Of the minerals, oats contain chromium, fluorine, iodine, manganese, zinc, magnesium, nickel, sulfur, and a large amount of iron. An important enzyme has been found in oat grains, similar in its action to the enzymes of the pancreas. It helps to establish carbohydrate metabolism in the body. Oat products also contain the most important substances – thyrostatins, which have a positive effect on the functioning of the endocrine system. The presence of iron determines the positive effect of oat products on the chemical composition of the blood.
The presence of starch in oatmeal contributes to its slow digestion, which supplies the body with energy for a very long time. Oats are recommended to be included in the diet to restore heart function, because of the B vitamins, which have a positive effect on the nervous system. Also, the rare ability of oats is to have a beneficial effect on the walls of the gastrointestinal tract. Oatmeal and jelly have a mild enveloping effect, oat mucus lubricates irritated stomach walls, treats ulcerative conditions, and helps with heartburn.
For medicinal purposes, not only oat grains are used, but also grass and straw. In terms of the content of valuable substances, oat husks and grass are not inferior to cereals themselves. On the basis of oat husks, medicinal infusions and decoctions are prepared, which have antipyretic, diaphoretic and mild diuretic effects.
Oatmeal and flour are usually used to prepare cereals, casseroles, pastries, puddings, jelly, sauces, and dietary flakes. Broths of oats and oatmeal are used to supplement the diet for dietary and medical nutrition – oats have an extremely beneficial effect on the metabolism in the body.
You can buy unprocessed oats, as well as other natural oat products, in a specialized online store, in markets and in large supermarkets.
