Oats are naturally gluten-free while being high in fibre and antioxidants, offering you more health benefits by just scooping into a warm, creamy bowl of oatmeal every day. So have a look at different types of oats, their use, and their benefits:
Steel-cut oats:
Steel-cut or Irish oats are a type of whole oats that have been cut with a steel blade. Given their nutty flavour and chewy texture, the thick pieces of the steel-cut oats are broken down slowly by the body, thereby keeping it feeling fuller for a longer time. The thick flakes also bring down the glycemic index, which helps control blood sugar levels and prevent a sudden spike in glucose levels in the body.
Rolled oats:
Rolled oats are the most regular type of oats as they have a mild and soft texture and absorb a lot of liquid. The oats are toasted, hulled, steamed, and rolled by passing them through large rolling mills. Rolled oats are best used to make oat milk, smoothies, baked fruit toppings, granola, muffins, snack bars, and cookies. The complex carbs help you stay full longer and are also rich in protein, iron, zinc, and magnesium, while the soluble fibre helps in lowering cholesterol.
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Instant oats:
The quick and convenient instant oats are oats that are available in single-serving oatmeal packets. Instant oats are famously consumed as the ideal breakfast cereal but can also be used in cookies, smoothies, muffins, pancakes, or meatloaf as a binder. Instant oats are low in fat, more specifically saturated fats, that reduce the risk of heart problems or cardiac arrest.
Oat bran:
Oat Bran is the outer layer of the groat and is made from a hulled oat kernel. Oat bran is rich in insoluble and dietary fibre, protein, and iron. Used in bakeries for quick bread and pancakes, it acts as a binder and keeps the batter light. These are also low in cholesterol and sodium. Oat bran is also a rich source of thiamin, magnesium, phosphorus, manganese, and selenium.
