Steel Cut Oats

WANT TO HAVE PROTEIN RICH DIET? - HERE
IS THE BEST OPTION -”STEEL CUT OATS”
What are Steel Cut Oats?
Steel-cut oats (US), also called pinhead oats, coarse oatmeal (UK), or Irish
oatmeal are groats (the inner kernel with the inedible hull removed) of
whole oats which have been chopped into two or three pieces. The pieces
can then be processed further to make rolled oat flakes, of smaller size
than flakes of whole groats, or sold for consumption as "steel-cut oats".
Steel-cut oats are traditionally used to make porridge, as well as oat cakes,
etc. However, they take longer to cook than instant, ground, or rolled oats,
typically 15–30 minutes for porridge (or about half this time if pre-soaked).
Steel-cut oats are described as being nuttier-flavoured and chewier than
other types of oats.
Steel-cut oats derive their name from the process by which they are
produced – large steel blades chop the groats into two or three pieces,
resulting in a texture chewier and coarser than other oats.
DIABETIC HUH? TRY STEEL CUT OATS!
Steel cut oats has a low glycemic index, it can help maintain glucose levels.
This can be beneficial for people with diabetes, who especially need to
manage their blood sugar levels.
Adding steel cut oats to your diet helps manage diabetes. The pros of adding
oatmeal to your diabetes diet include:
1.) It can help regulate blood sugar, thanks to the high fiber and low glycemic
index.
2.) It’s heart-healthy and can lower cholesterol.
3.) It may reduce the need for insulin injections.
4.)If cooked ahead, it can be a quick and easy meal.
5.) It’s high in fiber, making you feel full longer and helping with weight
management.
6.) It’s a good source of long-term energy.
It can help regulate digestion.
_{BENEFITS OF STEEL CUT OATS:}
Steel cut oats could be considered a "power food" because they are an
excellent source of protein, soluble and insoluble fiber and select vitamins
and minerals. The benefits of steel cut oats exceed the benefits of rolled
oats because of the way they are processed. Steel cut oats are dense and
chewy as a result of being passed through sharp, steel blades that cut
them into thin slices that helps retain more fiber and protein. Steel cut oats,
just as any whole oats, make a healthy addition to your regular diet.
UNCOVERING THE CONTENTS OF THESE OATS:
1.)FIBER:
Steel cut oats have 5 g fiber per 1/4 cup dry oats, including 2 g insoluble fiber. The insoluble
fiber in steel oats includes d-beta-glucan which is associated with improved blood sugar levels
in diabetes and improved cholesterol levels. Specifically in diabetes, as little as 3 g beta-glucan
daily is suggested to slow gastric emptying thus lowering glycemic response to a meal. Its role
in lowering the glycemic load of a meal also helps improve cardiac health, based on a 2004
article published in the Journal of the American Medical Association.
2.) PROTEINS:
Steel-cut oats are a good source of protein providing 7 g protein per 1/4 cup serving. The
protein in steel-cut oats is complete, containing trace amounts of all the essential amino acids. It

is relatively high in glutamic acid and aspartic acid, and low in tryptophan.
^{3.) IRON:}
Steel-cut oats are a whole grain product and as such are naturally good sources of B vitamins
and iron. Like most whole grains, you can get 10 percent of the recommended daily allowance
for iron in 1/4 cup dry steel-cut oats. Adults consuming the equivalent of 1/2 cup dry oats obtain20 percent of their iron in this amount. As with other whole grains, steel cut oats are also a good

source of B vitamins, providing at least 10 percent of the recommended daily allowance for
thiamin, niacin, riboflavin and niacin.