You're probably already familiar with oats as a key ingredient in your breakfasts, desserts and snacks. But do you know all its benefits? In this article, you'll discover the benefits of oats and the different ways to eat them. We also share our delicious recipes, as well as our advice and precautions for use.
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Native to Asia, Oats are a cereal that has been cultivated for over 2000 years. Oats (Avena sativa L. ) belong to the grass family. This whole-grain cereal is rich in phytonutrients: essential minerals (phosphorus, magnesium, manganese, calcium, iron, etc.), B vitamins (thiamine, pantothenic acid and niacin), proteins, carbohydrates, antioxidants and soluble dietary fibre. These nutrients are contained in the bran (the outer husk of the grain) and the germ. Oats have many health benefits. This energetic, low-calorie food with an interesting nutritional profile is undoubtedly an ally of choice for a healthy, balanced diet.
Improves intestinal transit
Improves digestive health: Oats, in their gelled form in the intestine, reduce bloating in particular.
Regulates the balance of the intestinal microbiota: Several studies show that oats contain probiotics, which encourage the growth of probiotic bacterial strains while reducing more harmful strains.
To support a slimming diet
Oats are rich in fibre: fibre swells and takes up more space in the stomach than macronutrients. Oats therefore have a faster, longer-lasting satiety effect and help to prevent cravings.
Oats allow sugars to be absorbed slowly in the intestine, thus avoiding blood sugar peaks and excessive insulin secretion. This makes it an ally in weight management. Stable blood sugar levels help control appetite and cravings.
Produced from ORGANIC oat bran grown in Sweden, this powder has a high protein content (50%). This 100% plant-based ORGANIC Oat Protein powder is an interesting source of fibre. Its creamy texture and comforting flavour make it very enjoyable, and it's easy to add to your desserts, soups or smoothies, or to reconstitute sugar-free oat milk.
A course of oats can be beneficial for a number of reasons. First of all, oat protein is suitable for most people, especially those looking to increase their intake of plant proteins. They are therefore ideal for vegetarians or vegans looking to cut out animal proteins.
When should I start a course of oat protein?
As part of a high-protein diet, particularly for athletes. It can also be beneficial for the elderly, to supplement protein intake and prevent muscle wasting.
Oat milk: This tasty and nutritious plant-based drink is useful for filling up on energy while staying hydrated. It is an interesting alternative to cow's milk and is therefore suitable for vegetarians, vegans and people with lactose intolerance, for example.
As a flour substitute: You can easily use it in baking and cooking to replace all or part of the flour in your favourite recipes.
Sprinkled on dishes: Oat protein is an excellent addition to enrich your dishes with protein and nutrients. It can be sprinkled on most sweet or savoury dishes. Sprinkled on granola or porridge, it provides extra protein and is perfect for a more balanced breakfast.
Protein smoothies or shakes: Oat protein powder provides a high-quality source of plant-based protein. Ideal as part of a high-protein diet, it promotes muscle recovery and is ideal as a snack or after a training session.
Yoghurt or fromage frais: Rich in fibre and protein, it promotes a feeling of satiety and aids digestion, while giving a smoother texture to dairy products.
What is the desired effect?
Oat proteins provide essential nutrients, fibre and a high protein content that help maintain and develop muscle mass, promote satiety, encourage post-exercise recovery and aid digestion.
When to eat Oats?
They can be consumed at any time of the day between or during meals, as soon as breakfast or after a training session.
What quantity?
In terms of calories, 100g of oats is equivalent to 62 calories. For an adult, two tablespoons of oat bran are recommended, i.e. a portion of 30 to 40 grams a day.
It is recommended to take 1/2 to 2 tablespoons a day, depending on the preparations in which they are incorporated. As a flour substitute, they can replace 5-20% of the total flour. This concentration guarantees a sufficient dose of protein in your mixtures while maintaining a pleasant texture.
At mealtimes
Replace 1 to 2 tablespoons of flour with the same amount of Oat Protein Powder in your dishes, soups, desserts or protein bar preparations.
Measure out 1/2 tablespoon of Oat Protein Powder and sprinkle over your favourite foods such as yoghurt, fromage frais or granola.
In your drinks
Add 1 to 2 tablespoons of Oat Protein Powder to your smoothies and shakes.
Add 1/2 tablespoon of Oat Protein powder to your latte.
Although oats do not contain gluten as such, they are often contaminated by the cultivation of other cereals containing gluten. Gluten is a group of allergenic proteins implicated in intestinal hypersensitivity. It is responsible for a number of disorders in the case of proven gluten intolerance. In the event of intolerance, do not consume gluten without the prior advice of a health professional. Likewise, take the time to check the labelling on your product.
High protein drink recipe
2 tablespoons
2 tablespoons
1 teaspoonful
Plant milk
200 ml
1
Pour the ingredients into a tall container.
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Using an electric mixer, beat the mixture up and down until smooth.
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Pour the drink into a glass. It's ready to enjoy!
Recipe for pancakes with Oat protein and Lucuma
Eggs
4
White flour
220 g
Lotion
500 ml
Fleur de sel
1 pinch
Melted butter
40 g
Sugar
1 tablespoon
1 tablespoon
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Sift the flour and Oat Protein powder into a large bowl.
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Add the salt and sugar and mix well.
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Add the eggs and mix gently with a whisk.
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Slowly whisk in half the milk.
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Stir in the remaining milk.
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Melt the butter, then whisk it into the mixture.
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Oil a large frying pan, blotting up any excess with kitchen roll, then put a ladleful of pancake batter into the hot pan.
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Turn the pancake over after a few minutes, then remove from the heat when golden brown.
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Repeat the operation as many times as possible.
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You can serve the crêpes sprinkled with icing sugar, jam, etc... Enjoy them!
To delight your taste buds!
This delicious pancake recipe will delight children and adults alike as a high-protein snack or delicious dessert!
Store your proteins in a cool, dry place away from light. Close the bag tightly after opening.
Oat protein can also be used as a natural thickener in a variety of sweet and savoury culinary preparations, such as soups, sauces and smoothies, while increasing protein intake.
Is it good to eat Oats every day?
There are no contraindications to the daily consumption of oat flakes. However, we recommend that you regularly vary your sources of complex carbohydrates to diversify the type of fibre and cover your macro- and micronutrient requirements.
Oat flakes: cooked or raw?
Cooked oat flakes are ideal for pre-digesting some of the fibre they contain. They are generally sold pre-cooked and can be eaten as such. Interestingly, raw oatmeal has a relatively low glycaemic index, which is useful for weight management or controlling blood sugar levels in diabetics.
Do oat flakes make you fat?
To maintain a low glycaemic index, we recommend that you eat oat flakes raw. They will then be low in calories, at around 367 kcal/100 g.
Dr. Mounir Belkouch, a biochemist by training, specialises in the fields of neuroscience and nutrition. In particular, he trains laboratory technicians in the medical field.
Mounir is passionate about the world of plants and admires all that they have to offer and teach us. He also holds a Diplôme d'Etudes Supérieures (DIU) qualification in Phytotherapy and Aromatherapy from the University of Paris.
1
Paudel, D., Dhungana, B., Caffe, M., & Krishnan, P. (2019). A Review of Health-Beneficial Properties of Oats. Nutrients, 11(5), 1080.
2
Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. Oats: The Nutrition Source.
3
Healthline (2023). 9 Health Benefits of Eating Oats and Oatmeal.
