Already at the time of Hippocrates, people knew about the healing properties of oats. It was widely used to strengthen the immune system and cleanse the body. Today, oats continue to be one of the most consumed cereals.
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Surely many people know that oatmeal is considered a traditional English breakfast, although not everyone knows about the beneficial properties of oatmeal, and in fact they are not so few.
Firstly, oatmeal is rich in vitamins and vital trace elements. It contains vitamin A, ascorbic acid, vitamin K, E, B vitamins (B1, B2, B5), magnesium, iron, calcium, phosphorus and more.
Secondly, oatmeal is a dietary dish and is easily absorbed by the body. It contains inositol, due to which it can reduce the level of "bad" cholesterol, and prevents the formation of cholesterol plaques. In addition, oatmeal has a low glycemic index, therefore it is a very useful product for diseased grains, perfectly saturates the body.
Oatmeal has a healing effect. Their regular use can reduce the risk of indigestion, gastritis, cancer of the intestine and other diseases of the gastrointestinal tract.
Thirdly, oatmeal can be used for cosmetic purposes. For example, to prepare a nourishing face mask, pour oatmeal with hot milk and leave to cool for 7-10 minutes. Then apply this mixture on the face with a generous layer and rinse with warm water after 20 minutes. To make the mask not only nutritious, but also moisturizing, you can add 1 tablespoon of honey, olive oil or fat sour cream to it.
For oily skin, the following mask is suitable: 2 tablespoons of oatmeal should be poured with hot water and stir until a thick slurry appears. Apply this mixture to the face, and then after 15-20 minutes rinse it off with warm water and apply a moisturizer. It is believed that with regular use of such a mask (2-3 times a week), the skin will noticeably cleanse, and acne rashes will be reduced.