Oats, like any other varieties of grains, belong to the Graminae family (grasses)’s called ‘Jai’ in Hindi. They are derived from natural whole grain.
- Oats are excellent source of soluble dietary fibre. They are derived from natural whole grain. Oats’quality is enhanced further, by mixing it with Oat Bran.This fibre helps lower blood LDL cholesterol, the so-called “Bad” cholesterol. Oat bran is the outer casing of the oat. Its consumption is believed to lower LDL (“bad”) cholesterol, and possibly to reduce the risk of heart disease.
- Oats absorb the extra fat & flush it out of the system. Soluble fibre in white oats can help in weight control as it can replace high fat and calories in food and can lead to reduction in total calorie intake.
- A diet which is rich in oats may also help stabilize blood glucose levels, which could help people with non-insulin dependent diabetes.Soluble fibre like the type present in hi-fibre white oats are beneficial.Eating any normal diet controlling carbohydrate, can lead to a rise in blood sugar level in diabetics, whereas food rich in dietary fibre produces an opposite effect i.e. lowers the blood sugar level and thus, reduces the need of insulin to stabilize the blood sugar level.
- It aids to cope with ovarian & uterine problems associated largely associated with the onset of menopause in women. Depression & mood swings that affect after menopause are relieved through a regular oat meal, because of its high protein & fibre content.
- Oat meal rejuvenates the endocrine systems.
- Oats have some unique fatty acids & antioxidants which together with vitamin E slow cell damage & have been shown to reduce the risk of cancer.
- Oats are low in fat & salt and they are a good source of natural iron. Being a good source of calcium, they are ideal for heart, bones & nails.
- Soluble Fibre and it’s other benefits: Soluble fibre can also prevent constipation, gastro-intestinal disorders, colon cancer, piles and varicose veins and assist in regulating gastro-intestinal functions.
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Nice website!!
Tamil name for oats is “kAADaikkaNNi”.
sanjana, really informative
I have a question. Do white oats have the same benefits as steel-cut oats? i.e. is there any difference in the benefits?
Yes they are not exactly the same. Steel cut oats are more coarser than regular oats and take more time too cook. But they are much healthier than regular oats. They are higher in fiber content hence they have added benefits of removing cholesterol and also lower the blood sugar levels.
What is difference between Whole grain OATS, WHITE OATS and BARLEY.
Whole grain oats are grains which have not yet gone through milling or any other processing stages. White oats are made from whole grain oats by running the whole grains through blades and are then steaming and rolling them into flat pieces or are finely cut from which instant oatmeal is made.
Barley and oats are 2 different grains belonging to the same family of cereals.
Can u tell me whether there is any difference between Oats and White Oats.. Seen your post on diets. Its quite impressive..
Thanks,
Venkat.
How does Barley Water help in weight management.
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Please comment.
DUGUPTA
No it does not help. But a few weight loss centers use barley as it acts as a diuretic( which pulls out salt and water) which triggers weight loss of 2-3 kilos. You must understand is, it is nothing but water loss not weight(fat) loss, which can come back once you go back to your normal food routine with normal salt intake.
Oats and white oats are from the same group. White oats is instant oats which you can cook very easily. Raw or plain oats can be a natural product which is not available in India as we do not grow oats. In India, the various brands such as quaker, bagreys etc are all safe to be consumed.
Thanks for the compliment on my site.
Hi Sanjana,
Can you let me know where I can find steel cut oats in Mumbai or anywhere in India? I went to the supermarket but couldn’t find them.
Thanks.
I don’t think particularly steel cut oats is available. You may need to buy what you get in your home town.
Hi, I have read all these its quite informative.Can u say me what are the other ways to consume oats apart form mixing with milk. I don’t like milk, so i cant eat along with milk.
What will happen if i take white oate for 3 times a day instead of rice.
Hi sanjana,
I am over weight, i want to reduce my weight.i under went lipid profile test and thyroid also, both are in normal but still i am not getting what is the reason of overweight.i am a basketball player i play regularly. One of my friend asked to take oats can i take it please help me.
Sashavathi,
I suppose your calorie intake must be exceeding more than you are exercising. Oats can be included in your diet.
No i am not taking more calories also i am taking 1200 kcals.i dont know can you help me in this …ha may heriditary my father side everyone are overweight but my mom side they are healty…
hi. i wanna know how many calories does one bowl of oats have ?
Hi anu,
If you take 20-25g of raw oats, You get one bowl of oats. 20-25g in terms of teaspoons may be 4-5 teaspoons of oats.
This can give you 70-85 calories. If you add 100 ml of skimmed milk which gives 30-35 calories, then a bowl of oats can give 100-140 calories.
Hi Sanjana,
I live in a pg where i cannot get good breakfast. Also I need to loose my weight. I am presently 78 kgs (5.7 tall). So am over-weight too.
I am walking nearly 2km daily sweating.
So can I take White Oats as breakfast to reduce my fat. It is the one i found easy to cook in pg. Any other suggestion from your end pls?
Regards,
Guru
whether white oats reduce the weight of body ?
Hi sudi,
Oats do not help to reduce body weight…It has the same calories of rice and wheat.
Hi Guru,
You can take Oats for breakfast. It will not help in weight loss as long as your total calorie intake is lesser. Go ahead have white oats for breakfast…
Thanks a lot Sanjana. Can i have ur mail id to ask some qns that i wish to be private pls?
My mail id is hi2guru@gmail.com.
Hi Sanjana,
We are moving to Mumbai soon. My daughter is allergic to many things including cows milk and soy. Do you know if & where I could buy Oat Milk in Mumbai?
Thanks
Meg
I have a son of year and half he likes white oats with tomatos can he take it daily will he gain weight with daily intake of white oats…..
Hi,
oats is great for kids. You can give him oats daily with any vegetable he likes. Oats has the same calories as any other cereal and weight gain will depend on the quantity.
OATS.
Dietary fibre plays an important role in maintaining our health and protecting us against many diseases like diabetes, heart disease etc. Oats ,Oatbran, and Oatmeal contain a specific type of fibre known as beta- glucan. It is a soluble fibre that helps in decreasing LDL ( bad cholesterol) . One of the special things about the way oats work unlike other fibres is that it lowers only bad cholesterol while levels of good cholesterol (HDL) remains unchanged. This means an even better ratio between total cholesterol and HDL, ensuring increased protection agaist heart disease. Oatmeal is the only wholegrain food recognised by the FDA to lower cholesterol and the risk of heart disease, thereby allowing its claim as a heart protective ingredient in food labels. Studies also show that in individuals with high cholesterol ( above 220mg/dl) consuming just 3 grams of soluble oat fibre per day ( a quantity found in a bowl of oatmeal) typically lowers total cholesterol.
Hi Sanjana,
I am over weight, i want to reduce my weight. One of my friend told me take Oats. I am not taking any fatty foods……. I am taking Oats from last 1.5 years, but i could not find any drop in my weight or Tummy size rather its increasing. Please let me know what could be the problem or it is hereditary my father side everyone are overweight.
Please advice what should be done ?
Oats are very important constituents of foods in the cereal category as they provide fibre beta glucan to the diet.
It is an integral part of health-conscious consumers.
So there is news to cheer now as they can now get more of the soluble oat fiber called beta-glucan in their diets.
All you wanted to know aboutNice website!!Tamil name for oats is
Tamil name for oats is “kAADaikkaNNi”.
Simplest and proven on my self is to cut down on Fats and Oils. My wife stopped using any type of Oils in preparing meals for me and I dropped from 230 lbs to 150 lbs (that’s roughly from 107 Kg to 68 Kg). The weight literally melts down.
Arif
Hello Sanjana,
Thanks for putting details on website, it’s very useful,
My question is that there is “Quaker” Oatmeal available in the market so how good it is ?
I started diat where i have stopped rice, wheat and replacing it with Oats (Quaket Oatmeal and Jav flour).
Is there a ready weekly diet plan avaialble to reduce weight? I like to reduce my weight by 20 kgs.
Thanks
Bimal
i want to increase my weight soon is white oats will work ha r not ha tll me soon
Sunitha.
Your desire to increase the body weight. You have not given your present body weight.
There are several people desperate to put on weght, but often struggling to achieve the desired result.
If the low body weight is not caused by illness or illhealth, one can get a deworming traatment. If one has not done this during the last six months, then let it be done. Adults are normally prescribed a single dose capsule to be had at bed time. Consult a Doctor for this.
But if one is otherwise healthy, a proper diet and exercise regime can work wonders on one’s body and they are the only means to achieve a better figure. Here are some tips one need to follow which I have gathered from various health magazines and journals.
The aim is not to increase the body fat, but to build up body muscles and tissues to gain strength and feel, and look healthier. This cannot be achieved by eating more fatty foods like adding ghee and butter to all meals or indulging excessively on ice cream or chocolates or eating too much of food.
Instead, one requires proper intake of carbohydrates and protein rich foods. The main sources of carbohydrates are cereals like whole wheat, corn, ragi, jowar. bajra and unpolished rice. Vegetables and fruits are also rich in carbs. They are to be eaten in combination with protein foods like dhals and pulses, milk, curd, cheese, paneer, egg, fish and meat depending on one’s liking for veg or non-veg. Lunch or dinner can include these items Milk is also essential for weight gain and one can have 2 to 3 cups a day, fat removed. Bananas, raisins and dates may be eaten liberally. Drink 8 to 10 glasses of water daily to keep the body hydrated. If one cannot drink so much water, drink as maximum as possible, and it is a must.
And last but nor the least, and very important it is, a 30 to 45 minutes exercise workout daily, sweating and perspiring, as a routine is a must. Make all these a daily ritual and see how the body shapes as days go by.. . .
SUNITHA.
There is a news item appearing in “Sunday Times of India” dated March 27, 2011 regarding Skinny bodies as follows:-
if you are skinny,looking to put on some weight, Sesame seeds are a good option.Try to get the paper and read the article,
The article appearing in the paper is very informative on Sesame seeds. i would request all readers of this column to go through the article and see how best they can get maximum benefit out of Sesame seeds.
SESAME SEEDS– kernels, dried (decorticated)
Given below are the complete details of Nutritional value per 100 g (3.5 oz)
Energy 2,640 kJ (630 kcal)
Carbohydrates 11.73 g
Sugars 0.48 g
Dietary fiber 11.6 g
Fat 61.21 g
Protein 20.45 g
Tryptophan 0.330 g
Threonine 0.730 g
Isoleucine 0.750 g
Leucine 1.500 g
Lysine 0.650 g
Methionine 0.880 g
Cystine 0.440 g
Phenylalanine 0.940 g
Tyrosine 0.790 g
Valine 0.980 g
Arginine 3.250 g
Histidine 0.550 g
Alanine 0.990 g
Aspartic acid 2.070 g
Glutamic acid 4.600 g
Glycine 1.090 g
Proline 1.040 g
Serine 1.200 g
Water 3.75 g
Vitamin C 0.0 mg (0%)
Calcium 975 mg (98%)
Iron 14.5 mg (116%)
Magnesium 345 mg (93%)
Phosphorus 667 mg (95%)
Potassium 370 mg (8%)
Sodium 47 mg (2%)
Percentages are relative to US recommendations for adults.
Source: USDA Nutrient database
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heyy.. i wanna ask does white oats helps in reducing weight by applying a diet program..i take 1 tablespoon of white oats at the morning and evening with a little bit of milk so am i right?? and also can i eat at the breakfast a very small low fat cheese sandwich plus 1 tablespoon of white oats coz i go 2 unviversityy and i need to eat a well breakfast that doesnt make me very hungry so that i can tolorate untill my snack time comes.???
excellent….i take White Oats as my main food after a heavy exercise…..its change my over eating habit.
and keep my bally flat.
if there is any side-effect daily use in breakfast
Hi..
I bought white Oats..its says quick cook.. but i just want to know whether i can eat it without cooking?. for an example adding 50g of oats in cool milk (300ml) and eating it without cooking.
does that change in nutrient value? Also is it a must to cook white oats? i prefer it raw with a glass of cool milk.
Thanks..
Im trying to gain weight..
Stats
Age – 25yrs
Weight – 56kg
Height – 5’7″
daily i eat 500g of yogurt and 50g of oats with 320ml of milk.. that is the additional food that i take apart from the 3 main meals and 2 cups of milk.. i hit the gym twice a week..
want to know whether my routine would really gain weight? thanks
Hi Dr Sanjana,
Does drinking ash gourd juice daily help in lsing weight ??
Rekha
REKHA.
For your one line query dated 2nd june, 2011, I have to say that drinking Ash guard juice daily to help losing weight is like giving a good push to a boat which is already in forward motion. The push increases the speed of the boat. You will have also to do some exercise daily to burn the fat in your body, eat nutritious food, omit junk food, control consumption of sugar,salt, oil etc .
Hi Dr,
I do really apriciate your website, its so informative. Thank you
I workout at gym cos i do really want to grow those muscles and look like a wrestler. A friend asked me to daily take a bowl full of oats with 170g of milk every morning before having normal meals for the day. Would this help in enhancing my muscles?? I please need a breakdown or indept information on how to vastly develop muscles. My email is elvis4eva_joh@yahoo.com.
God bless you.
Nigeria
Is there a brand of white oats that you recommend and where can I find it?
This article gave me the inforamtion on what is Oats made of ? some one told me it is made of wheat , so on.
A short and informative article .
Thanks
Regards
Abdul Lathif Pathody