Oat, commonly known as naked oats, is a kind of low-sugar, high-nutrition and high-energy food. The nutrients in oat are not only very abundant, but also with superior quality. It is one of the most popular foods for modern people. Among the ten kinds of healthy food from "Time" magazine, oat ranks the fifth. After refined processing, oat can be made into oatmeal, which is more convenient to eat, and its taste is also improved. As a result, it has been widely accepted by a lot of people.

The effects of oat:
Oat is rich in B vitamins and zinc, both of which have a regulating effect on the metabolism of carbohydrate and fat. What's more, they can effectively reduce the cholesterol level in human body. Regular consumption of oats may play a preventative role on cerebral and vascular diseases, which is the main threat to the middle-aged and elderly people. According to the studies from Beijing Medical Research Center, it is confirmed that, as long as you take in 50 grams of oatmeal every day, it can make the blood cholesterol drop by an average of 39 mg in every one hundred milliliters of blood, and the triglycerides level will decrease by 76 mg.

Regular consumption of oats is also very beneficial for the diabetes patients, because it has very good effect of reducing glucose and losing weight. Oatmeal also has the function of relaxing the bowels. This is not only because it contains plant fibers, but also because it contains plenty of vitamin B1 and vitamin B12, which are very effective in regulating the function of the digestive tract. Many old people have dry stool, which will easily cause cerebral vascular accident. In such a case, eating oats can relieve the troubles brought by constipation.

What's more, oat can also improve blood circulation, and relieve the pressure in work and life. In addition, it contains calcium, phosphorus, zinc and other minerals, which also have the effects of preventing osteoporosis, promoting wound healing, as well as preventing anemia, so it is a high-quality food for calcium supplementation.

Application people: Most ordinary people can eat oats, but it is more suitable for the elderly people.

Eating amount: About 40 grams per meal.

The last thing you should pay special attention to is, never eat too much oats each time. Otherwise, it may cause serious consequences to your body, such as stomach cramps or flatulence.