Already in the days of Hippocrates, people knew about the healing properties of oats. It has been widely used to strengthen the immune system and detoxify the body. Today, oats continue to be one of the most consumed grains.
Surely many people know that oatmeal is considered a traditional English breakfast, although not everyone knows about the beneficial properties of oatmeal, and in fact there are not so few of them.
First, oatmeal is rich in vitamins and essential trace elements. It contains vitamin A, ascorbic acid, vitamin K, E, B vitamins (B1, B2, B5), magnesium, iron, calcium, phosphorus, and more.
Secondly, oatmeal is a dietary food and is easily absorbed by the body. It contains inositol, due to which it is able to reduce the level of "bad" cholesterol, prevents the formation of cholesterol plaques. In addition, oatmeal has a low glycemic index, therefore it is a very useful product for diseased grains, it perfectly saturates the body.
Oatmeal has a healing effect. Consuming them regularly can reduce the risk of indigestion, gastritis, bowel cancer and other diseases of the gastrointestinal tract.
Thirdly, oatmeal can be used for cosmetic purposes. For example, to prepare a nourishing face mask, pour hot milk over the oatmeal and leave to cool for 7-10 minutes. Then apply this mixture on the face with a generous layer and rinse with warm water after 20 minutes. To make the mask not only nutritious, but also moisturizing, you can add 1 tablespoon of honey, olive oil or fatty sour cream to it.
For oily skin, the following mask is suitable: pour 2 tablespoons of oatmeal with hot water and stir until a thick gruel appears. Apply this mixture on the face, and then after 15-20 minutes, rinse it off with warm water and apply a moisturizer. It is believed that with regular use of such a mask (2-3 times a week), the skin will be noticeably cleared, and acne will be reduced.
