Local superfood, energy supplier and probably the healthiest breakfast there is. Oat flakes and oats have become a long-running success in the breakfast landscape. The many advantages of oats have now become common knowledge among a great many people. Athletes no longer want to do without the energy bomb that is oats.
But why are oats really so healthy and what makes them the local superfood that we all love? We will answer these questions and more in today's blog post.
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Oats: the perfect breakfast
Whether as porridge or in muesli, oats have become a classic among breakfast products. Oats are the perfect choice for a healthy breakfast. More and more people are starting their day with a warm porridge. Adding plenty of fruit to the porridge is a quick and easy way to get the vitamins you need for the day.
For athletes, oats have become a staple in their diet. Oats provide a lot of energy, which is extremely important for building muscle.
For many athletes, nutrition is extremely crucial for performance – in competitive sports, it is now common practice to follow a strict diet that is perfectly coordinated with experts.
Oats have an extremely high nutritional value – this means they provide the body with high-quality vitamins and important minerals. They also have a high satiety effect.
5 benefits of oats
Oats are a real superfood and have many advantages. Not only are oats very healthy, but they are also mostly grown regionally, leaving other superfoods in the dust. With a good ecological footprint, you're not only taking care of your body, but also the environment. Plus, the right preparation of oats for breakfast is super easy.
We have summarized the top five benefits of oats and oatmeal below.
1. Oats are a miracle cure for losing weight
For many people, diets are usually tough and, above all, annoying. Often, the wrong diets don't lead to the desired results. However, oats can help you lose weight – and it's not too difficult to implement either.
If you eat oats for breakfast – preferably in porridge form, because a warm breakfast can also help you to live healthier and more energetically – you will feel full for longer and can save yourself the hassle of annoying snacks in between meals.
Oats also give you a lot of energy. The high nutrient content of oats is responsible for this. So it is not a lot of energy, but it is extremely high quality.
The long-chain carbohydrates contained in oats are very important for your body and help you feel full for longer. They also help to boost fat burning. What can't oats do?
2. Oats help prevent diabetes and help you deal with it
Especially for people with diabetes, oats are an indispensable part of the diet. The high proportion of beta-glucan in oats is considered to be insulin-sparing or insulin-protecting.
After eating, the blood sugar level increases much less if you eat oats. Since the natural insulin production in diabetics is inhibited, oats and their beta-glucan are a great help.
Even for people who are at risk of developing diabetes, oats are the perfect addition to your diet. Because if you take preventive measures early enough, you will have fewer problems later on.
3. Oats are a natural cholesterol-lowering food
Oats are considered to be a cholesterol-lowering food. They actively help to keep blood lipid levels balanced. Cholesterol and triglycerides are vital components of blood.
High cholesterol levels lead to fatty degeneration of blood vessels. The consequences of this are that deposits form and you have an increased risk of heart attacks or strokes. Here, too, beta glucan is the most important part for prevention.
Beta-glucan binds bile acid and water, which have the task of dissolving fat in the body. By taking oats and beta-glucan, you consume cholesterol in a natural way.
One portion of muesli or oat porridge contains 3-5 grams of beta-glucan. With regular consumption of oats, you will notice a relatively quick positive development.
4. Oats as a digestive aid
Thanks to their high fiber content, oats are a true digestive aid. The only important thing is to remember to drink enough!
Oats are still considered a proven home remedy today. They can alleviate symptoms, especially for gastrointestinal diseases.
The indigestible fibers contained in oats keep the acidic gastric juice away from the mucous membrane like a protective layer. In addition, boiled porridge with water or milk boosts digestion.
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5. Oats help and prevent many illnesses
Whether it's diabetes, heart disease or intestinal disease, oats can help in many cases. With the many healthy substances that oats contain, you can really prevent a wide range of illnesses.
The many antioxidants help to prevent high blood pressure. This is due to the increased production of nitric oxide. The gas molecule nitric oxide dilates the blood vessels and thus improves blood flow.
In addition, consuming oats can prevent inflammation and itching. In general, antioxidants are good for protecting the body from free radicals, premature aging of tissues, and even cancer.
Healthy breakfast with oats – it's easy to do!
We have now discussed at length that oats are probably the healthiest and only real local superfood. But what is the best way to incorporate oats into your breakfast?
In principle, it is not difficult to incorporate oats into your diet. But if you don't like breakfast, you don't have to do without oats altogether.
There are many delicious recipes with oats that are more suitable for the evening, such as oat and courgette pancakes from the pan. But basically, oats are best suited for breakfast.
How about an oat drink instead of conventional milk in your coffee or tea? Smoothies also taste great with an oat drink. Just use an oat drink instead of water and enjoy.
Speaking of smoothies – have you ever tried adding oats to your smoothie? If not, you've been missing out, because the little flakes not only taste great, they also add a proper brunch to your smoothie. Definitely recommended!
If you don't like smoothies, are you more of a porridge fan? Our porridges are not only our first choice. Whether it's porridge specially for athletes with lots of protein or, for example, our strawberry chia porridge, we have the right dose of oats for everyone. Or let yourself be inspired by overnight oats ideas.
Oats are also a popular ingredient in muesli and muesli bars. That's why Bircher muesli is so healthy – fresh apples and oats, as well as the extremely gentle preparation, make Bircher muesli a real hit!
