Whether for muesli breakfast, in a smoothie, or as a savory patty for lunch – oatmeal is a mega food trend. But how healthy is this superfood? What should you consider if you eat oatmeal every day – and who should rather avoid it? However, it is well known that it is the perfect snack while enjoying the crazy time watch live.
WHAT IS IT?
Oatmeal is made from raw oats: First, the oats are cleaned of straw and then treated with steam and subsequent dry heat for several hours. This process develops the typically nutty aroma. Additionally, this heat treatment weakens the activity of certain enzymes – known as lipases – thus preventing a rancid, bitter taste during storage.
The oat kernels are then separated from the husks and flattened under high pressure: The resulting flakes are made from the whole grain, retaining most of their nutrients. So, there’s little reason not to eat oatmeal every day.
OATMEAL IS HEALTHY
Most healthy people can eat oatmeal every day without concern, as it is a nutrient-rich whole-grain product.
There are three types:
- Hearty flakes or large-leaf flakes are made from whole oat kernels, are quite chewy, and swell the slowest when soaked or cooked.
- Tender flakes or small-leaf flakes are rolled from oat groats (chopped oat kernels) and swell faster.
- Melting flakes are rolled from oat flour; they dissolve immediately when stirred into liquid and are drinkable.
- Nutrients and Nutritional Values
- Oatmeal consists of about 70% (complex) carbohydrates, is a good source of protein (15%), and has a high content of unsaturated fatty acids and soluble fibers.
Oatmeal also contains many minerals and vitamins: iron, phosphorus, magnesium, calcium, and zinc, as well as vitamin B1, vitamin B6, and vitamin E.
With 350 kilocalories per 100 grams, the calorie content is relatively high. However, this is no cause for concern, as oatmeal is a whole-grain product with many complex carbohydrates and fibers. The body, therefore, takes relatively long to digest the flakes, and the blood sugar level rises only slowly. As a result, a portion of oatmeal keeps you full for a long time and prevents cravings.
WHAT HAPPENS IF YOU EAT IT DAILY?
Your digestion gets moving: The fibers in the oatmeal swell in the intestine, increasing your stool volume. However, you should drink enough, so the fibers have enough liquid to swell.
Oatmeal can lead to beautiful skin, hair, and nails: The nutrients contained – such as biotin, zinc, silicon, and copper – are important for healthy skin, hair, and nails.
Your nervous system and metabolism are strengthened by the contained B vitamins.
Oatmeal supports blood formation and bones thanks to the contained minerals.
Of course, as with everything, the dose is crucial. Although there can be health benefits to eating oatmeal every day, the principle of a balanced and varied diet still applies The more balanced and varied, the better!
HOW TO EAT IT BEST
Oatmeal is not only very popular but also very versatile: Whether sweet or savory – there’s a suitable preparation form for everyone. However, there are things to consider in preparation:
To absorb as much iron as possible, you should soak the oatmeal – best even overnight: Soaking partially breaks down substances that inhibit iron absorption (phytates).
If you like to drink coffee or black tea in the morning, wait an hour before eating your oatmeal: The tannins contained in coffee and tea also inhibit iron absorption.
A good combination is oatmeal and vitamin C-rich fruits or a glass of orange, currant, or sea buckthorn juice: Vitamin C increases the absorption of iron from plant sources.
As a muesli, use pure oatmeal and add nuts and fruits of your choice. Compared to ready-made muesli mixes, this way you can avoid added sugar and additives and know exactly what’s in your muesli.
