Avena Sativa, commonly known as oats all around the world, holds numerous health benefits and is loaded with nutrients. Consuming 30-40gms of oats every day can benefit your health a lot. Oats in breakfast keeps you energized throughout the day. There is a special type of fiber, ‘beta glucan’ found in it, which is good for health.
Delhi-based nutritionist Divya Sharma explains that oats contain fiber, beta-glucan, which helps in reducing harmful cholesterol (LDL). Apart from fiber, protein is also found in abundance. She says that the consumption of oats is also helpful in reducing weight because being rich in fiber, it takes some time to digest, which makes the stomach feel full. With the help of this, unnecessary food intake can be avoided. Since it is gluten-free, it can also be consumed by people who are allergic to gluten.
Nutritional Value Of Oats
Most people prefer eating oats for breakfast, as it is considered very healthy and is fulfilling. According to the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), the nutritional value of oats per 100 grams is:
| Nutrients | Amount |
| Protein | 12.5g |
| Total lipid (fat) | 6.25g |
| Carbohydrates | 67.5g |
| Fiber | 10g |
| Fatty Acid (monounsaturated fat) | 2.5g |
Fatty Acid (polyunsaturated fat) | 2.5g |
| Calcium | 50g |
| Iron | 4. 25g |
| Potassium | 350g |
Benefits Of Oats
Nutritionist Divya Sharma informs that consumption of oats is beneficial for almost all diseases including high blood pressure, diabetes, constipation and for people of all ages. Some of the health benefits of regular consumption of oats are as follows.
- The fiber 'beta glucan' found in oats helps in controlling cholesterol. Therefore, those who consume it regularly are less prone to heart diseases.
- Regular consumption of oats helps in controlling high blood pressure.
- Consumption of oats is also beneficial for patients suffering from diabetes.
- Eating oats for breakfast keeps your stomach full for a long time and your gut health is maintained.
- The insoluble fiber found in oats relieves the problem of constipation and increases digestion power.
- Oats are rich in calcium, potassium, vitamin B-complex and magnesium, which are good for the health of the nervous system. Apart from this, these elements increase the amount of serotonin in the brain, which provides relief from mental conditions such as stress and depression. It also induces sleep.
- Oats consumption is good for people struggling with skin dryness. Not just for eating, oats face pack is also good for the skin and it enhances beauty.
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