Oat, also known as brome, wild wheat and cowslip, can be called a natural "exciting food". This is because oats are rich in nutrients, mucous membrane materials, fiber materials, and very easy to digest. A hormone like substance in oats has the effect of excitement and anesthetics.
[Nutrition]
Oats are mainly composed of starch, protein, fat, amino acids, and contain a large amount of plant fiber, vitamin B1, B12, and a small amount of vitamin E, calcium, phosphorus, iron, riboflavin, as well as unique saponins in cereal crops.
[Medicinal effect]
(1)。 Oats are rich in B vitamins and zinc, which can regulate the metabolism of sugars and fats. Oats also contain rich pectin, which can effectively reduce cholesterol in the human body.
(2)。 Vitamin E contained in oats can maintain skin elasticity and physiological function, improve blood circulation, and relieve the pressure of life and work.
(3)。 Calcium, phosphorus, iron, zinc and other minerals contained in oats can be prevented osteoporosis Promote wound healing and prevention anemia It is a good calcium supplement, especially suitable for the middle-aged and elderly people.
(4)。 The oil content of oats accounts for 4%~16%, and the proportion of unsaturated lipids is large. Long term consumption of Yanshuai Tablets atherosclerosis And coronary heart disease 、 hypertension It has good curative effect.
(5)。 Oats β- The content of glucan is also much higher than that of other cereal crops, reaching 3%~6% diabetes It has therapeutic effect.
[Usage]
Oatmeal and oatmeal porridge are good breakfast food. Oatmeal flour can also be used to make high-grade biscuits, cakes, children's food, etc.
The most common way to eat oats is to soak them in boiling water. If you think oats can only be eaten with water, you are wrong. In fact, using instant oatmeal can make you eat breakfast in a different way, and the time will never exceed three minutes.
Strawberry milk oatmeal
Efficacy: It is fragrant, smooth, and replenishes vitamins.
(1)。 Add boiling water to instant oatmeal.
(2)。 Pour in 100ml fresh milk (hot or cold can be determined according to personal preference), and then add fresh strawberries to serve.
Tips: Strawberry milk oatmeal porridge is very popular with children because of its unique flavor and sweet taste. Depending on your preference, you can also cover it with cheese, honey or syrup.
Chrysanthemum Oat Congee
Efficacy: Heat clearing and fire removing, sweet and fragrant.
(1)。 Take 5-10g chrysanthemum and add boiling water to brew.
(2)。 Add 50g instant oatmeal and mix well. Honey or syrup can be added according to different personal preferences.
Tips: The porridge is bright and slightly yellow, with a delicate smell. Chrysanthemum has the effects of dispelling wind and heat, clearing liver and eyesight, detoxification, etc. It can prevent wind heat if taken regularly cold 、 headache Vertigo, red eyes, swelling and pain, etc.
[Food taboo]
Eating oats at a time should not be too much, or it will cause stomach cramps or flatulence.
[Applicable quantity]
About 40g per meal.
From Food Code by Zhang Xunjie, China Textile Press