Oats were used by ancient peoples north of the Roman empire in what is now Switzerland, France and Germany.
The Scots, who made oat meal a sort of national dish, did not really begin to use until the 17th and 18th centuries.
Eating more protein and fiber including the soluble fiber found in oats, can help to achieve weight loss goals. Eating oats keep the person fuller for longer and make less likely to snack in sugary and fatty snacks after eat them.
Whole grain like oatmeal are the nutritional powerhouse. Like wheat, oats contain the highly nutritious bran – the outer casing, which in the case of oats is high in soluble fiber.
Oatmeal is made from whole grain oats that have been stripped of their coating, steamed, rolled flat then thinly sliced. Steel cut, rolled or quick cooking oats all contain the same amount of fiber.
Rolled oats are used in breakfast food, cookies, breads and granola which is a mixture of rolled oats, honey, nuts, raisin, or dates.
Cold oat breakfast cereals contain much less fiber which is about 2 g per serving. Dry oatmeal contains about 14% protein, but cooked oatmeal is only 2 percent protein.
Study by Penn State University stated that a bowl of oats can help the person maintain an even level of energy throughout the day. That because oats are loaded with extra soluble fiber, which slows down the release of sugar into the bloodstream.
Oats not only provides protein, but also vitamin E, selenium, zinc, iron, copper, manganese and magnesium.
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