Nowadays, many food products must emphasize that their ingredients contain oatmeal, which is very healthy. Some people even eat oatmeal as a main meal every day in order to lose weight. So, does oatmeal have any effect on weight loss? How much is better to eat a day? Today we are going to talk about this topic.
Is oatmeal the same thing as oatmeal?
oats were originally grain-like like rice, so named because the shape resembles the tail of swallow . Oatmeal is cooked and softened, then rolled and baked into flakes. Instant oatmeal only needs to be soaked in hot water to eat, while raw oatmeal can be eaten after a little cooking.
Oatmeal is also a flaky food made of cooked and baked grains, but oatmeal is a mixture of various grains. Different brands of oatmeal have different ingredients, but they are roughly barley, wheat, oats, corn. A mix of slices .
Therefore, oatmeal is not the same thing as the oatmeal on the market. However, both oatmeal and mixed-grain oatmeal are rich in starch, dietary fiber, protein, minerals and vitamins, both of which are foods with high nutritional value.
Which is better raw oatmeal or instant oatmeal?
The main difference between raw oatmeal and instant oatmeal lies in the degree of processing. When these two oatmeal are compared together, you will find that the raw oatmeal is darker in color, more complete in shape, thicker than instant oatmeal, and less dense. It will break apart easily; instant oatmeal is white in color and thin in thickness. The comparison of these two kinds of oatmeal is a bit like comparison of brown rice and white rice . Raw oatmeal is like brown rice, which has undergone less processing, so the nutritional content is relatively higher than that of more processed instant oatmeal.
However, because raw oatmeal is less processed and thicker than instant oatmeal, it cannot be brewed with hot water and eaten like instant oatmeal. It usually takes 5 minutes to cook or use hot water for a long time. Time to soak to soften it before eating.
The two types of oatmeal have their own advantages. Raw oatmeal has less nutrient loss, and instant oatmeal is more convenient and can be purchased according to individual needs. Personally, I prefer Huansheng oatmeal, because it has a richer taste and is more convenient to make small snacks like oatmeal balls.
Is it healthier to eat more oatmeal?
There are many flavors of oatmeal sold in supermarkets now. These various flavors of oatmeal usually contain some additives such as , maltodextrin, , and flavor. This type of oatmeal is not particularly healthy. Oatmeal without additives is healthier. If you are afraid of buying oatmeal with additives, you can pay attention to the ingredient list when you buy it, or observe whether the oatmeal becomes sticky after brewing. Pure oatmeal tastes a bit rough and tastes very light. If you eat sweet but not thick oatmeal, it is likely to have added sugar, flavors or maltodextrin to the ingredients.
In addition to recommending to choose oatmeal without other ingredients, if you only eat oatmeal, it is easy to get hungry. It is recommended to eat oatmeal with meaty vegetables, for example: 1 bowl of oatmeal , half bowl of vegetables , 1 boiled egg , can increase satiety, achieve balanced nutrition and reduce calories, and achieve the goal of eating healthy.
However, if you eat too much oatmeal, you will also eat more dietary fiber, which will not only remove waste in the intestines, but also absorb minerals and vitamins, so that the nutrients you eat will also be excreted into feces.Therefore, it is best to replace the staple food of 1~2 meals with oatmeal in , and at the same time with high-quality protein , such as soy milk , boiled eggs, boiled chicken breast, edamame , etc., and at the same time with water intake, so as not to Lack of moisture can cause dietary fiber to scratch the gastrointestinal tract, or cause flatulence . It is recommended to eat it in the morning to promote gastrointestinal motility and defecation.
These three types of people should eat less oatmeal
- People with sensitive gut and bad gastrointestinal tract are not suitable for eating oatmeal. Because oatmeal has high dietary fiber content, it will promote intestinal peristalsis and easily cause diarrhea. It is recommended to eat more other vegetables, mushrooms, and intake of different kinds of dietary fiber to avoid excessive stimulation of the gastrointestinal tract.
- have symptoms of mineral loss, such as iron deficiency anemia , bone loss, muscle loss, etc., or have gluten allergy, it is recommended to supplement other nutrients, do not eat oatmeal or oatmeal, so as not to cause damage to the intestinal system , causing celiac disease and nutrient malabsorption.
- Patients with chronic renal failure have poor ability to metabolize phosphorus, so it is recommended not to eat oatmeal or oatmeal containing high phosphorus, otherwise the function of eliminating phosphorus may become worse.
