The Benefits of Eating Groats
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Benefits by Iyanuoluwa Oyetunji
Master of Science in Medicine, specialization in Human Nutrition · 2 years of experience · South Africa
- Groats are grains with a high level of antioxidants. These antioxidants helps to fight free-radicals in the body and prevent several inflammatory conditions and some cancers.
- Groats are very rich in fiber. Fiber may help to maintain weight by restricting calories. Fibers also binds to excess fats and sugar in the gastrointestinal tract, remove them while adding bulk to stool.
Benefits by Carolina Castro
PhD Candidate (Health Services), Post Graduate Functional Clinical Nutrition, Bachelor's Degree Nutrition and Dietetics · 7 years of experience · Australia
- Groat is gluten free, so is an option for celiac individuals.
- Groat is high in fiber, so it is positive to prevent cardiovascular disease, better digestion and manage blood sugar.
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Reference: Story by Iyanuoluwa Oyetunji, Carolina Castro