ADD OATS IN YOUR DIET

In January this year we did juice feasting, focusing on colon cleanse. Following in the sequence is liver detox. (You may like to scroll back to my posts from Jan 1 for more information and recipes.)

Over the next few days I will be sharing about helpful liver cleansing/support foods. But firstly, I'd like to also encourage you to add oats into your diet as your daily breakfast as we prepare to add liver cleansing foods.

(NOT for you if you're allergic to grains, gluten, wheat and/or oats.)

There are a few types of oats, so any of these is fine. It's a matter of personal preference concerning the taste and texture of the oats:

ROLLED OATS - Rolled oats are created by steaming oat groats and then rolled into flakes. This process stabilizes the healthy oils in the oats, so they stay fresh longer, and helps the oats cook easier, by creating a greater surface area. I like to grind the oats using my masticating juicer to make it easier for consumption. You can use your blender or food processor for this purpose.

QUICK OATS: They are rolled oats that have been cut into smaller pieces and then rolled. This allows you to cook them in under 5 minutes, versus the 10-15 minutes for regular rolled oats.

INSTANT OATS: Are cut, rolled and then steamed to "pre-cook" them. They are ready as soon as you add hot/warm water to it. (This may have added sugar and not recommended for diabetics.)

OAT BRAN: This is the bran that has been separated from oats. It's higher in fiber content and lower in carbs (and calories) than whole oats. It also has a smoother texture like cream of wheat. This type of oat is preferred.

COMING UP NEXT: The Health Benefits of Oats.

Information by: www.juicing-for-health.com