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Oats Benefits for Health & Skin | How to Use |

February 6, 2021  with no comment  Home Remedies

Oats is a kind of cereal grain that is suitable for human consumption as oatmeal. Oats is one of the quickest and healthiest breakfasts and is used to make a variety of recipes like porridge, upma, or idli.

Traditionally, Oats have been used for a long and are considered a good source of energy that is useful in weight management. They also help to regulate cholesterol levels thereby keeping the heart-healthy. Oats can also be taken by diabetes as they are effective in regulating blood sugar levels.

Using Oats along with honey as a face scrub might also be beneficial in managing various skin problems.

BENEFITS OF OATS

Oats Benefits for Constipation?

Oats are effective in the management of constipation. β-glucan in Oats is a fiber that does not get digested in the small intestine and is passed into the large intestine. This adds bulk to the stool and improves stool consistency. Thus, Oats have a laxative effect and help in the easy passage of stool.

 

Oats Benefits for Diabetes mellitus (Type 1 & Type 2)?

 

Oats help to reduce blood sugar levels when used in the daily diet. According to Ayurveda, diabetes is due to an aggravation of Vata and impaired digestion. Impaired digestion leads to an accumulation of Ama (toxic remains in the body due to improper digestion) in the pancreatic cells and impairs the function of insulin. Eating cooked Oats helps to correct impaired digestion due to its Deepan (appetizer) and Pachan (digestive) properties. This reduces Ama and improves the function of insulin, thus reducing blood sugar levels.

Tips:

1. Take 1 -1/2 cups of cooked Oats.

2. Have it in your breakfast once a day to maintain a normal blood sugar level.

Oats Benefits for High cholesterol?

 

Oats help to control high cholesterol. High cholesterol is due to an imbalance of Pachak Agni (digestive fire). Impaired digestion at the tissue level produces excess waste products or Ama (toxic remains in the body due to improper digestion). This causes the accumulation of bad cholesterol and blockage in the blood vessels. Oats help to improve Agni (digestive fire) and reduce Ama. This is due to its Deepan (appetizer) and Pachan (digestive) properties.

Tips:

1. Take 1 -1/2 cups of cooked Oats.

2. Have it in your breakfast once a day to maintain a normal cholesterol level.

 

Oats Benefits

Oats Benefits for Heart disease?

Oats help to reduce the risk of heart diseases by controlling high cholesterol. High cholesterol is due to an imbalance of Pachak Agni (digestive fire). Impaired digestion at the tissue level produces excess waste products or Ama (toxic remains in the body due to improper digestion). This causes the accumulation of bad cholesterol and blockage in the blood vessels. Oats help to improve Agni (digestive fire) and reduce Ama. This is due to its Deepan (appetizer) and Pachan (digestive) properties. It also helps to remove the blockage from the blood vessels by eliminating toxins. This reduces the risk of heart diseases.

Tips:

1. Take 1 -1/2 cups of cooked Oats.

2. Have it in your breakfast once a day to maintain a healthy heart.

 

Oats benefits for Ulcerative colitis?

Oats are useful to manage the symptoms of Ulcerative colitis. According to Ayurveda, the symptoms of Ulcerative colitis is similar to Grahni (IBD). It is caused by an imbalance of Panchak Agni (digestive fire). Oats help to improve Pachak Agni and correct the symptoms of Ulcerative colitis.

Tip

Take 1 -1/2 cups of cooked Oats.

Have it in your breakfast once a day to manage the symptoms of ulcerative colitis.

 

Oats benefits for Anxiety?

Oats are useful to manage the symptoms of anxiety. According to Ayurveda, Vata governs all the movement and actions of the body and nervous system respectively. Anxiety is mainly due to Vata imbalance. Oats help to balance Vata and gives a calming effect on the nervous system.

PRECAUTIONS WHEN USING OATS

Advice from Experts

 

1. Avoid eating Oats if you have a problem with chewing, poorly chewed Oats may cause intestinal blockage.

2. Avoid eating Oats if you have a problem in the digestive tract including the esophagus, stomach, and intestines.

 

Side Effects

 

1. Intestinal gas

2. Bloating

 

HOW TO USE OATS

1. Oats Kheer

a. Take 1 ½ cup of milk in a pan and bring it to boil on a medium flame.

b. Add 2-3 teaspoons of Oats to it.

c. Cook on a low flame.

d. Add sugar as per your taste.

e. Have this in your breakfast.

2. Oats Poha

a. Take ½ teaspoon of Olive oil in a frying pan.

b. Saute all the vegetables (onion, tomatoes, carrot, etc) in the frying pan.

c. Add 2-3 teaspoons of Oats to it.

d. Add 1 cup of water.

e. Cook all the ingredients well.

3. Oats Capsule

a. Take 1-2 capsules of Oats.

b. Swallow it with water after taking light food.

OATS BENEFITS FOR SKIN PROBLEMS

What are the benefits of Oats for Skin disorders?

Oats might be beneficial for the topical management of skin diseases. It helps to strengthen the barrier on the skin and thus protects the skin. It also helps in the formation of new skin cells. It helps to regulate the oil and pH balance of the skin. The oatmeal extract helps to reduce the dryness of the skin[3][8].

Tips:

1. Take 1/2 -1 teaspoon of Oats.

2. Add honey to it and make a paste.

3. Apply on the skin.

4. Let it sit for 20-30 minutes.

5. Wash thoroughly with tap water and pat dry.

 

HOW TO USE OATS FOR SKIN

1. Oats-curd face scrub

a. Take ½ -1 teaspoon of Oats.

b. Add 1 teaspoon of thick curd to it.

c. Gently massage on the face and neck for 4-5 minutes.

d. Wash thoroughly with tap water.

e. Use this remedy 2-3 times a week to exfoliate your skin and to get rid of suntanned and oily skin.

2. Oats honey face pack

a. Take ½ -1 teaspoon of Oats.

b. Add besan or gram flour to it.

c. Also, add honey to it.

d. Apply on the face and neck and wait for 4-5 minutes.

e. Wash thoroughly with tap water.

f. Use this remedy 2-3 times a week to get manage acne, dull and oily skin.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Q. Is it good to eat Oats every day?

It is healthy to eat Oats every day. Oats contain some soluble and insoluble fibers. It is advised to start Oats in small quantity and slowly increase the amount. Oats is a healthy breakfast.

Q. What happens when you eat Oats every morning?

 

Fibers present in Oats work better to manage constipation and give you a healthy digestive system. It also helps to manage your cholesterol and blood glucose levels. If you include Oats in your daily breakfast every morning it will help you stay fit, healthy, and active.

 

Q. What are Oats made of?

 

Oats (Avena sativa) is a class of cereal grain essentially grown for human consumption. Oats have a balanced composition of nutrients consisting of dietary fibres (beta-glucan), proteins with amino acids, and carbohydrates. Oats also contain a high amount of Oat lipids especially unsaturated fatty acids, vitamins (Vitamin E), minerals (iron, calcium), and various phytochemicals.

 

Q. Can I use expired Oats for the face pack?

 

There is no scientific evidence on the shelf life or expiry of Oats and their use for consumption or external applications.

 

Q. Can Oats cause vomiting?

 

No, Oats do not cause vomiting. It helps in healthy digestion by improving digestive fire. This is due to its Deepan (appetizer) and Pachan (digestive) properties.

 

Q. How effective is Oats for weight loss?

 

Weight gain is a condition that occurs due to weak or poor digestion, resulting in the accumulation of toxins in the form of excess fat or Ama (toxin remains in the body due to incomplete digestion). Oats help to reduce weight due to their Deepan (appetizer) property. It helps to improve the digestive fire and thus the metabolism. This helps to remove toxins from the body. It also enhances stool production and helps to remove it from the intestines, thus resulting in weight loss.

 

Q. Can Oats cause pimples?

 

No, in fact, it helps to control pimples or acne when applied externally. It helps to control excess oil in the skin and reduces clogs. This is due to its Kapha balancing property.

 

Q. Does the mixture of Oats and Milk work well for the face?

 

Oats and Milk can be used together as it nourishes the skin and helps to reduce inflammation because of its Sita (cold) nature. The paste of Milk and Oats reduce dryness and helps to retain moisture in the skin.