OAT BRAN

Beta-glucan in oat bran balances the cholesterol level. Therefore; it helps to lessen the risk of coronary. Consuming 3-gram beta-glucan daily and regularly can decrease the cholesterol level up to 10%.

WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS of OAT BRAN?

• Oat bran helps to balance blood glucose. It regulates the gastric and intestinal functions with its high fiber content. It also contributes to weight control process by providing long lasting sense of fullness. Beta-glucanhas a positive effect on diabetes. Because; it encapsulates the carbohydrate which is being rapidly absorbed in gastric and intestinal system in its gel form.Therefore; the sugar absorption slows down and additional insulin intake becomes unnecessary.

• Recent researches have shown that oat rich nutrients balance blood glucose in type 2 diabetes. Starting a day with a nutrient like oat helps controlling blood sugar control all through the day. Also it prevents blood sugar increase after meals, especially in type 2 diabetes.

• Beta-glucan shows its positive effect by becoming a gel like at the thickness of honey in gastric and intestine. In contrast to other insoluble substances, right amount of beta-glucan forms a viscose gel which holds bile acid in gastric and intestine as well as belating the sugar absorption. In addition to this positive effect, it helps intestinal and digestion systems.

• People who choose oat instead of sugary cornflakes consume less at lunch. Digesting oat takes longer; so it gives a sense of fullness for a long time. In a research the consumption of sugary cornflakes and oat meal have been compared and the results have shown that the subjects that chose oat meal ate less at lunch.

How to Use Fitlif Oat Bran

You may mix oat porridge that you make by using Fitlif Oat Bran with sugar, milk, cream, jam, honey, dried and fresh fruit to prepare breakfast alternatives that are healthy, tasteful and keeps you filled along the day.

You may also use Fitlif Oat Bran in pastry and breads as well as dredging it over soup and salads.