Consuming oatmeal appropriately can aid weight loss. This is because oat beta-glucan, the most effective lipid-lowering component in oats, inhibits cholesterol biosynthesis and absorption in the human body. After one month of oat consumption, the average serum cholesterol level decreased by 37.6 mg/100 mL in the majority of individuals.
This is related to the abundant unsaturated fatty acids and fiber in oats. Oat protein is highly nutritious, being a high-quality protein containing 18 amino acids. It provides all eight essential amino acids required by the human body, with lysine—crucial for children's intellectual development and bone growth—present at twice the level found in rice or wheat flour.
Benefits of oatmeal:
Astringent and hemostatic, consolidating the exterior and stopping sweating. Used for hematemesis, metrorrhagia, leukorrhea, hematochezia, spontaneous sweating, and night sweats.
Functions of oatmeal:
1. Oats effectively lower cholesterol levels in the human body. Regular consumption can help prevent cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases, the primary threats to middle-aged and elderly individuals;
2. Regular consumption offers excellent blood sugar-lowering and weight-management benefits for diabetics;
3. Oatmeal promotes bowel regularity, alleviating constipation common in the elderly that may lead to cerebrovascular accidents;
4. It improves blood circulation and relieves stress from daily life and work;The minerals it contains—calcium, phosphorus, iron, zinc—help prevent osteoporosis, promote wound healing, and prevent anemia, making it an excellent calcium supplement;
5. Oats are exceptionally rich in linoleic acid, which offers auxiliary therapeutic effects for fatty liver, diabetes, edema, and constipation. They are also highly beneficial for enhancing physical strength and promoting longevity in the elderly.
Oatmeal Weight Loss Recipes
1. Oat Milk Pudding
Ingredients: 100g rolled oats, 400ml fresh milk, 5 eggs, 100g sugar, 100g raisins. Instructions: Bring 200ml of fresh milk to a boil, then pour it over the rolled oats and stir until dissolved.Gently warm the remaining milk. Whisk egg whites and sugar into the warmed milk using a whisk in a clockwise direction until smooth. Gradually pour the oat-milk mixture into this mixture in two additions, stirring constantly. Add all 100g raisins. Place the container in a rice cooker and steam for 10 minutes before serving.Malted Oat Crisps
Ingredients: 100g rolled oats, 25g brown sugar, 1 egg, 2 tbsp maltose syrup, 30g olive oil, 1 tsp salt
Method: Combine all ingredients in a bowl with a splash of water. Mix thoroughly and let rest for 30 minutes to allow flavors to develop.Pour batter into a baking pan or skillet to form rounds about 7-8 cm in diameter. Cook until golden brown on both sides.Method: Pour milk into a small pot, add oats and strawberries (or strawberry jam). Stir well, then heat over low heat without boiling until milk is warm. Remove from heat and let cool until oats soften completely before serving. Benefits: As previously mentioned in the strawberry weight loss method, strawberries naturally aid weight loss and skin care. Combining them with oats enhances these effects.