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#Oats Porridge: Healthy Breakfast


Oats are a whole-grain cereal, known scientifically as Avena sativa. They are mainly grown in North America and Europe. They are a very good source of fiber, especially beta-glucan, and are high in vitamins, minerals and antioxidants. Whole oats are the only source of a unique group of antioxidants called avenanthramides, believed to have protective effects against heart disease. Due to their beneficial health effects, such as lowering blood sugar and cholesterol levels, oats have gained considerable interest as a health food (1, 2, 3, 4). Oats are most commonly rolled or crushed, and can be con

Oats are a whole-grain cereal, known scientifically as Avena sativa. They are mainly grown in North America and Europe.

They are a very good source of fiber, especially beta-glucan, and are high in vitamins, minerals and antioxidants.

Whole oats are the only source of a unique group of antioxidants called avenanthramides, believed to have protective effects against heart disease. Oats is a very popular breakfast for diabetics

Hope Roberts

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