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Health Series #9. Oat

Herbs, Food Ingredients, and Health

It is natural to become physically weaker as one ages. However, it is possible to stay younger and healthier than your physical age by what you eat at your table every day. More and more medical research and studies have shown the medicinal properties and benefits of herbs and healthy diet.

As of this new year of 2024, let us stay healthy by looking into a variety of herbs one by one, their nutrition facts, and healthy diet so that we are able to lead a life with more confidence and constantly get ourselves back on track with aplomb even if we happen to deviate from the optimal state of health.

 


# 9. OAT

What comes to your mind when you think of healthy breakfast menu? It might not be a bowl of highly processed cereal or bagels made from bleached wheat flower with thick cream cheese. Instead of these easy and unhealthy choices of breakfast, let us turn to some golden ingredients in your pantry: Oats!

 

Oats are rich in 1. ________________ (which is both soluble and insoluble) that helps keep you full between meals and regulates blood sugar levels. In addition, oats contain vitamins and essential minerals, including manganese, phosphorus, magnesium, iron, zinc, and folate.

 

Oats also have a low  2.__________________index and load, meaning that they do not cause spikes in blood sugar levels when consumed. They have been shown to help with lowering 3. ________________ cholesterol,

4. tri__________________, and glucose while raising 5. _______________ cholesterol levels.

 

You can enjoy oats in various ways: 6. ___________________ oats are also known as old-fashioned or whole oats. They are oat groats that have been dehusked, steamed, and made into flat flakes to shorten their cooking time. You can cook this type of oats into porridge and are often used in muesli, granola, flapjacks, and oatcakes.

 

7. _____________-cut oats are also called Irish or Scottish oats whose groats are cut into smaller pieces using a steel blade. This type of oats is the least processed with a slightly higher amount of fiber compared to the other types. Since this type of oats are very low on the Glycemic index compared to the other categories, they are the best choice for blood sugar control.

 

**Caveat on using instant oats: Beware of the additives that are often included in certain types. For instance, instant oats often contain sugar, salt, and preservatives, making them the worst kind of oats to eat.

 

Answer Keys

    1.  fiber

    2.  glycemic

    3.  LDL (Low Density Lipoprotein)

    4.  glycerides

    5.  HDL (High Density Lipoprotein)

    6.  Rolled

    7.  Steel-cut

 

**Source from Healthier Steps

 

Acrostic poem using OAT by Jean J. Lee

 

Opulent dish is not necessary

As long as you got a healthy bowl of oatmeal

Time to make a change with your breakfast!

 

 

 

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Santa Ana Tustin Compounding Pharmacy

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