Description

BUY OAT FLOUR

Botanical Name: Avena sativa

Common Name: Oat, Oat groat

Description: OAT FLOUR BUILDRESTFOODS

Oats are a whole-grain food, known scientifically as Avena sativa.

When it comes to the healthiest grains on earth, Oat flour is one on the list.

They’re a gluten-free whole grain and a great source of important vitamins, minerals, fiber and antioxidants.

Studies show that oats and oatmeal have many health benefits.

These include weight loss, lower blood sugar levels and a reduced risk of heart disease.

Oat groats, the most intact and whole form of oats, take a long time to cook. For this reason, most people prefer rolled, crushed or steel-cut oats.

Instant (quick) oats are the most highly processed variety. While they take the shortest time to cook, the texture may be mushy.

Nutritional profile:

Oats are furnished with important vitamins, minerals and antioxidant plant compounds. Half a cup (78 grams) of dry oats contains:

• Manganese: 191% of the RDI
• Phosphorus: 41% of the RDI
• Magnesium: 34% of the RDI
• Copper: 24% of the RDI
• Iron: 20% of the RDI
• Zinc: 20% of the RDI
• Folate: 11% of the RDI
• Vitamin B1 (thiamin): 39% of the RDI
• Vitamin B5 (pantothenic acid): 10% of the RDI
• Smaller amounts of calcium, potassium, vitamin B6 (pyridoxine) and vitamin B3 (niacin)

In addition is 51 grams of carbs, 13 grams of protein, 5 grams of fat and 8 grams of fiber, but only 303 calories.

Health Importance:

1. Oats are highly Nutritious
2. They are a good source of carbs and fiber, including the powerful fiber beta-glucan
3. They also contain more protein and fat than most grains
4. It is rich in unique antioxidants called avenanthramides. Avenanthramides may help lower blood pressure levels by increasing the production of nitric oxide
5. It contain large amounts of beta-glucan, a type of soluble fiber, which can help reduce total cholesterol level, blood sugar, and increase growth of good bacteria for fast digestion.

Possible Meal Preparation:

1. Scrambled eggs with oat
2. Cake baking and many more