Health Benefits

• High in dietary fibre (soluble and insoluble)
One of the richest sources of soluble fibre in the form of beta-glucan (approximately 5 g per 100 g serving).

• Rich in poly and mono-unsaturated fat and essential fatty acids
Linoleic acid and oleic acid (contributes to lowering LDL cholesterol and increasing HDL cholesterol)

• Minerals 
Magnesium, potassium, calcium (helps build strong bones)

• Vitamins
Folacin/folic acid (helps promote heart health)

• Antioxidants

Avenanthramides, unique to oats, which have been seen to inhibit formation of oxygen species and reduce LDL oxidation in vitro soluble fibre beta-glucan offers a range of health benefits as well, which are as follows:

• Provides energy
  The soluble fibre in Oats slows digestion; this results in a slow release of energy that can help keep you physically and mentally active for hours.
• Lowers the risk of heart disease 
  The soluble fibre in Oats lowers total and LDL cholesterol (so-called ‘bad cholesterol’), without lowering HDL cholesterol (so-called ‘good cholesterol’). By lowering cholesterol, the soluble fibre in oats lowers your risk of heart disease. Oatmeal, along with a diet rich in fruits, vegetables and low-fat dairy products helps maintain blood pressure in healthy ranges.
• Controls insulin levels
  The soluble fibre in Oats keeps blood glucose from rising too fast after you eat. This helps control blood glucose and insulin levels, making diabetes more manageable.
• Helps staying in shape 
  The ability of oat soluble fibre to absorb water and swell (increases the bulk of the intestines’ contents) creates a feeling of fullness. Eating oats is a delicious way to help curb the appetite and manage your weight.
  Oat porridge can be cooked up with hot water or low-fat milk in a jiffy. Top it up with fruits, nuts and other condiments to make it even tastier. Oats could even be made into a healthy, savoury poha. Oats also makes for a wholesome addition to chapatti or paratha dough or dosa, idli or uthapam batter.