Popular oatmeal! Is it good for health and diet?

What the hell is “oatmeal” that’s been a hot topic lately?

Oatmeal is oatmeal that has been threshed and processed to make it easier to eat. The word is a combination of “oats” and “meal”. In Japan, oats are called “enbaku” and were mainly used as feed for horses.

When this oatmeal is sweetened and mixed with fruits and nuts, it is known as “granola.”

There are three main types of oatmeal

There are three types of oatmeal: rolled oats, quick oats, and instant oats, each with different characteristics. According to an expert on the cereal brand “Kellogg”, which started the development of “Kellogg’s Oatmeal” from April 2021, it is classified into the following three types.

[Oatmeal 1] Rolled oats

Uncut oats that are pressed (rolled). Approximate cooking time is about 5 minutes. Heating is generally required. Granules are large and thick. A fragrant and satisfying texture. Simmer for 5 minutes, season and serve. It is characterized by a good filling.

[Oatmeal 2] Quick Oats

After cutting the oats, they are thinly pressed so that the fire can pass through easily. Approximate cooking time is 2-3 minutes. Thicker and more chewy than instant oats. Used as ingredients (cookies and bread). You can eat it as is.

[Oatmeal 3] Instant oats

Thinner version of quick oats. Approximate cooking time is 1-2 minutes. Oatmeal is the easiest and quickest way to cook. It has a soft texture and is easy to digest, so it is recommended for children and the elderly. You can eat it as it is (Kellogg’s oatmeal corresponds to this)

3 reasons why oatmeal is said to be effective for dieting

I hear rumors that oatmeal is good for intestinal activity and diet, but what is the truth? According to Dr. Jun Kunizawa, an expert in intestinal bacteria research, there are three reasons why it is easy to feel the effect of weight loss.

[Diet 1] Reducing carbohydrate intake

Oatmeal is characterized by its high dietary fiber content, and its sugar content is about 1/3 that of white rice. Therefore, it seems that the intake of carbohydrates can be relatively suppressed compared to produced grains such as white rice and noodles. Maintains moderate satiety by suppressing rapid rise in blood sugar level. It is said to help prevent overeating.

[Diet 2] Bowel movements and swelling are improved

It seems that the inclusion of dietary fiber has the effect of improving bowel movements and swelling, and it seems that you can get a feeling of weight loss in the short term.

[Diet 3] Suppress fat intake with “fermentable dietary fiber”

Fermentable dietary fiber is dietary fiber that feeds good bacteria. A short-chain fatty acid produced when intestinal bacteria break down dietary fiber. It seems that this short-chain fatty acid works on fat cells to prevent obesity.

Oatmeal attracting more attention due to the corona crisis

Due to the corona sickness, people spend more time at home, and some people suffer from so-called “corona weight gain” due to lack of exercise. Under these circumstances, there are more opportunities to think about health again, and health awareness has increased, and healthy cereals are now popular. I asked a Kellogg representative about oatmeal, which is attracting attention under these circumstances.

“Oatmeal has become a very popular ingredient among people who are interested in dieting, as it can be used as a substitute for staple foods such as rice. Oatmeal’s versatility, which can be arranged in a wide range of ways, is also seen as an attraction of oatmeal, which seems to be boosting its popularity.”

In addition, oatmeal is attracting attention for containing fermentable dietary fiber, which is important for intestinal activity. It is important not only to remove bacteria from the outside with yogurt, which has been a staple for intestinal activity so far, but also to sustainably increase the good intestinal bacteria in your stomach.

Let’s take a closer look at the fermentable dietary fiber that opened up a new stage for intestinal activity.

A new keyword for intestinal activity!? The appeal of fermentable dietary fiber

Many people who are already conscious of intestinal activity may be incorporating fermented foods such as yogurt, natto, and cheese. Of course, these are foods that are effective for intestinal activity, but “fermentable dietary fiber” is currently attracting attention in the intestinal activity world. It plays an important role in promoting intestinal fermentation and balancing intestinal bacteria.

Reduce harmful bacteria such as carcinogens that adversely affect the body and create an environment where useful bacteria such as bifidobacteria can live easily. In addition, the short-chain fatty acids produced by this fermentation help promote health in various ways, such as inhibiting the growth of cancer cells, preventing obesity, and improving constipation.

Oatmeal is coming one after another from each company! choose from a wide range of options

According to Kellogg’s, the oatmeal market has grown exponentially over the past year, nearly tripling year-on-year. The wide range of arrangements that can be eaten as a staple food is highly evaluated, and it is spreading mainly among young people.

For beginners, we recommend easy-to-eat instant types such as Kellogg’s Oatmeal and Nisshoku Premium Pure Oatmeal. Quaker is one of the world’s most famous brands. An American brand that offers a wide range of products from old oats to instant oats, all of which can be purchased on Amazon.

 

“Gyomu Super” often starts handling when it becomes a boom. This was about 150 yen for 500g!

 

I want to incorporate oatmeal for health and beauty

The appropriate amount of oatmeal to eat at one time is 30g for Kellogg’s, 30g for eclipse, and 40g for Quaker. The energy per 30g is 117kcaL, and considering that one cup of rice is about 200kcaL, you can see that it is quite low in calories.

It contains about twice as much vegetable protein as white rice, about 20 times more dietary fiber, and is highly nutritious, including calcium, iron, vitamins B1 and B6, and vitamin E, which is known for its antioxidant properties.