210 people participated in the study conducted by the Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention. All of them were divided into two groups. One group ate 80 g of rice every day for 45 days, the second – 80 g of oatmeal. At day 45, those who ate rice had a 5.7% and 5.8% reduction in total and “bad” cholesterol, respectively, and those who ate oatmeal had a 3% and 3.9% reduction.
It turns out that oatmeal contributes to a greater reduction in cholesterol levels than rice. This finding was published in the medical journal Frontiers in Immunology.
However, frequent use of all three oat products can actually worsen your health. IT flakes of unusual shape with various additives, grain oatmeal and instant oatmeal.
As for the first product, nutrients are lost during the shaping of such flakes. Not all, but some. Also, milk and vegetable oils, milk powder are added to these flakes to preserve the taste. This makes it even more caloric.
Cereals added to cereals are distinguished by a lot of sugar. Also cereals can be understood as rice or cornmeal.
Most instant cereals consist mainly of cereals. There is almost no or no pure oatmeal in them. Also, some manufacturers may include too much fat and sugar to enhance the taste.
News cannot be equated with a doctor’s prescription. Consult an expert before making a decision.
Source: Ferra
