Oatmeal is a kind of coarse grain that we often eat in our daily life. Oatmeal is rich in protein, contains 8 essential amino acids, and is rich in B vitamins, iron, zinc, calcium, etc. The linoleic acid contained in oats is an essential fatty acid for the human body, which not only maintains the normal metabolism of the human body but also is an essential component for the synthesis of prostaglandins.

The main benefits of oatmeal are:

1. The beta-glucan in oat has the functions of lowering blood sugar, and blood cholesterol, regulating intestinal flora, reducing the occurrence of cardiovascular disease, preventing diabetes, and so on. Eating oatmeal regularly can regulate blood sugar, and blood lipids, improve gastrointestinal function, lose weight, etc. It also has a therapeutic effect on hyperlipidemia.

2. Oatmeal contains a lot of polyphenol antioxidants, which can improve immunity and delay aging.

3. Oatmeal is rich in soluble dietary fiber, which can delay the emptying of the stomach, quickly produce satiety, control appetite, and play a role in losing weight. It can also relax the bowels and prevent constipation.

4. Oatmeal can provide carbohydrates, provide energy to the body, and can replace a part of polished rice and noodles as a staple food.

You can cook oatmeal, rice, and millet together to make oatmeal, and eat oatmeal, eggs, milk, vegetables, and fruits for breakfast, and the nutrition is very rich and comprehensive.

When buying oatmeal, it should be noted that pure oatmeal is rolled from oatmeal, which is flat and highly viscous when cooked. Wheat flakes are a mixture of various grains, such as wheat, corn, rice, barley, etc., which contains only a small part of oatmeal, or even no oatmeal.

To buy plain oatmeal with no added sugar and no other ingredients, the higher the percentage of oatmeal, the higher the nutritional value. And bought oatmeal, it is best to cook it before eating, which can increase satiety and delay the rise of blood sugar after meals.