in oats maintains the natural skin barrier protecting the skin from harsh environment. The lubricating fats provide UV rays protection.