Consistently eating oats and barley... Are there changes in hyperlipidemia and blood sugar?

As you age, you need to pay close attention to blood sugar control and vascular management. This is because the starting point of dangerous heart and cerebrovascular diseases is hyperlipidemia, diabetes, and hypertension. You can't just eat vegetables to manage blood sugar and blood vessels. It is helpful to reduce carbohydrate intake and consistently consume barley, oats, and other foods that aid in blood vessel and blood sugar regulation.

 

 

Protect your muscles, reduce cholesterol... What are the nutrients in oats?

 

According to the National Standard Food Composition Table, 100g of rice and oat rice contains 6.51g of protein and is rich in unsaturated fatty acids that help prevent and manage conditions such as hyperlipidemia (dyslipidemia). The total unsaturated fatty acids amount to 3.90g, consisting of 2.3g of monounsaturated fatty acids and 1.68g of polyunsaturated fatty acids. These components significantly contribute to maintaining muscle mass that decreases with age and reducing bad cholesterol (LDL) in the blood.

Rich in vitamins and minerals... What is the right oat rice ratio for me?

 

Oats contain a balanced amount of essential amino acids that make up proteins. They also include seven types of B vitamins and vitamin E. There are nine minerals such as iron, magnesium, and others (Fe, Ca, Mg, Na, K, P, Cu, Mn, Zn). Known as oatmeal, oats are also used for breakfast cereals and children's baby food. When oats are mixed with rice to cook rice, individuals can decide the ratio, considering taste and nutrient intake, such as 20% or 30%.

 

 

Blood sugar control, reduction of cholesterol in the body... What about the dietary fiber in barley rice?

 

Barley rice helps prevent and manage diabetes by gradually lowering blood sugar levels after meals. 100g of barley rice contains 3.55g of protein and 2.7g of total dietary fiber. In particular, dietary fiber contributes to blood sugar regulation and reduces cholesterol in the body. It aids in gut health and excretes harmful substances such as triglycerides, cholesterol, heavy metals, and carcinogenic compounds like nitrosamines that enter the body through other foods, thereby suppressing the development of colon cancer. It is rich in various nutrients such as vitamins, calcium, and iron, which are lacking in rice.

 

 

When should you avoid mixed grains... for people with poor digestion?

 

Grains other than white rice are called mixed grains. Mixed grains are rich in nutrients beneficial to the body, but they have the disadvantage of being hard to digest. If digestive issues are severe, it is better to eat white rice to boost energy. The ratio of rice to mixed grains can be adjusted according to an individual's physical condition. People with poor kidney function should also avoid mixed grains. They contain high levels of calcium and potassium, increasing the risk of hyperphosphatemia and hyperkalemia. Various health problems such as fatigue can occur.