What is oats

Oats: It is an annual herbaceous plant that belongs to the Nejila family, such as wheat and barley. Vetch is a kind of grain. It extends from 50 cm to 170 cm, and deep roots in the soil as long as he lives. His name in English is Oat, while his scientific name is Avena Sativa.

The original home of oats has not yet been known. Research and studies indicate that it was cultivated in the pre-Christmas period in different parts of the world. 

Normal white oats are grown in cold and wet areas, so the orchards need to be cultivated to a temperature lower than other grains such as wheat and barley. 

One of the most famous areas for growing and producing oats is the northern regions of the European continent, the northern United States of America and southern Canada. According to 2013 estimates, Russia is the largest country in the production of oats, followed by Russia: Canada, followed by Canada: Poland, Finland, Australia, and the United States of America, respectively.

A type of oatmeal called Red Oat can only be cultivated in temperate and warm areas, such as the Mediterranean, Southern Europe, North Africa, and the South of the United States.

 This type of oatmeal can withstand temperatures And drought. 

Oatmeal is a plant used in both human and animal food. 

Oats are rich in important nutrients, such as proteins, carbohydrates, calories, fiber, minerals and vitamins. Despite the many health benefits of oats, the bulk of global production goes to feed animals.

Studies and research indicate that oatmeal is beneficial for heart health, as it contributes to the reduction of harmful cholesterol levels in the blood, and contributes to the reduction of high blood pressure.

 The abundant fiber in oatmeal has many benefits, helping to sustain the feeling of fullness for a long time; so oats are frequently used in weight loss diets. 

These fibers also help to soften the stomach and eliminate constipation.

 Oats are rich in proteins and contain many vitamins, such as vitamin B1, vitamin B2, vitamin E, and vitamin J. Oats contain many important mineral elements, such as iron and phosphorus. It has a high calorie content that provides the body with the energy needed to perform vital activities.

Oatmeal, crushed or ground as wheat, is the best type of oatmeal, which retains its full nutritional properties. Unfortunately, oatmeal, which is abundant in the market, is refined oatmeal, which has been subjected to many refining processes in food factories, where the outer layer is removed (bran), resulting in the loss of many of its nutritional properties .