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What is the benefit of unpeeled oats? It is an expectorant for severe coughs. Recipe for treating arthritis with oat straw

Health 08/10/2014

Dear readers, today we will talk to you about the beneficial properties of oats and oat treatment. What associations do we have when we talk about this cereal? Oatmeal is probably the very first. We also probably remember that oats are feed for horses. And the phrase, of course, from the Soviet film about Sherlock Holmes: “Oatmeal, sir!”, with the easy presentation of which we probably began to associate oatmeal with the obligatory breakfast of the British.

Meanwhile, the inhabitants of Foggy Albion were right when they chose this cereal as a regular guest for breakfast. And in our latitudes, oatmeal has always been considered healthy, just look at the recommendations to eat Hercules porridge. Remember this one? It can still be found on store shelves. Its popularity is not surprising. Oats are a very healthy cereal, and it doesn’t hurt to know about its properties. Or perhaps this information will help you solve certain health problems? So let’s follow the opinion: “Aware is forearmed.” Let's learn about oats that may be useful to us.

This is not the first time I have addressed the topic of oats on my blog. By many useful recipes I have already shared with you about the use and treatment of oats. I have seen from my own experience their effectiveness and I will be glad if they also help someone. Don't miss my recipe for treating coughs with oats. My daughter and I cured a protracted cough that could not be cured. And we also talked. This article also contains many healthy and easy recipes. I invite you to read it if you haven’t already gotten acquainted with it.

Today we will get acquainted with oats in more detail and, in addition to recipes, we will study the medicinal beneficial properties of oats and contraindications. The first oat seedlings are emerging from under the melting snow. No other cereal makes it through, by the way. Therefore, can you imagine what kind of power lies in it?

Oat grain. Compound. Beneficial features

Oat grains contain:

Up to 60% starch
Up to 14% protein
Up to 9% fat

Oats. Beneficial properties of oats and contraindications

Oats have general strengthening effect for the whole body.
It contains a large group of vitamins and minerals. Vitamins B, A, K, as well as copper, selenium, silicon, iron, zinc, fluorine and some others. Vitamins A, E (useful for the beauty and growth of hair, nails, skin elasticity), vitamins B, F (promote proper functioning of nervous system, have a beneficial effect on the gastrointestinal tract, transform complex carbohydrates into glucose)
Reduces blood sugar levels, so it is a must for those who suffer from diabetes.
Beneficial features oats is that it removes from the body excess liquid, and along with the swelling, harmful substances also go away. From this point of view, oats are good to consume after long-term drug treatment.
It also helps fight urolithiasis.
Helps lower cholesterol.
Oats have a beneficial effect on the functioning of the gastrointestinal tract: it soothes and normalizes the entire digestive system. Benefits of oats for the intestines - fights constipation.
Strengthens the nervous system, helps with depression.
A decoction and infusion of oats is an antipyretic and diaphoretic.
Oats have beneficial properties for the liver. As you know, the liver is our hematopoietic organ. All toxins and impurities accumulate in it. By cleaning the liver, we give new strength to our body.
Oats are great for treating coughs. On the blog I gave a recipe for how my daughter and I dealt with this problem. Nothing helped. All sorts of doctors looked at us and prescribed us, but oats saved us then.
Oats are also used as a means to improve immunity.
Oats are also good for the thyroid gland.
Oat grains contain amino acids similar in composition to muscle protein.
Oats contain beneficial enzymes and organic compounds.

But you need to know that in addition to beneficial properties, oats also have contraindications.

Oats. Contraindications

Use oats with caution if you have gallbladder diseases or kidney failure. It is always better to consult with your doctor and clarify all the nuances specifically for you. Individual intolerance to oats.

Let's see what Nikolai Drozdov says about the beneficial properties of oats and its use in food so that it is as beneficial as possible for health.

Oats. Application. Treatment. Recipes

Treatment of cough with oats. Recipe

In an article about the healing and medicinal properties of oats, I shared with you a personally tested cough recipe. It helped my daughter and I then. So I can confidently recommend this recipe.

Pour half a glass of thoroughly sorted and washed oat grains into 2 liters of milk and simmer in the oven over very low heat for about 1.5 - 2 hours. It will turn a nice golden brown color. Take a glass at night. But we took a long course. I gave it little by little throughout the day. But the recipe said that it should only be taken at night. The cough went away without a trace. When I told our doctor what I treated my daughter with, she was very surprised.

Oat decoction. Beneficial features. Treatment

I must say that there are several recipes for oat decoction. But they are all similar and useful in many ways. After all, in this form all the beneficial properties of oats are preserved, providing positive influence on our body.

For what diseases can oat decoction be treated and used?

This decoction is useful for improving metabolic processes in the body, helps with peptic ulcers, chronic gastritis, for insomnia, for the liver and even against smoking.

How to brew oats? How to prepare oat decoction?

Recipe for oat decoction as tea from Hippocrates.

He advised drinking it simply as tea. To do this, grind the raw oats in a coffee grinder and use a thermos. The proportions are as follows: 1 tablespoon of oats per 1 glass of boiling water. Leave it this way overnight and drink it like tea during the day.

Another recipe for making oat decoction:

Take a glass of washed oats and fill it with one liter of water, preferably distilled, at room temperature. Let it sit for 10-12 hours, then bring everything to a boil and simmer over low heat for half an hour without opening the lid on the pan. Wrap the broth and let it brew for another 12 hours. Then we filter and add more water to the resulting liquid to a total volume of 1 liter. You need to take this decoction half an hour before meals, 100-150 ml three times a day. The course is one month.

Oats. Beneficial properties for the liver. Infusion of oat grains

This is the so-called classic recipe a decoction that helps to “return” the liver. Pour 1-2 cups of oat grains with 1 liter of boiling water, let stand for 20 minutes. Take half a glass of infusion three times a day. Or you can use Hippocrates' recipe. See recipe above.

Kvass from oats. Beneficial features

Kvass made from oats? What beneficial properties does it have?

This one is delicious and healthy drink good for increasing vitality,
Oat kvass is useful for strengthening the nervous system.
It increases the body's resistance during the season colds
Removes waste and toxins.
Helps with vitamin deficiency, poor appetite, lethargy.

Kvass from oats. Recipe.

Let's take 500 grams of oats (ordinary Hercules can be used), but it is better to take unrefined oats. Let's fill it with 5 liters cold water and boil for 30 minutes. Let cool and infuse for 3 hours. Now add one tablespoon of sugar and 15 g of yeast to the liquid. Mix everything well and leave to ferment for a day in a warm place. We store the prepared kvass in a cool place, but no longer than two days.

Dr. Izotov's oat jelly. Recipe. Beneficial features. Oat cleanse

How is this oat jelly useful? For what diseases can and should it be used?

It will help with diseases of the liver, gall bladder, cardiovascular system, gastrointestinal tract, diabetes and hypertension. It is also known as “Doctor Izotov’s jelly”, and the basis for the recipe was the ancient recipes of our ancestors, monastery recipes and even recipes from the Soviet book “Domostroy”. Preparing it is not entirely easy, but the result from using oatmeal jelly is worth any effort.

Doctor Izotov's jelly. Recipe

As you can see, oats, the beneficial properties of which are useful for the kidneys, gastrointestinal tract, and liver, can be taken in different shapes. The main thing is to still try this method of dealing with existing problems.

Sprouted oats. Beneficial features

The greatest benefit of oats is in its sprouted form. I blog a lot about sprouted grains. It is in the sprouts of cereals that all the power is found. Moreover, do not germinate anything for a long time. The most valuable sprouts are 2-3 mm. And even less.

The sprout is the most active phase of the grain, in which all of it is concentrated useful material. But besides this, the protein sprouted from grains, including oats, is broken down during the germination period, forming amino acids, which are very useful for us and are building materials. For those who have problems with blood vessels, this is simply an irreplaceable remedy. Sprouted grains contain silicon, which strengthens the walls of blood vessels.

On the blog I wrote about how... The germination process itself is described in great detail. And there are also recipes with sprouted wheat. You can do the same with oat grains using the same recommendations.

I want to tell you once again how to distinguish high-quality cereals; can any cereals that you bought in a store be germinated? Just fill them with water and see. Anything that floats to the surface must be thrown away. I'm sure there won't be many such grains. We buy a lot of everything for germination, however, a few grains float. If there are few such grains, then the grain is suitable for sprouting and will be good for health.

I would like to point out that you still need to try to ensure that sprouted oats retain their beneficial properties. To do this, it is necessary that the grains do not come into contact with metal, and the oxidation process does not begin - try, if possible, not to grind them in a coffee grinder or meat grinder. It is better to eat them as is, bringing maximum benefit to your body.

I also suggest watching the video for those who don’t quite understand the process of germinating oats.

Sprouted oats. Contraindications

Exacerbations of gastrointestinal diseases for those who are allergic to gluten.

Oats. Useful properties for weight loss

Oats can become not just a medicine, but also a diet. Yes, a healthy grain is good for everything. Moreover, there are several options for losing weight with the help of oats - these are already familiar to us oatmeal jelly and broth, and even regular oatmeal. I won’t reveal all my cards in advance. Since the next article about oats will be just for those who want to lose weight. At first glance, the oat diet is a mono-diet, because the main food product is oats. But, given that this cereal contains almost all the substances we need, we don’t have to worry that our body will become depleted during the diet. In addition, oat products are nutritious, which means you won’t feel hungry. The advantages of such a diet can be considered not only the lost kilograms, but also the opportunity to improve the health of the body and improve the functioning of the body. digestive system. How to take oats for weight loss? We will talk about this in the next article.

Where to buy oats for sprouting? Price

Of course, for medicinal purposes, and even for regular nutrition, you need to use only high-quality oats, such that they have not been subjected to chemical treatment. You can buy it in pharmacies, and now you can also find it on supermarket shelves in the health food departments. That's where we buy everything. And wheat and oats for germination. The price of oats for germination in our stores is about 40 - 50 rubles per 500 gram briquette.

Liver cleansing is carried out not only by mature people, but also by at a young age. It filters everything that enters our body, including nitrates, low-quality food, contaminated water, etc. Toxic substances pass through the vessels of the liver, settling on the walls. This subsequently leads to blockage of blood vessels, blood supply is disrupted, and harmful substances settle and accumulate, forming stones in the gallbladder. That is why the liver needs to be cleansed, and this is best done with natural means, which include oat grains.

What are the benefits of oats for the body?

Oats are revered in many countries around the world. It consists of 60% starch, so when it swells and cooks it turns into a viscous porridge, which is characterized by an enveloping and soothing effect.

Oats contain a large number of protein (up to 18%), which is as close in composition as muscle protein. Oat grains are credited with high fiber content (up to 32%), oats are considered effective dietary remedy. Fiber has no calories, does not break down in the large intestine, but is converted into polysaccharides that feed beneficial microflora. In addition, fiber cleanses the intestinal walls like a scrub, gently removing adherent, undecomposed food particles. One of the components of polysaccharides, beta-glucan, normalizes lipid metabolism, and also removes “bad” cholesterol and normalizes glucose levels.

Oats are included in the diet of people with atherosclerosis and diabetes. The content of all B vitamins strengthens the nervous system. Oat decoction has been used in medicine for 400 years! Hippocrates himself knew about its healing properties.

Oats, especially unpeeled ones, are beneficial for the whole body:

chronic gastritis and gastric ulcer
for pancreatitis and hepatitis
removes urine during inflammation Bladder and pyelonephritis
during a cold, it will reduce fever and increase sweating
relieves sore throat due to sore throat
Oat poultice will help pass kidney stones

In what cases can you not be treated with brewed oats?

Oat decoction is a storehouse of nutrients, vitamins and enzymes. But you shouldn’t use it thoughtlessly either. So that you don’t have to remember the saying “We treat one thing, we cripple another,” let’s remember in what cases treatment with oat decoction is contraindicated:

removed gallbladder or gallstones
for diabetes mellitus and hyperglycemia
Pregnant women should take oat decoction after consultation with a gynecologist
with a tendency to migraines and chronic headaches
during an infectious disease

How to change your diet to effectively cleanse the liver with oat decoction

If you have started a course of liver cleansing with oat decoction, you need to adjust your entire diet. Otherwise, there will be no benefit from the procedure if the liver continues to work hard, processing fatty foods, smoked foods and nicotine with alcohol. To ensure that your liver cleanse is effective, adhere to the following:

exclude smoked meat and sausages from your diet
don't eat eggs
forget about marinades and pickles
load up on vegetables and fruits
place your bets on products yellow color(cheese, lemon, honey)
give up alcohol and smoking, at least for the duration of the liver cleanse

Oats for brewing differ from the oats that are sold in stores and supermarkets, being placed on the same shelf with buckwheat and peas. The oats that peasants sell in buckets are also unlikely to be suitable, because they are usually treated to remove weeds and fungal spores. Oatmeal and Hercules are also not suitable for brewing because they are already processed and therefore do not have the required amount of nutrients. Oats suitable for brewing are sold in pharmacies and specialty stores.

Leovit Nutrio Oats for brewing. It has clean, even beans, and the package describes two brewing methods. Weight of oats per package is 210 grams. 100 grams of product contains 10 grams of protein, 55.1 grams. carbohydrates and 6.2 g. fat
Oat grain LLC "Kadr 9". cleanses the liver of toxins. After a course of use (2 weeks), the skin becomes clean and smooth, acne disappears, and swelling of the legs goes away. You can wash your face with a decoction of oats to make your skin smooth. The package weighs 250 grams.
Oats for brewing “Breadbasket of Health”. Has a package weight of 400 and 800 grams. Can be used both for cleansing the liver and for therapeutic nutrition during weight loss. An environmentally friendly product that has passed multi-stage quality and safety control.

Brewing oats in a saucepan on fire

This is an old way of brewing oats; it was used by grandmothers and great-grandmothers. Ideally, a Russian stove should be used instead of a stove. But in the absence of it, we will use what is in the apartment.

Fill one mug of washed oats with a liter of clean, chilled water in the refrigerator and give the grains time to swell. After boiling, turn the heat to minimum. Simmer the grains in water for another 20 minutes under the lid. Turn it off, remove the pan from the heat and wrap it in a towel and blanket. After a day, we unwrap it and pass the resulting “porridge” through a sieve so that the structure becomes homogeneous. Place 1 tbsp in the resulting “jelly”. spoon of honey and bring to a boil. Let it cool, squeeze out the juice of a medium-sized lemon, pour it into a clean container and put it in the refrigerator. Course of use: 2 weeks, a few spoons before meals in the morning and evening.

Another method has a similar recipe, but final result turns out liquid. Perform the following manipulations:

pour 3 liters into the pan clean water and throw in 3 tablespoons of oat grains
after boiling, reduce the heat
stirring, cook for as long as possible until the contents reach about a glass
cool what you get and puree it to a puree consistency
Take jelly, one tablespoon before meals, once a day for a month.

The third method is effective for hepatitis and gastritis:

pour half a liter of clean water into the pan
throw in 1/2 cup of oat grains
place the pan in the refrigerator for 12 days
after 12 days, boil
after boiling, simmer covered for 30 minutes
leave overnight, add another half liter of clean cold water the next morning
consume 2 tablespoons three times a day

Brewing oats in a thermos differs from the previous method in that the grains are not exposed to strong temperature effects.

The first method of preparing the decoction:

grind a mug of oats in a coffee grinder to the consistency of crushed nuts
pour ground oats into a thermos with a liter of boiling water
close the thermos and do not open it overnight
the next morning you can eat brewed oats
use 2 tbsp three times a day. spoons

The second method has some nuances. At the end of the process, the broth should have a light brown tint. It indicates the correct adherence to technology.

let 2 tablespoons of oat grains brew in a liter of clean water
after the grains swell, bring to a boil
turn off the gas, cover the contents of the pan with a lid and leave for 5-10 minutes
Place the contents of the pan in a thermos and leave overnight
the resulting decoction is stored in the refrigerator, but is heated before use
take half a glass 3 times a day

The third method of brewing in a thermos is supplemented with other components: Pour a liter of boiling water into a glass of clean, washed oats. Cook over low heat for an hour, stirring constantly and not allowing it to boil. After an hour, add boiling water to the pan until you get the same amount of contents. Transfer the broth to a thermos and leave overnight.

To make the broth a homogeneous consistency, grind it using a sieve. Pour 1 tbsp into it. a spoonful of honey, squeeze the juice of half a lemon. Drink a glass a day half an hour before meals

Do not brew a lot of oat grains. It is best to do this at least once every 2-3 days to keep the broth fresh. And don’t forget to follow a diet and limit your smoking so that the liver stops working at maximum load and starts repairing itself.

Video: how to prepare oat decoction

The benefits of natural remedies for the body are inestimable. In folk medicine special place Oats are considered to be an affordable, useful and effective remedy with a wide spectrum of action.

The healing properties of oats are unique; it is used to relieve inflammatory processes, cleansing the body, strengthening the immune system, regulating blood pressure in hypertension.

Beneficial features

The grain is extremely rich in nutrients. It contains essential amino acids - lysine, tryptophan, vitamins B, K, as well as large quantities of magnesium and phosphorus, as well as other micro- and macroelements.

Magnesium and B vitamins are useful for improving cardiac and nervous function.
Starch, which is part of the grain, prevents the increase and helps regulate blood sugar levels.
Also, thanks to fiber, the level decreases, preventing the formation of cholesterol plaques.
Vitamins and minerals are good for general strengthening and healing of the body.

How to brew

Healthy recipes are prepared quite simply and quickly. For these purposes, you need to take 10 tablespoons of oats, add water and rinse. It is better to do this in a regular saucepan. Then the grain is poured with hot, but not boiling water, approximately 1 liter. Bring to a boil on the stove, reduce the heat to low and cook for 5 minutes. You should not keep it for long in order to preserve all the beneficial and. Insist on leaving overnight.

This decoction will be useful as a general tonic, which should be taken before meals, half a glass. Preheat in a water bath.

Important! Regardless of the purpose and method of preparation, it must always be pre-rinsed with running water.

How to brew for a cough

The medicinal qualities of oats make it an indispensable tool at . To treat it, you need to take 20 tablespoons of oats, which are washed and filled with two liters of milk. Next, put on medium heat and leave to simmer for up to 3 hours. The readiness indicator will be: whether the milk has turned yellow or not. It is necessary to take half a glass of milk decoction before meals.

You can also add honey or butter to this recipe. Honey is added to the already prepared decoction.

How to brew oats to cleanse the body

Grain has a beneficial effect on all body systems, so it can be used for general strengthening and cleansing of the body. For more information about the beneficial properties of oat decoction, follow the link:

For these purposes, 1 cup of prepared oats is poured with 2 liters of warm water and left to steep overnight. The resulting product is filtered and consumed one glass up to 2 times a day. It is also recommended to give to children, but only a quarter glass.

There are various methods of brewing and preparing infusions.

Pour 200 g of oat grains into a saucepan and pour 2 liters of water, cover with a lid, boil, then leave to simmer for up to 3 hours. The degree of readiness of the broth is determined by whether the grains have opened.
After it is ready, pour the remaining liquid into a clean container, grind the oats in a meat grinder, squeeze and combine both broths.
Dilute with one liter of warm boiled water. Keep refrigerated. Before taking, the decoction must be heated and drunk warm before meals in unlimited quantities.

How to brew to treat the liver

A decoction with the addition of milk is especially beneficial. It is recommended to drink it if you have pancreatitis. Take 200 g of washed oats and add water, boil and leave to simmer over low heat until the broth thickens. Then add two glasses of milk to it, after the broth boils, boil it for another half hour. Drink 15 minutes before meals.

How to brew in a thermos

Very convenient and in a simple way To prepare an oat decoction, brew the oats in a thermos. The indications for use of this decoction are quite wide. This method will be convenient if you do not have the opportunity to boil and cook.

To brew in a thermos, grind 50 g of oats in a coffee grinder for a few seconds. Then it is poured into a thermos and filled with boiling water, the decoction is infused for 12 hours.

Important! Oats are taken at the rate of 50 g per liter of liquid.

Contraindications for use

Oats are one of the few remedies that have virtually no serious contraindications and can be consumed by both adults and children.

If you have diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, liver, or pancreas in the acute stage, consultation with a specialist is recommended. The decoction is contraindicated if the gallbladder has been removed or with cholelithiasis. Individual intolerance is also possible.

Oats, the benefits and harms of which have been used since ancient times in the folk medicinal traditions of different nations, are most in demand today in cooking. It is very common in Europe and temperate countries, as the crop is productive in such conditions. Porridges, jelly and kvass made from this cereal are suitable for treating a wide range of diseases internal organs and systems.

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Oats and other types

Oats - beneficial properties and uses

Oats are a widespread genus of herbaceous annual plants, part of the Poa family (Geraceae). The most popular representative of the genus is oats. It is actively cultivated as a fodder and food crop.

According to the current botanical classification, the genus includes about 20 species, which primarily grow and are cultivated in South and North America and European countries. In economic terms, the most important species is oats, while the rest are classified as weeds. The most harmful of them is wild oats.

The advantages of seeded oats include unpretentiousness and high climate resistance. Moreover, it has a relatively short growing season - from 11 to 18 weeks. Seed germination occurs at a temperature of +3˚C, and the sprouts that have emerged can tolerate short-term frosts. This allows the crop to be successfully grown in the northern regions of the Russian Federation, the Urals and Siberia.

Appearance of oats

An annual plant at the peak of the growing season can reach a height of 0.5-1.7 meters and always has bare nodes. The type of root system is fibrous. The stems are straws up to 6 mm thick with 2-4 nodes. The leaves have a bluish or green color, alternate order, and rough to the touch. The length of the sheet can be even 45 cm, and the width up to 3 cm.

Small flowers are collected in 2-3 pieces in spikelets, from which, most often, a spreading panicle is obtained. The lower flowers may have an awn, but sometimes there are plants in which all the flowers are awnless. The scales of the ears reach a length of 25 mm; they are externally noticeable due to the fact that they are longer than the flower. The spikelets have a bare spine, and the flowers have no articulations. Oats bloom throughout the summer.

This type of oats in agriculture is divided into two varieties:

Filmy. It occupies the bulk of the sown area, as it is characterized by high productivity.
Golozerny. Rarely widespread due to lower productivity, as well as greater demands on growing conditions. The grain of this variety is easily threshed.

Filmy oats have a spreading panicle, while naked oats have a single panicle. Differences are also hidden in the color of the scales and the awning of the grain. The most common cultivated forms of filmy oats are aurea, aristata and mutica.

cultural history

The eastern-northern regions of China and the territory of modern Mongolia are considered the historical homeland of oats. The cultivation and processing of this plant began on these lands later than the cultivation of barley or wheat. Historians believe that back then oats had a reputation as a weed that littered spelt plots. However, it was not destroyed, but was processed together with the main crop, since the Chinese and Mongols already in the 2nd millennium BC. It was known what beneficial properties oats have. When distributed Agriculture further north, heat-loving spelt lost its relevance, and people became interested in oats as the main crop. This hypothesis was put forward by N.I. Vavilov when she saw the contamination of spelled crops with oats during a trip to Iran, where it is not found in cultivated form.

European traces of oat crops date back to the Bronze Age. They were discovered in what is now Denmark, Switzerland and France. Written evidence of culture is found in the Dieix records (IV century BC), as well as the works of Pliny the Elder. The latter noted that the Greeks and Romans laughed at the fact that the Germans made porridge from oats, since they saw in this plant only a fodder purpose.

Documentary evidence of the cultivation of oats in England dates back to the end of the 8th century. It is known that for many centuries oatcakes were part of the main diet of the inhabitants of Scotland and neighboring regions. The oldest cereological document, The Reaper Devil, depicts the devil making circles in an oat field. In the 16th century, they learned to brew beer using oats in Nuremberg and Hamburg breweries, although previously it was forbidden to use any grains other than barley for this purpose.

In Rus', oats were actively used not only for feed, but also for making oatmeal from it for consumption. It is known that jelly was made from cereals. The plant was brought to North America by Scottish settlers; the first place where it was grown was the Elizabeth Islands.

Whole oats: production in countries around the world

Oat cultivation is well developed in temperate countries in both hemispheres. The colder the climate of the area, the a large share it takes over in crop rotation as the number of competing crops is reduced. However, the plant still does not play a major role in agriculture. Even in Canada, a purely northern country, oat production volumes are significantly inferior to wheat, corn and even soybeans. On the other hand, it is significant that Finland, which has a harsh climate and small area, is in the top three most productive countries for this product, and Sweden is in the top ten.

According to the UN International Food Organization for 2013, the leaders in oat grain production in the world are the following countries (million tons):

This list reflects the crop’s unpretentiousness to summer heat and resistance to low temperatures and rain. About a fifth of the world's oat acreage is in Russia, and a little less in Canada. In Belarus, Finland and Poland, cereal is one of the key grain crops. Today's technologies for planting and caring for oats increase the world average yield to 50-55 c/ha, although in Russia it is 20-21 c/ha.

What are the benefits of oats: application in different areas

Oat grain is used in cooking, medicine, agriculture and alcohol production. Oatmeal, flakes, oatmeal, flour and raw materials for coffee drinks. Flour is used in confectionery and bakery production. Flaked grains are used as a separate product or added to muesli. Due to the presence of starch, any oat by-product is suitable for cooking jelly.

Oat grain is used to create concentrated food mixtures for animals and animal feed. In addition, the crop is cultivated for green fodder with legumes or separately. Oat straw is used as roughage plant feed.

Oat seeds are included in sports nutrition, are used in many folk medicine recipes and homeopathic practices. In the pharmaceutical industry, the main derivative of oats is alcohol tincture, which is taken as a sedative. Oat pomace, extracts and oils can be used in the production of cosmetics.

Oat grains and malt are used in the brewing industry. This grain produces a soft and aromatic beer, similar to kvass or barley varieties of the drink. Rarely, cereal is used when distilling moonshine or alcohol for vodka. The last production of oat whiskey was closed in 1975.

Chemical composition and calorie content

The taste of oat grains is distinguished by a slight bitterness and a faint smell, which is familiar to many from the way the flakes smell. When infected by pests, the smell may take on a herring, wormwood, honey or garlic tint. If the grain has been damaged during harvesting or has sprouted, its taste will become slightly sweet. When fats oxidize due to inappropriate storage conditions, it becomes rancid. High-quality oats should also not have a musty or moldy odor, a matte surface color or dark spots.

Nutritional value is presented in the following proportions (per 100 g):

Mass fraction ash substances in the composition of whole unprocessed oat grains is 3-4%. Among them, vitamins have the following content (in brackets, % of the average daily norm consumption):

Among the 55% of carbohydrates that are present in the composition, only 1.1% are sugars. The rest is starch. In addition, oat grains contain 12 essential and 8 non-essential amino acids. Almost all fatty acids belong to the Omega-6 group, and 100 grams of grain covers half the daily requirement for this type of acid.

The healing properties of oats for the body

Rich chemical composition oat grains determine the various beneficial qualities of the product. Depending on the processing method, oats can be used to cleanse the liver, gallbladder or pancreas. But the benefits of oats brewed in a thermos are more extensive and consist of the following positive actions:

iron helps restore healthy blood composition;
copper disinfects blood and stabilizes its composition;
potassium improves blood vessels, stabilizes heart function, and also ensures a healthy water-salt balance in the body;
magnesium increases general tone nervous system, improves its interaction with other organs and systems;
phosphorus strengthens the musculoskeletal system, helps to establish metabolic processes;
selenium and calcium perform antioxidant treatment of tissues and organic liquids;
B vitamins improve the efficiency of metabolic processes, stimulate nutrition and metabolism at the cellular level.

Two dozen amino acids are actively involved in the work of the endocrine system, due to which the overall physical and psycho-emotional tone of the body increases. The functioning of the thyroid gland and pituitary gland is also improved due to the intake of iodine and manganese.

Adding oats to the diet helps normalize cholesterol and fat metabolism. The complex of mineral substances stabilizes cardiac activity, strengthens muscles, and makes blood vessels elastic and permeable. The mineral salts and compounds included in the composition also have a positive effect on brain function, the activity of the kidneys, liver, and pancreas.

Oats: benefits and harm for digestion

The basis of the effect of oats on the body is due to high content dietary fiber and soluble fiber. The first ones cleanse the stomach and intestines of food residues. In its action, the swollen fibrous mass is similar to a brush - it passes through the digestive cavities and pushes food debris out of them. This prevents rotting, which disrupts the gastrointestinal microflora. The mechanical action of the fibers increases blood supply to the intestinal walls, thereby increasing the efficiency of absorption of nutrients and stimulating peristalsis of the muscles of the organ.

Beta-glucan or soluble fiber becomes a dense mucous mass after entering the stomach. It envelops the walls of organs, protecting them from the irritating effect of digestive juice. This effect is important for patients with gastritis, both hypoacid and hyperacid.

Oats, the benefits and contraindications of which are determined by the same factors, can also be harmful to those who suffer from digestive ailments. Alimentary fiber in large volumes can be an overwhelming task for weakened or diseased organs.

The benefits and harms of oats when used for weight loss

Oatmeal, cereal and oatmeal are among the products that are recommended to be added to the diet. Positive characteristic product consists of that cleansing and stimulating effect on gastrointestinal tract, which is described in the previous section.

In addition, oatmeal has a high calorie content, which makes it easy to get enough of it. The low fat content helps the body use stored reserves. At the same time, a diverse vitamin and mineral composition prevents severe deficiency of certain nutrients.

The benefits of oats brewed according to a specific recipe are most pronounced in the diet. Oat infusion and brew are also considered more beneficial options for using cereals in folk medicine. For dietary decoction you need to take only unrefined whole grains. Water for it is taken at the rate of liter per glass. Having poured the cereal, it needs to be left to swell for 12 hours, and then boiled for at least one and a half hours on the minimum flame of the burner. After the resulting mixture has cooled, you need to separate the liquid, but do not pour it out. The broth will need to be mixed with cereal crushed as much as possible in a blender. This is the form in which the product is used. It is recommended to drink up to three glasses of this cocktail per day for 2-3 weeks.

A scrub with oatmeal for the intestines is very popular. To prepare it, use a coffee grinder to grind grain or flakes (1/2 tbsp), honey (1 tsp), cold boiled water (1 tbsp) and peeled walnut kernels (5 pcs). First, the flour is filled with water and infused for 10 hours, and then nuts and honey are added to it. After this, the mass should boil for 5-10 minutes on a low flame burner. Please note that sugar and salt cannot be added to this dish.

Oats for cleansing the body: recipes, reviews

Thanks to the ability medicines made on an oat basis, to eliminate toxins and poisons, the cereal is useful for general cleansing of the body. This effect is also enhanced by the diuretic and choleretic effect oat infusions. It is most advisable to take them in the process of complex treatment prescribed by a competent specialist.

Due to the fact that the product is not subjected to heat treatment, it retains a maximum of protein and vitamin substances. An infusion made according to the following recipe has a universal effect. You just need to soak the whole, unrefined grain with water in a volume of 1:2 for 8-12 hours, and then strain. The cleansing and tonic is drunk 2-3 times a day, ½ glass.

Oats for the liver: how to treat the liver with oats

The benefit of oats for the liver is that it makes the process of absorption and metabolism softer, relieving the load on the organ. Due to general relief the body receives time and energy to restore it on its own. In addition, this product enhances the process of removing toxins from the body, which greatly inhibit liver function. The improvement is also associated with the beneficial effects of oats on the gastrointestinal tract. During treatment, it is recommended to avoid fatty, smoked, canned and salty foods.

Oats for liver treatment: how to brew and drink

The main thing you need to know in order to correctly and effectively use oats for the liver is how to brew remedy. For more strong effect it is necessary to use unrefined whole grain.

Oat infusion, the benefits of which are effective for chronic liver ailments:

Pour the cereal into an aluminum bowl.
Fill with water at the rate of liter per 100 grams.
Place the cereal on a lit stove.
After the water boils, reduce the flame to minimum and simmer the cereal for another third of an hour.
Remove the dish from the heat, cover with a towel or lid and leave until cool.

Half a liter of the resulting decoction should be distributed for consumption throughout the day, regardless of meals, mixed with a spoon flower honey. It is better to divide the technique into 3-4 approaches. The treatment course lasts 8 weeks. If you need to repeat the course, you need to take a break of at least a month.

Steamed oats - benefits for a weakened liver:

Grind a glass of cereal into a powder using a coffee grinder.
Place one spoon of the mixture into a thermos.
Pour 1 liter of boiling water.
Leave the thermos closed for 12 hours. Shake occasionally.
Strain the broth.

This remedy should be taken for three months some time before meals. For one day there should be a total of 0.5 liters of steam.

Decoction with rose hips and herbs:

Sort and rinse 3 tbsp. unpeeled oats.
Transfer the cereal along with chopped lingonberry leaves and birch buds (2 tbsp each). Pour 4 liters of cold boiled water.
Leave in a cool place to infuse for 1 day.
Pour 2 tbsp. rose hips with a liter of water. Boil and cool, remove to infuse for 24 hours.
Place the infusion with oats and lingonberries on the fire and bring to a boil. Add 2 tbsp. corn silk and 3 tablespoons of knotweed. Simmer over low heat for 15 minutes.
Combine and strain both decoctions after cooling.

This remedy is drunk a quarter to a third of an hour before meals. On the first day of treatment you need to drink a total of ¼ glass, on the second – ½, over the next week – 2/3 a day.

Oats for pancreas treatment

The benefit of oats for improving the functioning of the endocrine system lies in the presence of many trace elements, enzymes, amino acids, proteins and vitamins. Most often, this cereal is used to treat a specific problem of the pancreas - pancreatitis. He has chronic form, so it is almost never completely cured. The gland produces insulin, which is necessary to control glucose levels in the circulatory system, which in turn affects the functioning of the brain and all vital functions. important systems body. In addition, the pancreas produces pancreatic juice, which is required for digesting food.

the digestive process is improved;
the quality of metabolism increases;
the peristalsis of the gastrointestinal tract is stimulated, they are cleansed;
cholesterol levels in blood vessels decrease;
the processes of absorption and processing of nutrients are accelerated;
anti-inflammatory and antiseptic treatment occurs;
immunity is strengthened.

To prepare a decoction that restores the functions of the pancreas, you need to take unrefined grain, which is sold in pharmacies or on the market. It can sometimes be found in stores that offer pet food. Oat seeds should be whole, light in color, without strong or unpleasant odors. The healing decoction is prepared as follows:

The grain is removed from debris and damaged particles and washed several times under running cool water.
Pour into a pan and fill with water at the rate of liter per 1 glass of raw materials.
In this form, the grain sits for 60 minutes and swells.
Then it is placed on the stove, brought to boiling water and the gas is reduced so much that a gentle boiling process is maintained. In this form you need to simmer the cereal for an hour.
Remove from heat and leave the pan in closed until the broth cools completely.
Strain the resulting dish through cheesecloth, squeezing out the boiled cake through it.
Add cold boiled water to the strained liquid to restore the volume to the original liter.

It is recommended to store this decoction in the refrigerator and drink 20-30 minutes before eating, ½ cup three times a day. Based on the liquid obtained according to this recipe, you can make porridge and jelly, which have an increased medicinal effect.

It should be remembered that treatment of pancreatitis must be accompanied by constant medical supervision. Without professional prescriptions and diet, traditional medicine will not lead to noticeable result, because it is focused on support, and on replacing the main treatment course.

How to take oats for various diseases

From urolithiasis. Drive fresh oatmeal (grass) through a meat grinder, fill a 0.5 liter glass jar with it, and completely fill it with vodka. The product is infused in the dark for 2-3 weeks with periodic shaking. Strain and consume 20-30 drops, diluted with a tablespoon of water, three times a day before meals.
From smoking. Mix 50 grams of barley, rye, millet and oat grains, add 400-500 ml of water. Heat the water to boiling on the stove and then cook for another 10 minutes. Pour into a thermos and leave to infuse for 10-12 hours. Strain, drink ½ glass three times a day until you develop an aversion to cigarettes.
Against exhaustion of the body. Pour a glass of cereal into a liter of boiling water and cook over medium heat until jelly forms. Strain and add an equal amount of milk. Boil for a few minutes on a medium burner flame and cool. Add 3 tbsp to the solution. honey. Drink 200 ml warm three times a day.
Against insomnia. Grind a tablespoon of oatmeal in a meat grinder, add a glass of water and leave for 15 days in a dark place. Drink twice a day, diluting 30 drops of tincture in water.
Against gastritis. Rinse ½ cup of grain, pour 0.5 l cool water, leave for 10-14 hours. Cook for half an hour over low heat under the lid and remove again to infuse for the same time. Strain, add water to a volume of 0.5 liters and drink 1/3-1/2 cup before meals three times a day.
To remove cholesterol. Mix hawthorn juice with a decoction of oat flakes or whole grains. For one liter of mixture, add another 70-80 grams of sugar. Put on fire, boil. After cooling, drink ½ glass no more than three times a day.

Oats for cough: recipe

Against the flu. Leave a glass of cereal in a liter of water for one night. Then boil down half the liquid. Strain and drink the resulting volume in several servings in one day. For enhanced effect It is also recommended to drink a mixture of two glasses of yogurt and five crushed garlic cloves per day.
To treat coughs and accompanying colds, it is recommended to enrich oat decoction with onion or garlic juice, honey, and raisins. Juices must be added to the prepared product so that they do not lose their antiseptic properties.

Oat decoctions for general health or rejuvenation

A simple oat decoction, to which biologically active ingredients and rich in essential vitamins have been added, can be freely consumed in periods several times a year to maintain immunity and healthy appearance. In general, you can improvise to your taste by adding citrus juice, berries and dried fruits, various superfoods, and wheatgrass juice.

To prepare the decoction, you need to pour two glasses of whole grains into two liters of boiled water and let it cook. After boiling, you need to turn the heat to medium and process the oats for another third of an hour. After removing from the burner, it is necessary to close the dish and leave the product in a warm place for 24 hours. Then strain and boil for a few more minutes. Next, you need to add 70-80 grams of honey and the juice of 2/3 lemon. It is recommended to store it in a refrigerator or room with a temperature of up to +10˚C.

The optimal scheme of use is three courses per year: spring, summer and autumn with a duration of 2-3 weeks. There are no specific contraindications to this drug, but caution must be observed, especially the first time you take it.

Oats for the treatment of diabetes

Oats have been used for a long time by healers not only of Slavic, but also European peoples to treat various diseases. Diabetes centuries ago, it had not yet been defined as a specific disease, but with a complex of symptoms indicating its occurrence, this particular cereal was used. How it affects the functioning of the pancreas was discussed above. To summarize, we can say that the benefits of oats for diabetics are as follows:

blood glucose levels decrease;
blood vessels strengthen and become more elastic;
pectin and fiber remove toxins and waste from the body;
minerals and vitamins are actively involved in metabolism, accelerating it and increasing efficiency;
Cereals do not provoke excess weight gain and promote weight loss.

The following preparation options are available for using oats to treat diabetes:

Cereal porridge (in a pinch, flakes will do). You just need to cook it, add nuts and spices to your taste. Butter, sugar or fatty foods can only be added with the permission of the supervising physician. The main purpose of eating such porridge is to stimulate the production of inulin.
Oatmeal decoction for type 2 diabetics. Prepared from 100-150 grams of whole grains, passed through a blender or meat grinder. They are put in a liter hot water, heat on the stove and simmer on a low-medium burner flame for 30-45 minutes. Next, the broth is filtered and cooled. You need to drink it for two weeks, ¾-1 glass a third of an hour before each meal.
Mix 2 g each of flaxseeds, oat straw and grains, dried bean wings and blueberry leaves. Grind the food, put it in a thermos and pour a glass of boiling water. Leave covered for 10-12 hours and strain. Drink after meals. The product has hypoglycemic properties.
Infusion against diabetes of any type. Take a liter of water per glass of seeds, pour it in and leave it under a tight lid for one night. Then filter the mass and drink ½ glass before meals for two weeks.

How to properly make a decoction of oats in a thermos for psoriasis

Pour a glass of oat grains with an equal volume of water.
Leave covered for 12 hours.
Put on fire, boil, simmer for 3-5 minutes.
Leave for another 12 hours.

The finished medicine should be drunk for two months, three times a day, ½ cup. Additional therapeutic effect can be achieved by taking a bath with a decoction of oat straw at the rate of 5 handfuls of raw materials per 15 liters of water. The session should last no more than a third of an hour and is carried out up to three times a week.

Kvass from oats: benefits

Oatmeal kvass is a rare but surprisingly healthy drink. Of course, its benefits are associated with the rich composition of the raw cereal, which is also enriched due to fermentation and protein conversion. Reviews from those who brew kvass at home note mainly a tonic and immunomodulatory effect, but it also has other properties:

many amino acids are preserved, stimulating the functioning of internal organs and glands internal secretion;
removes toxins, reduces the tendency to accumulate cholesterol and increase blood glucose levels;
brings vitamins, mineral compounds, antioxidants, enzymes and phytohormones to the body;
a slight laxative effect appears;
Due to the rich composition, the condition of the skin, nails and hair is improved, healthy color and appearance are restored.

The benefits of oat kvass for women carrying a child include large quantities folic acid, which lays the foundation for the child’s immunity, as well as supporting psycho-emotional state mother. The diuretic properties of the drink help avoid swelling and fluid stagnation. In addition, it stabilizes metabolism, improves immunity, and helps maintain external beauty.

Hepatitis C, liver and gallbladder disorders. The drink is used as part of a diet, as an adjuvant, in parallel with the main treatment course. It is recommended to drink it daily for at least three weeks. For prevention, this course should be taken 2-3 times a year.
Diabetes. Kvass has hypoglycemic properties, so it helps improve the condition in the composition therapeutic diet. The sugar specified in the recipe must be replaced with honey or syrup, which is suitable for diabetics.

Despite its extensive effects, oat kvass can have a negative impact on your health. It is recommended to use it carefully or avoid it for those who are prone to gas formation, heartburn, suffer from gastritis and diseases that have fungal causes.

Ingredients for making oat kvass:

oatmeal or flakes – 0.5 kg;
granulated sugar – 5 tbsp;
raisins – 2 tbsp;
boiled water.

Preparation procedure:

Sort and rinse the grain under running water, placing it in a sieve.
Rinse the dried fruits and pat dry with a kitchen napkin.
Pour sugar and other ingredients into a jar (3 liters).
Fill the jar almost to the top with water and leave the mixture to ferment.

To maintain good fermentation, the jar must be kept in a room warmer than room temperature. IN cool conditions The kvass will also cook, but it will take longer. At the same time, it is important that the drink itself does not heat up too much, so as not to turn sour.

After three days of infusion, you need to take a sample from the kvass and, if the taste is satisfactory, pour it through cheesecloth or a sieve into a bottle. You need to act carefully so that sediment does not rise. The bottle with the finished drink should be stored in the refrigerator, closed. And the sediment remaining in the jar can be used for repeated fermentation. True, for this you need to take twice as many raisins and sugar.

Cosmetological properties

Oat products are used in both industrial and home cosmetics. In the first case, extracts, serums and infusions are used, and in the second, mainly flakes and flour are used. Flakes are good because they have a rich composition and are inexpensive, and flour is good because it can easily be made from flakes at home.

The structure of the flakes makes them an excellent ingredient in face and body scrubs. So that they can be added to various means home-made, you need to do a little processing - fry in a dry frying pan until golden brown. – lightweight and affordable way take care of skin of any type and condition. B vitamins and fats will actively nourish the epidermis, and tocopherol, calcium and trace elements will protect against external negative factors. The best basics For oat scrubs gels are considered industrial production, honey, sour cream or cream. For masks, the base most often used is warm milk with sour cream, basic vegetable oils, berry or fruit pulp. Sometimes a few drops of essential oils are added.

Another way to use cereal for beauty is through applications. For them, as a rule, oatmeal broth is taken. You can use one of the recipes for its preparation described above. The key is to use unrefined whole grains. Thanks to the applications, the skin lightens, diathesis and eczema are treated, and inflammation goes away.

Today, sprouted grains are very popular among supporters of a healthy diet and lifestyle. Oats are not spared from this trend, which is quite reasonable, because this cereal has one of the the best lineups. The scope of its culinary use includes fruit and vegetable salads, desserts, cereals and side dishes, as well as decoctions and drinks. Many of those who sprout oat grains eat them raw.

To keep oat sprouts healthy and healthy, you need to purchase whole grains. Sowing is not suitable, as it is treated with chemicals. It is best to contact specialty stores, pet markets or pharmacies. A good choice- the so-called bare oats. First you need to fill it with water and sort it from debris and floating particles. Then the product is soaked for several minutes in a weak solution of potassium permanganate for disinfection. Afterwards you need to rinse the grains well.

A simple way to germinate oats:

Soak the grains for 12-14 hours with plenty of water.
After soaking, drain the water and rinse the grain with running water on a sieve.
Place the oats in a glass jar and close with a breathable lid.
Place in a place with +21-+23˚C.
When the sprouts reach a length of 4 cm, you can remove them and eat them.

To obtain a green superfood, you can use the instructions, or rye. The effect will be the same, only the actions are slightly different.

Sprouted oats: benefits

Due to germination, the content of vitamins, amino acids, simple carbohydrates and fatty acids increases. This happens because more complex nutrients, such as fats, carbohydrates and proteins, are broken down into protozoa. They are more efficiently absorbed and distributed throughout tissues and organs. In general, the beneficial substances in sprouted oats help improve the condition and functioning of the brain, eyes, nervous system, digestive organs, endocrine glands, circulatory system, liver and gallbladder. Metabolism becomes better, the body spends energy not on accumulating fat, but on using stored reserves. Because of ascorbic acid, tocopherol, selenium and other antioxidants, the product is useful for the prevention and treatment of cancer.

It is recommended to consume oat sprouts within the daily norm of 80-100 g. Greens reach their peak usefulness after growing to 2 cm, but it is recommended to let them gain more plant mass. It should be remembered that sprouts can cause complications of digestive diseases, pancreatitis, allergic reactions. Abuse can lead to leaching of calcium from the body, as phytic acid contributes to this.

Use of oats in other areas

In addition to the production of cereals, flakes, oatmeal and flour for food consumption, the oat crop is processed into livestock feed. In this area, grains, bran, and the leafy part of the plant are used. They can be used to create completely oat feeds, but more often these products are used as microadditives and compound feeds that have a more balanced composition. The technology for processing grain crops, including oats, into feed, premixes and concentrates is established by state standards.

Oats and oatmeal: Use in cooking

The relevance of oats for daily nutrition has remained for at least the last century. Morning porridges made from flakes, cereals and oatmeal are very popular because they have an impressive energy base and valuable composition. These porridges come in a variety of varieties: salty and sweet, with vegetables and fruits, thin and thick. The advantage of all these dishes is also a lot of fiber, which supports the efficiency of digestion.

Oat bran is used to add to soups and mixtures like muesli and goes well with fermented milk products. Together with flakes, they are widely used in confectionery and baking production. Oatmeal kvass made from grain and its products can be used as a classic table drink with refreshing and tonic properties.

Oat flour can be used as a thickener for sauces, soups, casseroles and side dishes. It can also be added to baking dough, but in small quantities, since it is not sufficiently enriched with gluten to maintain baking properties. Pancakes made from oatmeal and oatmeal are soft, tender and airy.

Oat flour

Oatmeal is extracted from grain by grinding and is divided into three types:

Regular. Made from grains freed from shells. It contains the least ash substances and the most starch.
Whole grain. Milled from unrefined grain. Contains bran, so it has the highest fiber content.
From sprouted grains. Not produced in industrial quantities. The oats are first germinated, then dried and ground.

Nutritional value of 100 grams of regular oat flour:

Oatmeal came into human use about four thousand years ago. It is believed that at that time its extensive beneficial properties were noticed by healers and scientists. The basis for the beneficial effects of the product lies in soluble and insoluble fiber, but the role of other components is also great:

thanks to antioxidants, the risk of cancer is reduced;
supports the removal of cholesterol from blood vessels;
renal and liver functions are normalized;
mental activity is stimulated;
poisons and toxins are removed;
the condition and appearance of the skin improves;
immunity is stimulated.

As a rule, flour is well absorbed when consumed. Negative consequences manifest themselves in case of individual intolerance. Despite the fact that there is very little gluten in oat flour, people with celiac disease should treat it with caution. If absorption is poor or there is a tendency to leaching calcium from the body, the presence of oats in the diet should be discussed with a doctor.

Flour will be a good ingredient in cooking home cosmetics. It has a softening, exfoliating, nourishing and tonic effect. Its frequent “neighbors” in masks and scrubs are honey, egg, lemon, herbal infusions and base oils.

Oatmeal and rolled oats

Cereals are made from steamed, hulled and polished oat grains. It can be either crushed or uncrushed, and steaming can be either the first or the last stage of processing. By state standards Uncrushed oatmeal is divided into premium, first and second grades.

Rolled oatmeal (flakes) is made by flattening it from uncrushed oatmeal after preliminary steaming. The surface of this product may have a grooved impression from passing through the flattening rolls. Based on this parameter, it is clear how rolled oatmeal differs from rolled oatmeal - the latter type of flakes has a smooth surface, as it is passed through smooth rollers. Because of this, the product particles do not have small cracks, and the cooking time until done is increased.

According to average data, cereals consist of 66% carbohydrates, 17% proteins, and 6.9% fats. The mass fraction of fiber is 10.6%, and the calorie content is 389 kcal per 100 g.

Boiled cereals and flakes are beneficial for the digestive system, as they gently envelop the organ cavities. This allows you to eat it even with diseases of the gastrointestinal tract and pancreas. In addition, the presence of oats in the diet helps to improve the functioning of the peripheral and central nervous systems and improve their interaction with organs.

Growing oats

Today, several dozen cultivated varieties of oats are known, all of which belong to the type Oat sativa. In general, you can take any of them for cultivation, adjusting the choice based on your own and other people’s experience, because the plant takes root well even in northern lands. Thanks to its durability and unpretentiousness, it is easy and convenient to grow.

Germination begins at +3˚C, but seedlings survive short frosts down to -5˚C. But heat is destructive even for adult plants. At +40˚C, many crops die. The crop loves moisture very much, so you need appropriate soil, but peat bogs, podzolic, and sandy loam soils are also suitable. To increase productivity, the soil is enriched with nitrogen fertilizers.

Preparation and sitting

The best predecessor plants for oats are winter crops, legumes, potatoes and corn. When mass sowing, plowing is necessary at a depth of 25 cm. If the predecessor was corn or beets, autumn plowing is needed to get rid of pests. It makes sense to reduce acidity before planting by adding phosphate rock. For peat soils, copper, boron or manganese containing fertilizers are needed.

Seeds for sowing should be selected. They should be tight and without damage. The top grains in the spikelet are larger and germinate faster. Before planting in the ground, planting material is kept for 15-20 minutes in a solution of potassium permanganate. Sowing time is traditional for spring crops - in moist soil in the second half of April, at the same time as barley, peas and wheat. Being 1.5 weeks late reduces the yield by a quarter. For sowing, a narrow-row method is used with planting at a depth of 4-6 cm.

Care and cleaning

In general, oat crops do not require special care, and under the right conditions they will easily ripen no later than 120 days from planting. The exact timing depends on the variety. An incorrect start to harvesting activities can also reduce yields, so you need to focus on the wax ripeness indicator. On personal plots, harvesting is carried out by cutting the ears by hand and tying them into sheaves. For storage you need to choose a well-ventilated room. After drying, the grain is threshed and goes for further processing.

The soil must be kept moist, for which it is advisable to install an irrigation and humidity control system in the field. If you have time, loosen the soil. According to generally accepted growing technology, the soil is rolled, which gets rid of the surface crust and plugs that appear after the first shoots. The friendly rise of sprouts from the ground is not about oats. First, the top, largest grains are knocked out, and then the rest.

Oats as green manure

The culture is also valued as an inexpensive green manure. The green mass enriches the earth with potassium. The mineral content in young plants exceeds that of old plants by 3-5 times. Eggplants, tomatoes, and peppers experience the greatest lack of potassium, so it is advisable to grow oats as green manure in front of them. It also inhibits most weeds, but can itself cause wireworm infestation.

The roots of the plant contain elements that fight root rot, so it leaves behind disinfected soil. To increase the level of nitrogen in the soil, oats are planted on green manure along with legumes. Thanks to the fibrous root system, heavy soils become more drainable and loose, while light soils become strong, resistant to leaching and weathering.

Storage and shelf life

To preserve useful and nutritional properties oats, it should be kept in a plastic, clay or glass container with an airtight lid. It should be in a room with low humidity and good ventilation. The shelf life of the cereal is a maximum of 10 months, so it is very important to check the packaging date of the product before purchasing. Similar requirements apply to the storage of cereals. It retains its nutritional qualities for 6-12 months. The exact period depends on the processing technology and is indicated by the manufacturer.

The flakes are designed for long-term storage. IN pure form they can retain their best properties for up to two years (dry, ventilated area with low humidity). At temperatures above +25˚C this period is halved. If we are talking about a mixture with berries, nuts, etc., then the product is usually good for 6-12 months from the date of packaging. Storage conditions are the same as for cereals.

Contraindications

The consumption of oats and products made from them is not recommended for cholelithiasis, absence of a gallbladder, cholecystitis, liver or kidney dysfunction. In case of ailments of the digestive system, it is necessary to coordinate its inclusion in the diet with your doctor. During pregnancy and lactation, there is no direct prohibition on use, but caution will not be superfluous.

Numerous medicinal properties and ease of preparation are the main characteristics due to which the popularity of oat decoction is growing. The benefits and harms of the drink mainly depend on the correct preparation, but many people forget about this. The result of neglecting the rules for brewing medicinal mass can be serious side effects and a complete lack of therapeutic effects on the body. To ensure that a drink with enormous potential does not cause harm, you need to remember just a few recommendations.

Contraindications to the use of oat decoction

Some supporters of traditional medicine claim that oat decoction can be taken by everyone without exception. The practical use of the composition nevertheless made it possible to identify several contraindications to such therapy. In the following conditions, it is better to avoid the product or at least drink the product with caution:

Gallstones, absence of a gallbladder.
Renal or cardiovascular failure.
Increased stomach acidity.
Serious liver pathologies.

In these cases, the risks of side effects are too high, so you should consult your doctor before starting treatment. Individual intolerance to the components of the drink is extremely rare, but you still need to make sure that it is absent before starting the course.

The harm of oatmeal broth and how to eliminate it

Oats contain growth inhibitors, which make it impossible for grains to germinate under unfavorable conditions. They are represented by phytic acid and its salts. These substances are not unique, they are present in many types of grains, nuts, seeds and beans. When chemical compounds enter the human body, they can trigger the following processes:

Valuable minerals (zinc, calcium, iron, copper) are bound and removed from the body. These elements are no longer absorbed in the required amount, which is why deficiency conditions develop.

Tip: Today, oatmeal broth can be purchased in health food stores. If this is done with for preventive purposes, You can also try. If treatment is necessary, it is better to prepare it yourself. There is no guarantee that a particular establishment sells the properly boiled composition.

The action of enzymes is suppressed, which negatively affects the quality of food digestion. In particular, it disrupts protein metabolism.
Phytic acid prevents the absorption of phosphorus, which is necessary to maintain strong bone tissue.

In fact, phytic acid itself is a valuable source of phosphorus, but it is absorbed only under the influence of the enzyme phytase. Fortunately, scientists have found ways to trigger the synthesis of this substance in the body. Before you start preparing the oat decoction, you need to subject the main ingredient to one of the following types of processing:

Soak (with or without further fermentation).
Germinate.
Fry. However, this approach is usually applied only to chocolate and coffee beans.

If the oat decoction is prepared according to all the rules, the potential risks of drinking will be minimized. Violation of liquid production technology in best case scenario will lead to a useless product; in the worst case, the development of the scenarios described above is possible.

The benefits of oatmeal broth and its medicinal properties

A healing decoction or one prepared on its basis has several types of positive effects on the human body. In general, it is much easier to list diseases from which the product does not save. Here, for example, are the most striking properties of the drink:

Soluble fiber in the decoction has enveloping properties. After entering the stomach, it turns into a jelly-like substance. This mass covers the walls of the organ, reducing the irritating effect of food on the mucous membrane. Regular use of the composition significantly alleviates the condition of people with gastritis and peptic ulcers.
Due to the presence in the composition, drinking reduces the likelihood of blood sugar surges.
Narcologists recommend a decoction and infusion of oats to people who are trying to overcome nicotine, drug and alcohol addiction.
The use of the product has a calming effect. Large quantities B vitamins help improve sleep and eliminate signs of depression.
IN healing decoction contains tryptophan, which stimulates growth muscle tissue. This property of the drink allows it to be included in the nutrition of athletes.
The positive effects of oatmeal broth are noticeable for colds, acute respiratory infections, pneumonia and cough. But in this case, you should use a composition prepared with milk, and not with water.

The abundance of soluble fiber helps cleanse the body. Toxins and heavy metal salts are removed from the body. This property of the product can be used for poisoning after chemotherapy.
Oat decoction cleanses the blood of harmful cholesterol, which has a positive effect on the functionality of the cardiovascular system.
A product rich in microelements removes excess fluid from the body, which helps cope with swelling.
The natural remedy helps normalize metabolism, so it can be used for weight loss. You just need to remember that you include it in diets to reduce appetite, and not to burn fat.
Do not forget about the rejuvenating properties of the composition. Its components stimulate cell division processes, against the background of which active tissue regeneration occurs.

One of the additional positive properties oats is the fact that they do not contain gluten. People with intolerance to the substance can safely introduce it into their diet.

Rules and recipes for preparing oat decoction

A healthy and safe oat decoction can only be obtained if phytin is broken down. For this purpose, you can use the option of soaking the workpiece, but nutritionists consider it not the most successful. Studies have shown that even after 12 hours of soaking, the cereal still contains about 75% phytin. It is better to resort to fermentation of the product or its germination.

Making oatmeal broth from fermented grains will look like this:

Take a glass of oats along with the husk, fill it with whey, which remains after boiling the cottage cheese. The liquid should be twice the volume of the thick part, because the grains will swell.

Tip: You can use more than just whey to ferment oats. If the composition is not at hand, use a solution of lemon juice or apple cider vinegar. To prepare them, use 1 teaspoon of the product per 1 liter of water.

The workpiece must be kept for about 12-14 hours in a warm place until the grains swell. This is a signal that you can start preparing the decoction.
Drain the liquid and rinse the grains in a colander. We act carefully, trying not to wash off the husk. Pour all this into 1 liter of water and put it on fire.
After 2 hours of simmering over low heat, the liquid should be drained and diluted with drinking or boiled water. The result should be 1 liter of oatmeal broth. It is recommended to drink it a couple of days before.

To prepare an oat decoction from sprouted grains, you need to do the following:

Soak the oat grains in water for 12 hours, after which the liquid is drained.
We lay out the blanks on damp gauze and place them in a warm place. You need to wait until the grains hatch. Do not keep oats until sprouts form.
Transfer the hatched grains to a blender and add water so that it only slightly covers the mass. You can add a little honey for taste.
The mass needs to be crushed. It should become homogeneous, similar to a smoothie. The product prepared in this way should be drunk during the day; it cannot be stored longer.

It is generally incorrect to call a drink prepared using the latter method a decoction, because oats are not subjected to heat treatment. It is through such influence that it is possible to obtain the most useful folk remedy.

In cases where oat decoction is planned to be taken for the purpose of obtaining a therapeutic effect, the dosage, schedule and duration of the course should be agreed with a specialized doctor. If this is done for prevention or general strengthening of the body, the composition can be drunk as regular tea. Standard rules recommend consuming 100 ml half an hour before meals.

Children can be given oatmeal broth not only for colds. Healing remedy copes with the manifestations of diathesis and food allergies. For these diagnoses, the duration of treatment should be 1 month. The schedule will depend on the age of the little patient:

From 6 to 12 months, 1 teaspoon in the morning before breakfast and in the evening before bed is enough.
Up to 2 years old, you can give your baby 1 tablespoon twice a day.
Up to 5 years, the daily portion is one third of a glass in two doses per day.
Up to 10 years, the daily portion is already half a glass in two doses per day.

Addictiveness natural remedy does not cause, therefore, if desired, it can be taken regularly, taking breaks only from time to time. Oat decoction is not recommended to be combined with drinking coffee or black tea. These drinks reduce the quality of absorption of a number of substances in the composition of the medicinal product. Ready decoction It is best to drink lukewarm and should be stored in the refrigerator for no more than 1-2 days.

Oat decoction as an “ambulance” for pancreatitis

Many people have personally experienced the effectiveness of oatmeal decoction during an exacerbation of pancreatitis. Of course, it is enough to simply drink liquid according to the described scheme, but it is better to carry out a whole range of therapeutic measures.

On the first day you should refuse to eat. At severe attack I still don’t want to eat.
You should drink lukewarm water throughout the day.
Instead of the usual breakfast, lunch and dinner, you need to consume a decoction of oats and an infusion of flaxseeds.
It is better to replace tea with an infusion of St. John's wort with the addition of a small amount of honey.
The second and third days the diet is repeated. Only oatmeal infused in water (and not cooked in milk) is added to oatmeal broth and flaxseed infusion.
During this time, it is recommended to drink additional phytocomplexes in consultation with your doctor.
From the fourth day, you can introduce other foods into the diet, but you must continue to drink decoctions and infusions for 10 days. Oatmeal broth It is allowed to consume up to 30 days, i.e. until complete recovery.

Oatmeal broth will only become healthier and tastier if you add flavor enhancers such as rosehip infusion or honey when making it. By replacing boiling water with milk, we get excellent remedy for colds, which is allowed to be taken even in childhood.