Healthy Food Database
Oatmeal
In Samuel Johnson's first dictionary of the English language, oats were defined as "eaten by people in Scotland, but fit only for horses in England."
The Scotsman's retort to this was,
"That's why England has such good horses, and Scotland has such fine men!"
Oatmeal is made from ground oats. It can be used to make porridge (a coarse oat is a better alternative) thicken stews and casseroles and make oatcakes and sweet biscuits. Oatmeal is fine in texture, a creamy colour with golden-speckled particles.
Category: Grain
In Season:
all year
To Buy:
Buy from a good quality health food store. Check for any insect infestation - particularly in the summer months.
To Store:
Store grain in the fridge in the summer or in colder months in airtight containers in a dry, cool pantry. Use within 3 months of purchase.
Tips & Tricks:
Oats are wonderful to help calm the nerves and a great food to eat when trying to quit smoking.
Cooking Tips:
Mix wheat flour with oatmeal in pancakes and biscuits.
Nutrition per 0.5 Cup:
Salicylates:
Safe/negligible amount
Benefits the Following Health Conditions:*
Anaemia
Depression
High Blood Pressure
Skin Conditions
Atherosclerosis
Diabetes
Insomnia
Stress
Constipation
High Blood Cholesterol
Low Energy
* This information is sourced by a qualified naturopath. It is non prescriptive and not intended as a cure for the condition. Recommended intake is not provided. It is no substitute for the advice and treatment of a professional practitioner.
Disclaimer:
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