Oatmeal is a highly nutritious natural cereal. In addition to being rich in dietary fiber and protein, it is also rich in a variety of vitamins and mineral elements, which has many benefits for human health. Research results in 2011 show that appropriately increasing the intake of highly nutritious natural whole grain cereals such as oats or wheat germ can improve dyslipidemia.

Pure oatmeal and wheat germ oatmeal are both good foods for promoting intestinal movement. As long as they are eaten reasonably, they can not only beautify the skin, but also slim down and reduce fat. Of course, wheat germ, quinoa, etc. also have the same effect. Especially wheat germ, because it extracts the nutritional essence from wheat, which is known as "the most valuable grain", at a ratio of 1:1000. It can not only nourish the stomach and intestines, but also contains more than 50 kinds of rich nutrients needed by the human body. And some trace amounts of physiologically active ingredients that have not yet been discovered by today’s science.

However, according to surveys, the vast majority of people, especially office workers and young people, are not interested in pure oatmeal, wheat germ oatmeal, or nutritional grains with relatively pure formulas such as wheat germ. I don't like it very much, but I prefer the compound oatmeal with various additives and additives in pursuit of taste.

Compared with pure oatmeal or wheat germ oatmeal, this compound oatmeal has added additives such as maltodextrin, flavor, creamer (non-dairy creamer), etc., which reduces its nutritional value. Big discount. As we all know, additives are a kind of "condiment" that is not good for your health. If they are eaten for a long time, they will not only be bad for your health, but also cause a sudden increase in body weight and cause obesity.

Of course, the effect of compound oatmeal cannot be completely denied. After all, there are still certain ingredients of oatmeal and wheat germ in it, and it still retains certain nutritional effects. For example, the dietary fiber it contains also has the effect of promoting intestinal movement and relaxing the intestines.

If you are trying to maintain health or lose weight, you must stay away from this type of compound oatmeal that pursues taste, otherwise it will be counterproductive.

But if you eat it for convenience and taste, then this type of oatmeal can meet your requirements. It will not only fill you up, but also replenish your energy and vitality. Put it in the office, make a cup when you are hungry, and take a sip when you are tired. It is simple and convenient. After all, compared with being hungry, nutrition and health are no longer so important, right? And I also believe that people who choose this kind of oatmeal don’t buy it for nutrition in the first place, but just because they are nostalgic for its texture and taste.

Even so, I would like to remind you that there are many oatmeal on the market claiming to be high in calcium, high in iron, and high in protein. So are such products better than pure oatmeal or wheat germ oatmeal? Are these all-natural grain oatmeal better?

No, pure oatmeal and wheat germ oatmeal have high enough nutritional value to be used as staple food, even without adding other nutrients. There is no denying that merchants add some nutrients to improve product quality, but most likely to expand publicity and attract consumers to buy it first. Even if other nutrients are added, such as calcium, protein, etc., the nutritional value is actually no higher than that of pure oatmeal and wheat germ oatmeal. Don’t think that after adding some nutrients, processed products will definitely be better than natural products. This is a pitfall that many people often step on.

Therefore, before purchasing, you must know why you are buying oatmeal. If it is just for the taste to fill your stomach, then compound oatmeal is a good choice; if it is for health, For slimming down, or buying it for children and the elderly, pure oatmeal and wheat germ oatmeal are more suitable.

Light meal replacement, less burden; replenish your energy when you are hungry, delicious and nutritious but light in calories. This is the benefit of natural grains such as oatmeal.