Oat flakes
Possible benefits of oat flakes:
- Providing antioxidants
- Improving insulin response and reducing blood sugar
- Providing plenty of vitamins and minerals
- Improving cholesterol levels
- Promoting healthful bacteria in the digestive tract
- Managing weight
- Reducing the risk of asthma
- Relieving constipation
Agricultural origin: China
Allergens
- Wheat: possible cross contamination
- Gluten: present
- Egg: absent
- Milk: absent
- Nuts: possible cross contamination
Nutritional values ( per 100 gram from supplier )
- Energy: 1530 Kj / 365 Kcal
- Fat: 6.9 g / of which saturated: 1.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 56 g / of which sugar: 1.3 g
- Fibers: 11 g
- Protein: 14 g
- Salt: 0.0 g
Providing antioxidants
Oatmeal contains high levels of antioxidants. Specifically, it contains polyphenols, which are plant-based compounds that are rich in avenanthramides. Avenanthramides are a type of antioxidant that exists almost exclusively in oats.
Improving insulin response and reducing blood sugar
Oatmeal contains a soluble fiber called beta-glucan that can help improve insulin response and possibly reduce blood sugar too. People with type 2 diabetes may find that incorporating oatmeal into their diet helps them manage their blood sugar levels, as long as they do not add extra sugar to the dish. A review of research on the benefits of oatmeal for people with type 2 diabetes found that oatmeal has a positive effect on blood sugar control. The authors stated that more research is necessary to test the safety of oatmeal for people with type 1 diabetes.
Providing plenty of vitamins and minerals
Oatmeal is a nutrient-rich food that contains many vitamins and minerals while being low in calories. Eating low-calorie foods that are high in nutrients can provide a person with the nutrients that their body needs while helping them lose weight or maintain a healthy weight.
Improving cholesterol levels
There is some evidence to back up the claim that oatmeal can support healthy cholesterol levels due to its beta-glucan content. A 2014 review determined that oatmeal can reduce total cholesterol levels if people consume 3 grams (g) or more of beta-glucan a day. According to the research, beta glucan decreased low-density lipoprotein cholesterol, or “bad cholesterol,” but did not affect high-density lipoprotein cholesterol, or “good cholesterol.”
Promoting healthful bacteria in the digestive tract
The beta-glucan in oatmeal forms a gel-like substance when it mixes with water. This solution coats the stomach and digestive tract. The coating feeds good bacteria in the gut, which increases their growth rate and can contribute to a healthy gut. A small study examining oatmeal’s effect on bacterial growth found that it could have a positive effect.
Managing weight
Oatmeal is rich in soluble fiber, so people tend to feel full more quickly after eating it than they do after consuming other foods. Feeling full can help a person reduce their portion size and achieve their weight loss goals. Researchers looking at the effect of oatmeal on appetite concluded that it increased fullness and decreased the desire to eat for the next 4 hours.
Reducing the risk of asthma
Asthma is a common condition that often develops during childhood. There is some evidence to suggest that specific foods can be a risk factor for developing asthma, while others may reduce the risk. For example, a study of 3,781 children determined that those who ate oats as one of their first foods were less likely to develop asthma by the age of 5 years.
Relieving constipation
Constipation is a common gastrointestinal problem that affects almost everyone at some point. The fiber in oatmeal can help keep waste in the gastrointestinal tract moving, which can relieve or prevent constipation.
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