Must read for anyone who consumes oats:
As you know oats get a lot of praise from health organizations, especially from the American Heart Association. So how exactly do oats contribute to our health? Unprocessed oats contain manganese, selenium, phosphorus, magnesium and zinc and Vitamin E.
Whole unprocessed oats are a very good source of fiber, especially beta-glucan. They are the only source of 20 unique polyphenols, a group of antioxidants called avenanthramide, known to prevent heart disease. The polyphenols of oats have been found to possess anti-inflammatory, antiproliferative, and anti-itching activity, which can protect from coronary heart disease, colon cancer, and skin irritation. However, before you eat that bowl of oatmeal, here are important things to know about oats.
Important Things to Know about Oats
1. Oats contain high levels of phytic acid and avenin. Avenin appears to have some of the same problems as gluten in certain sensitive individualsSoaking oats reduces anti-nutrients and helps unlock the nutrients. To soak oats, mix together 1 cup of steel-cut oats to 1 cup warm, filtered water with a Tbsp of apple cider vinegar for at least 12 hours.
2. Nonorganic oats contain high levels of pesticides.
Non-organic oats are sprayed with glyphosate (Roundup’s active ingredient) so that essentially makes them as bad as GM corn, canola and soy. According to the USDA Pesticide Data Program, there are 6 pesticide Residues found in conventionally grown oat crops. They are Malathion, piperonyl butoxide, metolachlor, DDE p,p’, propiconazole, and chlorpyrifos-methyl. SO if you decide to eat oats, make sure to purchase organic raw oats.
3. Organic steel cut oats are the healthiest. Steel-cut oats are whole groats chopped into several pieces. Though steel-cut oats take longer to cook, they contain much more nutrients than conventional oats.
4. Most commercial oats contain gluten. Though pure oats are gluten free, they get contaminated with gluten when they are processed in facilities that also process wheat, barley, and rye. So if you are gluten intolerant, even a trace amount of gluten can cause severe health consequences. So check the fine print on your labels!
5. Oatmeal can raise blood sugar quickly in many. People with sensitive insulin response, have a significant surge in blood glucose after eating oatmeal.
6. Oatmeal can prevent healing of cavities. Oatmeal prevents healing and encourages new cavities, due to its ability to prevent mineral absorption.
[Editors note: Seek out organic oats from your local health food store’s bulk section. You won’t believe how inexpensive they are!]
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By Anya V via Living Traditionally
References:
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19941618
http://wholehealthsource.blogspot.com/2009/03/reversing-tooth-decay.html
Source: Living Traditionally
