Oats
May 31st, 2010 | Posted by in 6 Grain & PulsesGetting your oats in the morning means you are more likely to sow your oats at night. Wholegrain wheat, oats, barley, rye, corn and rice are all packed with B vitamins, fibre and essential protein, which aids in the development of sperm.
Oats are packed with slow-release of energy – they are the best way to start your day. They are high in soluble fibre and a good source of healthy fats. They help keep hunger at bay, low ‘bad’ cholesterol, and keep blood sugar levels even.
Oats contain a range of antioxidants and plant chemicals to help heart and arteries healthy. They also contain polyphenols, plant compounds that can suppress tumor growth. Oats are relatively low on the glycemic index, which make them suitable for people with insulin resistance and diabetics.
The fat content of oats means that they don’t store well for long, so keep them in an air tight container in a cool, dry dark place and use within two – three weeks.
60 g of oats contains
- 233 Kcalories
- 4 g fat
- 10 g protein
- 40 g carbohydrate
- 6.4 g fibre
- 34 mcg folate
- 0.5 mg vitamin B1
- 0.6 mg niacin
- 1.5 mg vitamin E
- 106 mg magnesium
- 257 mg potassium
- 32 mg calcium
- 2.8 mg iron
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