Oat water: benefits and properties
Did you know that oats is one of the most consumed cereals, thanks to its nutritional and energetic qualities, reasons why it came to be the basis of the food of many peoples? In fact, from a nutritional point of view, oats are a cereal extremely rich in good quality proteins (also known as proteins of high biological value), in addition to providing very interesting amounts of vitamins and minerals.
Although oatmeal is considered by itself as a cereal, the truth is that it is actually an annual herbaceous plant, which belongs to the family of grasses. Although there are different varieties, the most cultivated species is known as Avena Sativa. 
The most common is to consume the oats once it has been cooked a little, either in milk or water. In this sense, for example, the popular one stands out porridge, which literally means porridge and that has traditionally turned into a wonderful breakfast for its great energetic qualities. However, from the cooked oatmeal can be made a wonderful vegetable drink, with interesting properties both preventive and curative and nutritional: oat water.
Benefits of oat water
Increases and improves intestinal transit
It is a vegetable drink with interesting qualities in case of constipation, since it helps to soften the gastric mucosa while maintaining the quality of increasing intestinal transit.
On the other hand, we can not forget that oats are very rich in soluble and insoluble fiber.
Ideal in case of high cholesterol and triglycerides
Maybe you have high cholesterol or high triglycerides. If so, the truth is that both oatmeal and oatmeal will be your allies in this case, as it is very rich in essential amino acids, especially its methionine content.
Thanks to this amino acid it is a drink and an ideal cereal to lower LDL cholesterol. In addition, it is very rich in fiber and omega-6 unsaturated fatty acids. Therefore, not only reduces the known as bad cholesterol, but also helps increase the good.
Useful for people with diabetes
Both oatmeal and oatmeal are recommended for people with diabetes, since its soluble fiber content is useful to improve the correct and better digestion of starch, so that it maintains stable blood glucose levels. 
Helps improve digestion
If you suffer from indigestion and constipation, there is no doubt that oatmeal water will become your best friend. Why? Very simple: by reducing bile acids facilitates good intestinal transit, at the same time as indicated earlier smoothes the gastric mucosa.
Wealth in phytochemicals: cancer prevention
An increasing number of doctors and nutritionists advise regularly consuming oats, especially due to the presence of certain phytochemicals in their composition, which naturally help when it comes to protecting our body against cancer.
Images | Bob Peterson / tsnoni This article is published for informational purposes only. You can not and should not replace the consultation with a Nutritionist. We advise you to consult your trusted Nutritionist.
