(1) Enhance the sense of satiety: oats contain cellulose in the intestinal tract, in contact with water will be expanded, can enhance the body's sense of satiety, and oats are relatively low-calorie, is conducive to weight loss;

(2) Promote intestinal peristalsis: as oats contain a large amount of cellulose, often eat can promote intestinal peristalsis, not only conducive to the relief of constipation, but also promote the proliferation of beneficial bacteria in the intestine, improve the intestinal microenvironment;

(3) Supplemental nutrients: regular consumption of oats can supplement the nutrients needed by the human body, such as vitamins, minerals, proteins, carbohydrates and so on;

(4) Assisting in smoothing out blood glucose: the β-glucan component of oatmeal has a very high viscosity, which can inhibit the diffusion and absorption of glucose in the small intestine, and in turn, help to stabilize glucose levels in the blood. The high viscosity of the beta-glucan component of oats can inhibit the diffusion and absorption of glucose in the small intestine, thereby reducing the rate of glucose delivery and slowing down the rate of blood glucose elevation, and it is a food with a low glycemic index (GI).

2, often eat oats bad:

(1) stomach cramps: because oats contain a large amount of dietary fiber, coarse texture, moderate consumption of intestinal peristalsis with the role of promotion. If you eat too much, it may lead to stomach cramps and symptoms of stomach pain;

(2) Flatulence: Because oats belong to a kind of coarse grains, eating too much is easy to aggravate the burden on the gastrointestinal tract and increase the incidence of indigestion, which can lead to flatulence, loss of appetite and other discomforts.

3, oats belong to a low sugar, high protein, high fat, high energy food. Oats are high in nutrients and excellent quality, but their texture is hard and it is not recommended to eat too much at one time to avoid stomach cramps or flatulence.