A detailed discussion of how beneficial oats are as a food and what it does for the body

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Oats (Avena sativa) is a food grain that grows well in cold climates. It is a crop of paddy, wheat and barley. Oats rank almost at the top of the homogeneous diet list as a healthy food. Oats are rich in fiber, iron, protein, vitamins and a host of nutrients. Oats in particular contain vitamin-B which helps the body digest carbohydrates. In addition, oats are rich in calcium, magnesium, zinc, copper, manganese, thiamine, etc., which are higher than other cereals. Oats are naturally low in fat. It also contains beneficial fatty acids, i.e. monounsaturated fats. It is digested relatively slowly as it contains a lot more dissolved fiber or fiber than other cereals.

Benefits of Oats:

Studies have shown that it contains very high levels of easily soluble beta-glucan, which plays a significant role in reducing harmful cholesterol and is thought to be helpful in reducing heart disease. There are also some other beneficial ingredients such as alpha-tocoterionol and alpha-tocopherols, which act as anti-oxidants and play a helpful role in keeping the heart healthy, preventing Alzheimer's disease, glaucoma and prostate cancer.

Lowers Cholesterol:

The fiber present in oats reduces lipids. Oats contain very high levels of easily soluble beta-glucan which plays a very helpful role in reducing harmful cholesterol for the body. Dietary fiber in oats helps control cholesterol levels. Studies have shown that eating three grams of oats a day helps reduce cholesterol by about eight to ten percent.

Cures High Blood Pressure:

Oats are helpful in controlling high blood pressure. Putting oatmeal in the daily diet helps to reduce systolic and diastolic blood pressure. The magnesium and fiber present in oats normalizes blood circulation and stabilizes the formation of diseases.

Reduces the risk of heart disease:

The high levels of antioxidants present in oats work against free radicals and inflammation. The antioxidants in oats are very unique, called avenanthramides. It protects LDL cholesterol from being damaged by free-radicals, thus controlling good cholesterol or LDL levels and reducing the risk of heart disease.

Controls blood sugar levels:

Oats contain high levels of sugar. It contains a large amount of fiber. So it is slowly digested and limits the amount of glucose in the blood. Oatmeal is known to reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes very easily.

Weight Loss:

A bowl of oats every morning can be very effective for those who want to lose weight and control their weight. Oats are rich in protein and fiber so they help to keep the stomach full for a long time and do not get hungry.

Eliminates anxiety:

It increases the levels of serotonin in the brain. Serotonin is a hormone that regulates appetite, sleep and mood. Having serotonin helps reduce oats. Magnesium is responsible for deep sleep. Oats contain magnesium so it helps to keep the mind calm and cheerful.

Use of oats in skin care:

You can apply it on the face or body skin as soon as you eat oatmeal. It moisturizes the skin and makes the skin soft and supple. Oats play a very helpful role in protecting the skin from dryness, various types of rashes, black spots, eczema, sunburn, etc. Usually in these cases the pH just rises and makes the skin rough. Oats normalize the pH level of the skin, resulting in a soothing feeling of the skin and it contains a compound called avasin which acts as a fungicide, and saponin, which acts as a cleansing ingredient and contains flavonoid compounds that protect the sun from harmful UV rays. By

Boosts immunity:

The anti-microbial and anti-oxidant properties of beta-glucone in oats help to keep the body free from bacterial infections by boosting immunity.

Prevents Breast Cancer:

Oats contain phytonutrients that work against cancer. It can effectively prevent breast and other hormone-saturated cancers, helping to reduce the risk of breast cancer in post-menopausal women. One bowl of oatmeal per day is known to reduce the risk of breast cancer in women by about 41%.