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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