Rolled Oats 25kg

Oats are a great source of fibre which is necessary to maintain good digestive and bowel health.Rolled oats can also help you maintain a healthy weight by keeping you feeling fuller for longer.

Oats are a great source of B-vitamins including thiamin, niacin and folate. These micronutrients are important for DNA replication and the breakdown of carbohydrate into energy.

Oats contain a compound called beta-glucan, a type of soluble fibre. Beta-glucan reduces cholesterol re-absorption in the gut and thus reduces total and LDL (bad) cholesterol levels in the blood and therefore reducing your risk of cardiovascular disease.

Oats contain health promoting compounds called phytochemicals. Phytochemicals have a number of health promoting roles in the body and in particular they can help reduce blood pressure. This is another way that regular consumption of oats may help reduce your risk of cardiovascular disease.

One of the best ways to include oats into your diet is to make porridge for breakfast. Due to their high fibre content, oats are very filling and will keep away those morning munchies if you have the tendency to snack during the morning. Rolled oats can also be used in smoothies.

Oats can also be added to muffins, biscuits and slices as a great way to make the mixture go a little further and add a bit of roughage.

Beyond the breakfast bowl, oats can be used in pancakes, muffins, cookies, biscuits, granola bars, smoothies, mueslis and so much more. It can also be used in savoury dishes as a rice substitute or to crumb chicken or meat. For recipe ideas visit our website www.priorityhealth.com.au.

STOVETOP: Add up to 1 cup boiling water/milk and ½ cup oats and stir until desired consistency is achieved.

MICROWAVE: Add up to 1 cup boiling water/milk and ½ cup instant oats into a bowl. Microwave on high for 1 to 2 minutes, stirring intermediately.

Add desired ingredients (e.g. cinnamon, honey) and top with your favourite fruits, nuts or seeds!