Oat (Scientific Name: Avena sativa L.) is a cereal just like wheat, barley etc. and originated in Scotland. It is still a national diet of the people of this country. This cereal can be used in many forms as food product though is not a refined product and rather is termed as ‘whole food’. The Oat groat (kernel) is rolled or crushed into oatmeal or may be crushed in fine oat flour. Ideally this should be having for breakfast, cooked with water or milk (as porridge) and one can add fruits and nuts to it. It can be eaten hot or cold and is an ideal way to provide the body with energy through the morning. It digests slowly, thus keeping you feeling full longer, and studies have shown that it can help in many diseases like diabetes, high cholesterol, and helps women through mood swings during menopause. It also has a cancer fighting properties.
Oats contains more soluble fibre than any other cereals and it is the only cereal which contains protein, avenalin, which is of globulin or legume category. 100 gram of oats provides 390 Kcal of energy level.
Other than porridge, you can make several other salty dishes with oats. I will write such easy recipes using oats next day.
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