Friday 10 February 2017

How Nutritious Oat-Based Snacks are?


Oats, renowned scientifically as Avena sativa, are cereals which are seeds that are edible and are branded by a similar name. They are a solid cereal grain ready to withstand poor soil conditions in which different crops are unable to savor. Oats pick up some portion of their unique flavor from the roasting procedure that they experience in the wake of being reaped and cleaned. Despite the fact that oats are then hulled, this procedure does not strip away their grain and germ, permitting them to hold a concentrated source of their fiber and supplements.


Health Benefits of Oats:

·      Blood Pressure: Having rolled oats every day can help in controlling the levels of blood pressure. This also helps trim down the need of hypertensive medication in certain cases, and maintains constant pressure of the blood.

·        Balances blood sugar level: Oats are loaded with beta-glucan which is a soluble fiber that changes to gel form during the digestive procedure. The gel escalates the thickness of food in the small intestines and stomach, which helps to maintain blood sugar levels in the body; extremely beneficial to diabetics.

·     Prevents cardiovascular disease: The dietary fibers available in the oats, helps to reduce the bad cholesterol (LDL) without affecting the good cholesterol (HDL).

·   Reduces cancer risk: According to a study done on the oat-based snacks market, one of the compound “lignan” presents in fiber oats, which helps to reduce chances of hormone type cancers like prostate, breast, and ovarian cancer. Same compound prevents cardiovascular disease as well.

There are several varieties of oat based snacks available in the market; also they are fulfilled with many nutrients which help for gaining valuable protein and maintain suitable health. Oat biscuits, rolled oats, oats bar, curd oats, oat egg omelets, vegetable oat porridge, oatmeal pancakes, etc., are some healthy oat based snacks which are good in taste and useful for enhancing mental health and maintain health benefits.

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