{"id":450,"date":"2021-09-29T09:00:00","date_gmt":"2021-09-29T09:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.foodandmoodcreations.com\/?p=450"},"modified":"2023-05-23T15:26:24","modified_gmt":"2023-05-23T15:26:24","slug":"the-health-benefits-of-oats","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.foodandmoodcreations.com\/the-health-benefits-of-oats\/","title":{"rendered":"The Amazing Health Benefits Of Oats"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
Believe it or not, oats are one of the healthiest grains on the planet. Oats are typically undervalued because of thier high carb levels. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Raw oats contain approximately 66% carbs. However, since nearly 11% of oats carbs are fiber, oats are a carb that’s worth it. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Not only are oats naturally gluten-free, but they are an excellent source of essential fiber and several bioactive compounds such as phenolic composites, vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Oats, scientifically referred to as Avena sativa<\/em>, are a wholegrain cereal belonging to the Poaceae<\/em> grass species. The oasts that are a breakfast staple in most kitchens are the edible seeds of oat grass. <\/p>\n\n\n\n There are several types of oats you may come across at the market. Oat groats are the include the whole oat, and therefore they have longer cooking times than other types of oats. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Consequently, most people favor crushed, rolled, or steel-cut oats. Instant oats, also known as quick oats, are the most processed type of oats and have the shortest cooking time. The only drawback of instant oats is thier mushy texture and consistency.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In contrast, rolled oats are a variety that undergoes light processing. Rolled oats are produced from de-husked and steamed oat groats, and they are then rolled into flat flakes using heavy rollers and stabilized by lightly toasting them. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Rolled oats are not as mushy as instant oats, but they have a chewier texture. Steel-cut oats are processed with steel blades that cut the groats into two to three pinhead-sized pieces. Steel-cut oats are known for their firm and chewy texture even after they have been cooked. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Oats are prepared as oatmeal or porridge for breakfast. However, they can also be used to make muffins, cookies, quick bread<\/a> or yeast breads, granola bars, and other baked goods.<\/p>\n\n\n\n