For those looking to incorporate nutritious foods to their dietsthe oatmeal brings with it a wide world of healthy alternatives. The inclusion of oats in the diet could promote better blood sugar control, essential for diabetes management.
Several studies have attributed to oats properties in the cell regeneration for being rich in vitamins A, B, C and E. A diet rich in oats plays an important role in collagen productiona natural component of skin, hair, nails and bones.
How to prepare oats to take advantage of their benefits
Oats have different preparation methodswhich depending on the ingredients with which it is prepared or its cooking process, its nutritional value may vary.
Specialists recommend soak the oats to soak up its nutritional value. When left in water, oats become more digestible and allows its properties and nutrients to be better absorbed, helping to better process the vitamins and minerals from other foods.
The correct way to soak oats is in a container with the amount of oats that will be consumed. Then it should be filled with water until it exceeds the ingredient and add an acidic mediumsuch as a teaspoon of apple cider vinegar or the juice of half a lemon. Without mixing, let it rest for 10 hours in a cool place, not the refrigerator. Finally rinse, strain and use the oats for the preparation you want.
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Easy breakfasts with oatmeal
Oatmeal porridge
It is prepared by mixing the flakes soaked in water or milkand you can add fruit, nuts and spices to taste. This is the simplest and most well-known way to consume it.
Oat milk
To prepare it, add two tablespoons of oat flakes (20 grams), honey or stevia (optional and to taste) to a glass of water (250 milliliters). Beat the water with the oat flakes at room temperature until the water turns white. Strain well and sweeten to taste. This drink is Ideal for those who are lactose intolerant or have difficulty digesting milk and can be used just like cow’s milk.
Oatmeal cookies
To prepare them, you must make a thick dough with coarse oat flakes, whole oat flour, date paste, milk, olive oil and baking powder. Then, you must shape the dough into a 3.5 cm diameter roll, using cling film, and then refrigerate it until it reaches the desired consistency before serving. cut it into slices and bake it.
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