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Five Surprising Facts About Oats

Test your knowledge and start enjoying a delicious wellness boost


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When you’re trying to follow a healthy diet, it can seem like the rules on what to eat – and what not to eat – are constantly changing. But there is one recommendation that pretty much all nutritionists and health experts have agreed on for decades. Whole grains such as oats are a key part of a healthy eating plan. Versatile and easy to prepare, Quaker® Oats are a great source of whole grains.

Does that surprise you? What else do you know about oats? Let’s find out!

Question 1 of 5

Oats provide which of the following?

Answer Explanation

Whole grain oats contain all three parts of the grain kernel – endosperm, germ, and bran. Packed within these layers are magnesium, phosphorus, and thiamin, as well as protein, fiber, iron, zinc, and selenium1.

Question 2 of 5

You're trying to add more whole grains to your diet. Which of these should you try?

Answer Explanation

Yes, oats are whole grains, which, along with these others, contain fiber, vitamins, minerals, and healthy fats. They’re considered to be “complex carbohydrates.”

Question 3 of 5

Oats can be used to make which of these?

Answer Explanation

Oats are far from just a breakfast food. Most people think of oatmeal when they hear oats, but they can also be used in lunch and dinner recipes, or swapped for traditional flour when you’re baking. Plus, they contain a soluble fiber called beta-glucan which makes them heart healthy.

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Question 4 of 5

Having eggs in the morning is the only way to get protein to start to your day.

Answer Explanation

While eggs do contain protein and have a place in well-balanced diets, they’re not the only source out there. It’s easy to overlook other options like oatmeal. While one large egg has 6 grams of protein, Quaker Protein Instant Oatmeal contains added protein to achieve 10-12 grams per serving.

Question 5 of 5

Oats support healthy digestion.

Answer Explanation

Adding fiber to your diet can help keep you regular – and oats are a place to start. Adults 51+ should eat at least 21-30 grams of fiber daily from a variety of grains, fruits, and vegetables to help support a healthy digestive system2. With aging – whether because of decreased physical activity, lower muscle tone or reduced water intake – the digestive tract might start slowing down, which makes it essential to consume enough fiber to help maintain regularity3. One serving of oats can provide 4g of dietary fiber.

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Now that you know the facts, why not explore new ways to incorporate the power of oats into your healthy, active lifestyle?

Learn more and find hundreds of delicious, nutritious recipes at Quaker

 

Sources:

1 Let’s Eat Healthy. https://www.healthyeating.org/blog/detail/health-benefits-of-oatmeal#:~:text=This%20amount%20has%20about%20150,%2C%20manganese%2C%20selenium%20and%20iron.

2 DGA 2020-2025. Recommended Intake Ranges: Healthy U.S.-Style Dietary Patterns. https://www.dietaryguidelines.gov/sites/default/files/2020-12/Dietary_Guidelines_for_Americans_2020-2025.pdf

3 U.S. Department of Agriculture and U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2020-2025. 9th Edition. December 2020. DietaryGuidelines.gov.

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