Oats a heal

摘要

Traditional plants and their products are of great importance to the health of individuals and communities. Plants like oats which have health benefits carry potential to be an important component of a healthy lifestyle. Diet alone cannot ensure a disease free life but a properly balanced diet can help reduce the risk of chronic diseases and promote general good health. Traditional plants and their products are of great importance to the health of individuals and communities. Plants like oats which have health benefits have the potential to be an important component of a healthy lifestyle. Before being consumed as food, oats were used for animal feeds a use for which is still honoured. Oats contain an active compound beta-glucan (55%) which is a soluble fiber. It also constitutes 45% of insoluble fiber for reduction in LDL-cholesterol (bad cholesterol) without lowering HDL-cholesterol (good cholesterol) which is heart friendly.