Why You Should Spread Your Oats Far And Wide.

Oats are not just breakfast cereals such as porridge and muesli

. Yes, they are often added to baked goods such as biscuits, cereal bars and flapjacks and can also be used to make a non dairy milk substitute. But we are also told that oats are important for healthy body function.

I have listed the ten best known health benefits below but oats are not just for porridge, as you shall see.

1. Oats are composed mainly of carbohydrate but compared to other cereals they also contain high levels of protein and fat.

2. Oatmeal and oat bran are excellent sources of dietary fibre which is necessary for keeping bowel movements regular.

3. This fibre has also proven effective in lowering blood cholesterol. As supported by the Joint Health Claims Initiative : "The inclusion of oats can help reduce cholesterol as part of a diet low in saturated fat and a healthy lifestyle". New research has discovered that the antioxidants found in oats reduce cholesterol by reducing the ability of blood cells to stick to the inside of artery walls.

4. Oats are one of the best sources of antioxidants which together with tocopherols form vitamin E.

5. Oat include tocotrienols, which inhibit cholesterol synthesis and lowers blood cholesterol

6. Oats contain phytochemicals (plant chemicals) which have been associated with protection from chronic disease such as cancer.

7. They contain a good balance of essential fatty acids, which have been linked with longevity and general good health, and also have one of the best amino acid profiles of any grain. Amino acids are essential proteins that help facilitate optimum functioning of the body.

8. Oats are a good source of essential vitamins such as B vitamins thiamin, riboflavin and B6, folic acid, biotin, pantothenic acid and vitamin E.

9. They also contain zinc, selenium, copper, iron, manganese and magnesium and potassium.

10. Oat beta glucan appears to help speed up healing by enhancing the ability of certain human immune cells to navigate to the site of a bacterial infection, resulting in faster healing.

So what about these other uses? Minor skin irritations can be caused by sensitivities to the ingredients in skin care products, exposure to chemicals found in household cleaning products, exfoliation with the wrong product, excessive scrubbing or rubbing during the exfoliation process, and many other factors.

Oats have long been used for skin care treatment. The Egyptians and the Arabians used them as a skin beauty treatment as early as 2000 BC. The ancient Romans and Greeks also used oat baths to heal skin problems because it is soothing and anti-inflammatory.

So here is your guide to beautiful glowing skin:

1. Oats have also been clinically shown to help heal dry, itchy skin and is one of the best natural treatments for dry skin. An excellent multi-purpose skin care treatment, oatmeal helps to relieve dryness, restoring natural moisture balance to aid in healing minor irritations due to the many causes and sources of skin sensitivities.

2. Oats are also highly absorptive, hypoallergenic, and help to soften skin.

3. They have the best amino acid balance of all the cereal grains (amino acids work as water-binding agents in skin care products).

4. Oatmeal and baking soda baths can be used to relieve itching. Cleansing the face with oatmeal helps to soothe skin irritation and reduce discomfort.

5. Oatmeal, when used as a skin cleanser, absorbs and removes surface dirt and impurities while providing very gentle exfoliation, leaving skin smooth, soft, and clean, without additional cleansers.

6. Used as a facial mask, oatmeal deep cleanses pores without irritating and drying out skin.

7. As a body scrub, oatmeal gently but effectively removes dead skin cells, to reveal softer, smoother looking skin. In addition, cleansing and exfoliating with oatmeal provides a natural, healthy glow.

8. Oats are great for treating skin because, when ground oatmeal covers the skin, it binds to the skin. This binding helps it moisturize and soften the skin, as well as help protect it. This is because the water is attracted to the skin and held there by the ground oatmeal.

9. Oatmeal is also beneficial because of its natural ingredients, which include cellulose and fibre.

10. Conditions that respond well to oatmeal treatment include eczema, chickenpox, shingles, sores, sunburn and insect bites. Other skin irritations can also be relieved with an oatmeal bath.

To make the goodness of oats more accessible why not grind some in a blender and keep in an airtight container in the bathroom. Then sprinkle onto your skin with a little lukewarm water. Use instead of other more harsh cleansers. Perfect for sore, gardening hands. For more information about gentle cleansing then visit www.feedyafacecosmetics.co.uk

by: Marcella Campbell

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