John Westfield

I'm a lifelong cooking enthusiast with a special love for strange and underused ingredients. I hope this blog helps open your mind to more of the wonderful edible treasures around us.

Are oats low in potassium?

Since oats are relatively low in potassium, it’s impossible to intake too much of this mineral. Even if you follow a strictly low-potassium diet, you still need it in your diet to offset the negative effects of sodium and to maintain good health. Oatmeal won’t fulfill a huge percentage of your daily need, but it …

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Are oats high in fiber?

Oats are an incredibly nutritious food packed with important vitamins, minerals and antioxidants. In addition, they’re high in fiber and protein compared to other grains. Oats contain some unique components — in particular, the soluble fiber beta-glucan and antioxidants called avenanthramides. Oatmeal makes an appearance on almost every high-fiber food list. So if you’re looking …

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Can oat reduce cholesterol?

Eating just one and one-half cups of cooked oatmeal a day can lower your cholesterol by 5 to 8%. Oatmeal contains soluble and insoluble fiber – two types that your body needs. When I was researching we ran into the question “Is oatmeal good for lowering cholesterol?”. The most frequent answer is: one of the …

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