

Oats are very nutritious, they’re gluten-free, wholegrain, a great source of important vitamins, fibre and anti-oxidants. Which is what makes them a great ingredient to start your packed day with. Continuing with her health video series on Youtube, actor and author Shilpa Shetty Kundra has come out with a healthy recipe for a nutritious breakfast that you could incorporate.
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With just 406 kCal, Shetty says these Oat Chillas are just enough to give you the right push to get creative with your breakfast.
Watch a video of the recipe here.
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In the meantime, why don’t we expound on the health benefits of oats for you. According to renowned nutritionist Ishi Khosla, a full bowl of oats as cereal or mixed in chappattis or breads is a good way to derive the health benefits of oats on a regular basis. Oats are, in fact, a cure for cholesterol as well.
Numerous studies have linked cereal fibre intake to reduced risk of Type 2 Diabetes. Oat Beta-Glucan may delay gastric emptying time and consequently affect the rate of uptake of glucose from the small intestine.
Trying to lose weight? A fibre-rich meal is processed more slowly, promoting earlier satiety, thereby preventing obesity. In addition, high complex carbohydrate content and low glycemic index contribute to weight reduction.
Oats are also a very good source of Selenium, a powerful antioxidant. Selenium is helpful in relieving people from asthma.
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