Mercadona's low-sugar oatmeal cereal that sweeps breakfasts

“We are increasingly aware that eating correctly or following a balanced diet is very important for our health. Therefore, our Product Specialists work every day to improve our range of cereals,” Mercadona says. Crunchy Oatmeal cereals contain 85% whole oats and are low in sugar. It is an essential food for a balanced diet, rich in nutrients due to its high content of oats, which is a cereal that provides many benefits to the body through frequent consumption. Spelled wheat flakes are a food product that has increased in demand in recent years, given their properties and the benefits they represent for the body, since they have no added sugars and are nutritionally balanced. Try adding milk, yogurt, honey, fresh fruit or nuts, or you can eat them alone,” they say from the Valencian chain.

In numerous food forums they describe it as one of the superfoods for all the properties it contains, oats. And although Its satiating effect is known, its fiber content and that it helps reduce “bad” cholesterol, there are a series of properties of oats that are unknown to most of us and that now, with the help of Satislent, we discover to you.

At breakfast, with yogurt, with soy, in the form of smoothies, as a condiment for salads or to make cookies. Oatmeal has “sneaked” into our daily menus. And it is not surprising because it has been classified as one of the superfoods. It is satiating, prevents cholesterol and is perfect for intestinal transit. However… Did you know these uses and effects?

Take care of your heart and brain. Surely many do not know that oats are perfect for the heart in general and, also, for the brain. This is due to the large amount of linoleic acid, omega 3 and unsaturated fats it contains.

For the skin, in homemade masks. One of the most effective, and unknown, uses of oats is on the skin. It is perfect to take care of. For example, oatmeal has exfoliating properties and is very effective in removing dead skin cells. In addition, it is recommended for all skin types. And, if that were not enough, it has properties anti-inflammatory. With oats and easy-to-find ingredients such as honey, it is possible to make very effective homemade masks.

Balances the functioning of the nervous system. On the other hand, it should be noted that oats are rich in vitamins and minerals, among others in the B complex. For this reason, it helps to develop, maintain and balance the functioning of the nervous system.

Tranquilizing and sedative. Oats contain what is called avenin, which acts against nervousness. So it is perfect against insomnia or stress due to its calming and sedative properties. This property is, without a doubt, one of the most unknown of oats.

Soak the oats. Finally, an aspect that must be taken into account as has been published in specialized forums is the issue of “antinutrients”. These are substances that must be deactivated so that they do not interfere with the assimilation of nutrients. At this point, something that is unknown in reference to oats is that it is best to soak them to consume them. In this way, the so-called “antinutrients” are deactivated.