Oatmeal

INTRODUCTION

All oats start off as oat groats ~ the whole, unbroken grains. Before being processed into any other variety of oat, groats are usually roasted at a very low temperature. This not only gives the oats their nice toasty flavor, but the heat also inactivates the enzyme that causes oats to go rancid, making them more shelf-stable.

The difference between steel-cut, rolled, and instant oats is simply how much the oat groat has been processed. This also results in each variety having a distinct texture and varying cook times.

Steel-cut Oats - Also referred to as Irish or Scottish oats, this type of oatmeal is processed by chopping the whole oat groat into several pieces, rather than rolled. Steel-cut oats look almost like rice that's been cut into pieces. This variety takes the longest to cook, and has a toothsome, chewy texture that retains much of its shape even after cooking.

Rolled Oats - Also called old-fashioned or whole oats, rolled oats look like flat, irregularly round, slightly textured discs. When processed, the whole grains of oats are first steamed to make them soft and pliable, then pressed to flatten them. Rolled oats cook faster than steel-cut oats, absorb more liquid, and hold their shape relatively well during cooking.

Instant Oats - Also referred to as quick oats, instant oats are the most processed of the three oat varieties. They are pre-cooked, dried, and then rolled and pressed slightly thinner than rolled oats. They cook more quickly than steel-cut or rolled oats, but retain less of their texture, and often cook up mushy.

Even though these 3 types of oats have undergone a different level of processing, resulting in different textures and cooking time. There are still one thing in common they all share which is the nutritional value. Steel-cut, rolled, and instant oats all have the same nutritional profile since they're all made from whole oat groats.

People keep saying that "Eating oatmeal for breakfast is a good way to start the day". Why is that? What makes oatmeal so special? Lets uncover the secrets of oatmeal and satisfy our curiosity. 

BENEFITS

1) Prevents Cardiovascular Diseases

2) Prevents Constipation

3) Controls Blood Sugar Levels

4) Reduces Cancer Risk

5) Reduces Hypertension

6) Rich Source of Magnesium

7) Supports Weight Loss

8) Enhances Immune Response to Disease

9) Protects Skin

You can read more in details from the links below ↓

References:

What's the Difference Between Steel-Cut, Rolled, and Instant Oats?

9 Amazing Benefits of Oats

Now we know why oatmeal is so special. Well what are we waiting for? Lets eat some oatmeal. I usually just use instant oat to make oatmeal everyday for breakfast. (Just mix and heat on a stove the instant oat + skim milk + little brown sugar = oatmeal) it just took 2 minutes to cook it. Very simple and very delicious. But if that is not your bowl of oatmeal, then just mix it up a little. Make something creative and to your own liking. With the oat as the key ingredient, we can make so many tasty things. Lets change our life to a healthy life with eating oat everyday. Start feeling the difference after that. Have fun eating healthy 😉.

Recommended:

Quaker Instant Oatmeal Original, 12 Packets per Box (Pack of 4) 

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