Organic Rolled Oats are also known as oatmeal. Rolled oats absorb liquid well and cooks quickly, while maintaining its shape and texture. Taking oatmeal is quick and convenient and is ideal for breakfast.

Known Benefits

Here are some of the benefits of taking Organic Rolled Oats:

  1. Over 40 studies show that eating oatmeal may help lower cholesterol and reduce the risk of heart disease. All it takes is 3/4 cup of oatmeal each day to help lower cholesterol. The soluble fiber in oats helps remove LDL or “bad” cholesterol, while maintaining the good cholesterol that your body needs. In January 1997, the USA Food and Drug Administration announced that oatmeal could carry a label claiming it may reduce the risk of heart disease when combined with a low-fat diet.
  2. The soluble fiber in oatmeal absorbs a considerable amount of water which significantly slows down your digestive process. This result is that you’ll feel full longer, i.e. oatmeal can help you control your weight.
  3. New research suggests that eating oatmeal may reduce the risk for type 2 diabetes. In fact, the American Diabetes Association already recommends that people with diabetes eat grains like oats. The soluble fiber in these foods help to control blood glucose levels.
  4. According to recent studies, a diet that includes oatmeal may help reduce high blood pressure. The reduction is linked to the increase in soluble fiber provided by oatmeal. Oats contain more soluble fiber than whole wheat, rice or corn.
  5. Oatmeal contains a wide array of vitamins, minerals and antioxidants and is a good source of protein, complex carbohydrates and iron.
  6. Research has shown the fiber and other nutrients found in oatmeal may actually reduce the risk for certain cancers.
  7. Oatmeal is quick and convenient.

Recommended Usage

For a softer texture, add rolled oats to hot water and serve with fruits or nuts for fun, great taste and added nutrition in your breakfast cereal. Prepare 2 parts water to 1 part rolled oats. Boil the water first, then add the oats and mix. Lower the heat and cook until the oat absorbs the liquid to become tender. For a softer texture, add rolled oats to hot water and serve with fruits or nuts for fun, great taste and added nutrition in your breakfast cereal.
Example of a dish: Banana oat bar recipe

COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: Australia
CERTIFIED ORGANIC BY: NASAA

Nutritional Information

Per 100g

Energy: 1600kj
Protein: 14.9g
Fat: 8.5g
Carbohydrates – Total: 61g
Carbohydrates – Sugar: 0
Total Dietary Fiber: 18.5g
Sodium: 7mg