Oats are the most popular cholesterol lowering grains

Recently, the weather has been cold and grains are very popular In addition to the traditional peanuts and beans, oats have become a rookie in the sale of grains with healthy taste The bulk price is generally 5-6 yuan / Jin It is understood that oats are ranked fifth among the top ten healthy foods by time A study has shown that taking 2 liang of naked oatmeal every day for 3 months can significantly reduce cholesterol, triglyceride and β - lipoproteins in the cardiovascular system and liver, with a total effective rate of 87.2%, which is very helpful for the prevention of cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases in the elderly When it comes to oats, many people have questions Are oats and oatmeal one thing? After consultation, the reporter learned that oats are a kind of coarse grain similar to rice, but they have thick skin and few contents If they are not pressed into pieces, the taste is not good Oats are cooked and pressed This processing method is more conducive to cooking and digestion Nowadays, there are many instant oats in the supermarket, which is a good choice for breakfast However, if you only soak oats in boiled water, the taste will be light It's better to add some milk, honey, red dates, etc to drink together, and the nutrition will be more balanced However, we need to remind you that the so-called "oatmeal" is actually different from oatmeal If you look at these "oatmeal" carefully, you will find that these products rarely contain oatmeal ingredients, or even the vast majority do not contain oatmeal So when you buy, you must choose the pure oats.