All-Rounder Oats – What You Should Know About Oats

Are you looking for a healthy and warm breakfast full of minerals and vitamins? Also, do you want to stay full for a long time?

Then porridge is just the thing for you. We'll show you everything you need to know about oats.

How are oats made?

All natural substances contained in the oat grain should be preserved as much as possible. Controlled organic cultivation ensures that the oats retain their good nutrients. During the conventional milling process of cereals, important ingredients are usually lost. In the production of oatmeal, the whole grain is processed. The different flake types contain all relevant parts of the grain.

The raw oats are then further processed into delicious muesli or porridge mixtures. Oats are harvested in late summer. This requires state-of-the-art machines. In this case, the oat grain is separated from the stalk extremely carefully. The oats are then delivered to the oat mill. Quality control is of great importance here. The grain is controlled in appearance and smell using modern technology.

The extraction of oats step by step

Here we show you again how the valuable grain is extracted for your porridge.

Cleaning

First, the grain must be cleaned and sieved. In this way, it can be freed from weed seeds, straw, and any foreign grain. Any metallic objects can be sorted out with magnets. Even small stones can be easily separated from the oats.

The oat kernels are sorted by length during extraction. Subsequently, the oatmeal has to sweat extensively. The pipes are very hot. Due to the high temperatures, the oats gain in shelf life and taste. This procedure is known as "Darren."

Dehusking

Now the husks, the outer shells of the oat grains, are removed. The oat is placed on a rotating robot and is thrown against the impact ring. The impact causes the husks to detach from the grains. The blower then sucks up the husks.

Reels

The flakes can now be further processed. The oat grains are sorted by size and rolled into flakes. The cores are then heated with steam, making the flakes more elastic. The large flakes are obtained from the grain, while other flakes are processed into oatmeal and small flakes.

In which foods and products is oat used?

As already mentioned, different types of flakes are obtained through production. Cereal flakes are usually available neat, in the form of muesli, or as oatmeal. Cereal bars also often contain a high proportion of oatmeal. Meanwhile, there is also oatmeal in sweets such as oat cookies, oat milk, or oat bread.

Oatmeal

Porridge has long been a very popular breakfast in England. In the meantime, many countries worldwide have discovered this healthy breakfast for themselves. To prepare the oatmeal, you need to mix oats with milk or water.

As early as the 18th century, farmers boiled the oats with water or milk as a delicious dish. Porridge first appeared in English cookbooks. Here, the oatmeal was often enriched with butter, pepper, wine, or sherry.

Oatmeal: Hot breakfast as a satiating treat

Oatmeal is by no means just a thickener. The oatmeal provides you with important complex carbohydrates and contains plenty of protein. Porridge also contains a high amount of fiber that will keep you full for a long time.

Fiber is a long-chain carbohydrate that causes blood sugar levels to rise only slowly. This helps avoid food cravings. Due to the high proportion of protein, oatmeal is also the ideal sports nutrition. Oatmeal is by no means just a healthy breakfast. You can also enjoy porridge as a snack.

Porridge basic recipe – sugar-free and vegan

The Scottish oatmeal is very easy and quick to prepare. You only need three ingredients for the basic recipe and can then supplement it with your favorite fruits and spices.

Preparation time 10 min.

Course: Breakfast

Servings: 1

Ingredients

• 180 ml milk or plant drink
• 3-4 tbsp oatmeal
• 1 pinch of salt

Preparation

• Bring the milk (or plant drink) to a boil in a saucepan.
• Add oatmeal and switch the stove to a low setting.
• Simmer the porridge for about 5 minutes (stirring constantly with a spoon so that the milk does not burn and the porridge gets a nice creamy texture).
• Remove the pot from the heat and let the porridge steep until it reaches the right consistency.
• Finally, add a pinch of salt. This enhances the flavor of the oatmeal even more, whether you want to enjoy your porridge with sweet or savory toppings.

Hot breakfast to your taste

Oatmeal can be prepared individually with a few ingredients. Whether you top it off with nuts, dried fruits, or cocoa nibs, the toppings are essential and make breakfast particularly delicious.

Muesli: pure nutrients and minerals

You can also enrich your cereal with oatmeal. Muesli is usually enjoyed with milk, yogurt, and plenty of fruit or berries. Of course, you can also enjoy it with fruit juice, vegetable milk, and a bit of nutmeg.

Muesli is a complete meal and provides your body with important nutrients, minerals, and plenty of fiber. This will give you plenty of energy. Oatmeal is very suitable, contains precious protein, vegetable fats, and plenty of vitamins such as vitamin E, B vitamins, and minerals such as iron, phosphorus, magnesium, and zinc.

Why is oats so healthy?

There are many reasons why oatmeal is so healthy. In addition to increased brain power, the numerous fibers are the reason for the domestic superfood.

High amount of fiber

Oatmeal keeps you full for a very long time. This is due to the high amount of soluble fiber beta-glucan. Oat beta-glucan lowers blood sugar and cholesterol levels and can prevent cardiovascular disease ^​1 . In addition, oats are good for digestion. The emptying of the stomach is slowed down by the fiber.

Oats can help with weight loss. You stay full longer and eat fewer calories. The German Nutrition Society recommends eating 30 grams of cereal flakes daily. The National Center for Biotechnology Information has published a study on fiber and satiety: the effects of oats on satiety. ^​2​ From this, it can be concluded that oats beta-glucan can have positive effects on the feeling of fullness. Further studies are to follow.

Positive impact on cholesterol

Heart disease is usually due to high cholesterol levels. The fiber beta-glucan can lower cholesterol levels. For this, approximately 80 grams of oatmeal must be consumed daily. Beta-glucan also slows down the absorption of fat and cholesterol.

Help with type 2 diabetes

Oatmeal is also highly recommended for type 2 diabetes. Oats ensure a constant blood sugar level. Sensitivity to insulin is positively affected. The stomach empties more slowly, and your blood absorbs less glucose.

Help with constipation

If you suffer from stomach pains, you should try an oatmeal soup. This is gentle on your stomach and stimulates digestion positively. While laxatives can lead to weight loss, especially in the elderly, oats are a healthy alternative.

The outer shell of oats is particularly effective for constipation. Oat bran contains the outer shell in concentrated form. If you eat a soup or dessert with oats every day, you will benefit from regular digestion.

Oatmeal is full of antioxidants

The oat grain contains many antioxidants and polyphenols. These include, for example, avenanthramide. The antioxidants lower blood pressure. In addition, inflammation and itching can be reduced. Antioxidants protect your body from free radicals and thus from premature aging.

What you should know about oats

The cereal flakes are full of precious minerals and vitamins. Due to the numerous preparation options, cereal flakes are particularly popular and varied. Whether in a delicious cereal or as a hot breakfast in the form of porridge, the cereal flakes will keep you full for a long time and prevent numerous diseases. In addition, you start the day with enough energy and increase your brain power.

Cereal flakes can even help you lose weight. You eat fewer calories, and food cravings are avoided. Nevertheless, you don't have to do without important carbohydrates. The extraction of the grain is very careful to preserve all the important ingredients. You should also make sure that it is an organic crop.

We at Verival offer you numerous mueslis, porridges, crunchies, nut and seed blends that have been lovingly created from the best organic raw materials. Another advantage of oats: It is a local superfood, grown in Germany and is therefore particularly sustainable.