Oat Properties
Oatmeal is a cereal like the rest of the grains belonging to the grass family, is rich in starch, a kind of very important carbohydrate for human consumption.
But the properties of oats are different from those of other cereals as one of the richest in plant protein, unsaturated fat and vitamins of group B. It also contains calcium, magnesium, phosphorus, manganese, folic acid, silicon and a lot of vegetable fibers.
Among the properties of oats for health found that acts as an antioxidant, has a mild laxative effect and acts favorably against cholesterol. Stimulates the digestive and nervous system and is good for bones and connective tissues.
Carbohydrates in oats are easily accessible and slow absorption so it is a healthy and recommended for diabetics because it does not cause abrupt changes in insulin levels.
Obesity
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What is Obesity?
Obesity is a disease that affects many people in the world with indifference to sex, age, social class and other factors. This disease is due to excess body fat, ie when the body has more calories than they need to survive, these calories are stored in the body causing an excess weight. This does not mean that any person who is overweight is obese. Obese or overweight when already far exceeded the ideal weight. There are different ways of measuring whether a person is obese or just overweight. According to Body Mass Index (BMI) that a person is considered obese if their index (BMI) exceeds 30.
It is a chronic disease, meaning that persists over time. A man or woman who suffers from obesity can not decrease their body fat naturally from one day to another, much as he wishes.
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