Oats are considered as one of the healthiest grains on earth. The history of oats rolls back to 1,000 B.C. in Central Europe, where the ancient Greeks and Romans used it as an animal feed. Later during the 1600’s the Europeans brought oats to American and the Scot’s and the Dutch’s used it in traditional porridges, puddings, and baked goods.

Studies and researches conducted on the grains shows that oats and oatmeal has numerous health benefits including weight loss, lowered blood sugar levels and reduced risks of heart diseases. They are a gluten-free grain, enriched with vitamins, minerals, fibers and antioxidants.

Dietician Sheela Seharawat, one of the youngest successful entrepreneur of India and founder & chief mentor of Diet Clinic Health Care Pvt Ltd lists down the benefits of Oats on your skin and on your overall health.Read on…

Oatmeal and skin care – the magic of oats on your skin

There are numerous health benefits of oatmeal, out of which one such magical impact it has on us, is on our skins. It has massive anti-inflammatory, skin healing and anti-oxidant properties, which cleanses, softens, soothes, moisturizes and conditions the skin. Listed below are some of the great benefits that we can derive of oats for our skin:

● Removes dirt and impurities from the surface of the skin.

● Removes dead skin cells.

● Maintains natural moisture balance.

● Helps in the healing of minor skin sensitivities and irritations.

● Gently exfoliates the skin surface.

● Soothes and softens the skin.

● Helps in getting rid of blackheads.

● Deep cleanse skin pores without causing irritations.

● Makes your skin healthy, youthful and glowing.

Oatmeal has been found the most beneficial for dry skin, oily skin, acne-prone skin and skin with minor irritations or sensitivities. Oatmeal’s are used in many facial cleansers, body scrubs, soaps, facial masks, lotions, bath soaks and shampoos. It has been used since ages for many homemade skin care remedies in combination with various other products like aloe vera, goat milk and many other.

Oatmeal and health – the amazing benefits

Some of the amazing health benefits of oatmeal, lesser known to us are:

● Oats contains a huge variety of minerals like calcium, phosphorus, iron, zinc and many more. These minerals has amazing effects on the prevention of osteoporosis, healing of wounds and the prevention of anemia. It works as a good calcium supplement.

● Oats contains a large number of soluble and insoluble fibers, which aids in absorption of cholesterol in the body and excrete it out of the body, thereby, reducing cholesterol levels. Consuming oats regularly prevents threat from cardiac, cerebral and vascular diseases, mainly in elderly and middle aged peoples.

● The presence of high-viscosity soluble fibers in oats helps in controlling appetite and gives a feeling of satiety for a longer period. It is a great food for weight loss as it controls the appetite and drastically reduces the feeling of hunger.

● Many people suffer from the problems of dry stool, especially elderlies. Oatmeal promotes bowel movement and prevents the problems of constipation, thereby, avoiding the risks of cerebral vascular accident.

● Oats are highly rich in linoleic acid, which have curative properties against the negative effects of effect on fatty liver, diabetes, edema and constipation. It helps in developing endurance against diseases, increases physical strength and longevity.