Oats are a great food. We're not talking about the instant kind, we're talking about the old fashioned and/or quick oats. They taste good, and they are good for you! Let's look at the background of oats:
- Wild oats were eaten as early as the Neolithic and Bronze Ages
- Romans cultivated it.
- Often is weed-like
- Loves coled climates
- Has a short growing season.
- High prevelance in Scotland, Ireland, Scandinavia, and Germany
- In U.S. oats were originally thought of only as horse feed.
- Oatmeal became popular in U.S. because poorer immigrants needed a breakfast they could afford.
- Oats also have use to day medicinaly and in beauty treatments.
Why Should You Store It?
- Great source of dietary fiber.
- Lowers cholesterol/ heart healthy.
- Has lots of antioxidants
- Helps keep blood sugar in check.
- Lowers blood pressure.
- Helps with Bowel Function
- Makes you feel fuller for a long period
- Great for breastfeeding mom's to help with milk supply.
- Great source of protein!
- Great source of many vitamins, minerals, and amino acids.
- Versatile. Great for breakfast with many options to mix in, but also can be used as a part of baking, and other meals. Can also be ground up into a flour.
