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.

Does oats grow on trees?

Yes, oats will grow on top of the ground if given the correct set of conditions. These conditions include good seed to soil contact, soil quality, soil moisture, and keeping animals from eating the seed. We learned no forage crops grow well in standing water. White clovers seem to handle moist soils as good as …

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Are oats protein?

Surprisingly high in protein for a grain, oats contain 10.9g protein per 100g. However, oats on their own aren’t a ‘complete’ protein. Our bodies need nine essential amino acids to build protein – they’re called ‘essential’ because our bodies can’t make them so we must consume them via food. Are oats a good source of …

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Are oats high in carbs?

Oats may be the healthiest whole grain food on the planet. Raw oats contain 66% carbs, nearly 11% of which is fiber. They are particularly high in a powerful soluble fiber called oat beta-glucan. What are the carbs in oats? The carbs in oats are mostly starches and fiber. Oats pack more protein and fat …

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Are oats high in fibre?

Oats are high in the soluble fiber beta-glucan, which has numerous benefits . It helps reduce cholesterol and blood sugar levels, promotes healthy gut bacteria and increases feelings of fullness. Is oatmeal a high-fiber food? Oatmeal makes an appearance on almost every high-fiber food list. So if you’re looking to add more fiber to your …

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Do oats increase estrogen?

The benefits of oats related to estrogen levels in the human body are actually quite similar to that of seeds, such as sesame seeds. Oats contain phytochemicals, including polyphenols and phytoestrogens. The polyphenols found in oats may help a man to experience an estrogen-blocking effect. Does oatmeal lower estrogen levels? Oatmeal is a GREAT food …

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Are oats low histamine?

Oatmeal (or Porridge) Oats are both low in histamine and great if you have high cholesterol or acid reflux issues, and they’re very versatile for making low histamine breakfasts in a snap. But if you can’t tolerate oats, then porridge is your alternative. Moreover, what breakfast foods are low in histamine? Serve up your omelette …

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Is oats safe for dogs?

In short: Yes. Dogs can and likely should eat oats as part of their diet. Contrary to a popular view that dogs are strict carnivores, they are actually more omnivorous in their wild diet than many think. But dogs can benefit from oats and oatmeal too if served in moderation. Oatmeal is a great alternative …

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Why are steel cut oats better for you?

Steel-cut oats have several amazing health benefits. They boost heart health by lowering LDL (bad) cholesterol and blood pressure, help with diabetes management and blood sugar control, keep you feeling full for longer, and can prevent or relieve constipation. I prefer steel-cut oats because they digest more slowly than rolled ones. Like all other grains …

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