Oats
The oat is the Horatio Alger of cereals, which progressed, if not from rags to riches, at least from weed to health food - Waverley Root
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Oats: A True Superfood
The “superfood” label is thrown around a lot these days – everything from quinoa to kale to avocado is being called a superfood. But there is no scientific definition for the title "superfood", so it can be whacked on anything. (And it is!) If I had to define the word “superfood” I’d say it’s a food that is packed with nutritional value and has clear evidence backing its health benefits.
When it comes to superfoods, there is one food that ticks the boxes. It’s not an ancient grain or a fancy new age green leaf. It’s the humble oat.
Numerous studies have shown that eating oats can lower cholesterol. And a new study confirms this again. The study, published in the American…
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No, oats are not gluten free - here's why
There’s a lot of confusion around oats and whether they are actually gluten free or not – well, oats are not gluten free. To understand why, we’ll look at what gluten actually is, Coeliac versus non-Coeliac gluten sensitivity and legal definitions for labelling here and globally.
Not all oats are gluten free—here’s how to be sure you’re safe
It’s a surprisingly complicated issue.
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Health Goth: Give Your Salad Extra Crunch with Toasted Oats
“There’s a beautiful juxtaposition between the charred peas, sweet courgette, and fresh salsa verde. The oats give everything a bit of a punch.”
Why oats are good for you
It's the ultimate winter breakfast, but getting your oats can also keep the body slim and healthy.
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The Nutrition Source
Oats, formally named Avena sativa, is a type of cereal grain from the Poaceae grass family of plants. The grain refers specifically to the edible seeds of oat grass, which is what ends up in our breakfast bowls. Whether loved or hated for their mushy yet hearty texture when cooked, oats are most prized for their nutritional value and health benefits.
