Why Oat Bran Is a Powerhouse Food

We all know that dietary fibers play a crucial role in maintaining our health and preventing various diseases, especially those affecting the intestines, such as colon cancer and diverticulitis. 

Dr. Denis Burkitt conducted research on individuals who consumed a fiber-rich diet for healthy bowel function. He noted that when fibers are removed from the diet, blood cholesterol levels rise. In other words, eating foods rich in various types of fibers helps lower blood cholesterol levels. 

It's known that there are differences between wheat fibers and oat fibers. Each type has a different role to play: wheat fibers are the best natural laxative. In fact, a wide variety of fibers from a broad range of food sources will achieve the same goal. 

However, in terms of lowering cholesterol levels, recent studies have shown proof that oat bran is the type best suited for maintaining cholesterol levels, as it contains a significant amount of water-soluble fibers that can lower cholesterol levels, unlike insoluble fibers, such as wheat bran. 

Additionally, just 20 grams of oats contain a significant amount of proteins, energy-providing carbohydrates, and B vitamins. 

When oats become a part of your daily diet, oat bran results in a significant reduction in LDL cholesterol without reducing the protective HDL. It also aids in balancing blood glucose levels in diabetics. Dr. Anderson from the University of Kentucky examined oat bran as a food that can maintain low glucose levels in diabetics. He conducted a study involving a group that received at least 100 grams of oat bran per day. They consumed the bran in the form of "miracle rolls." Their blood cholesterol levels decreased by 13%. 

Here’s the recipe for "Miracle Rolls": 

2.25 cups of oat bran, 0.25 cup chopped nuts, 0.25 cup cranberries or date flakes, 1 packet baking powder, 0.5 cup brown sugar or honey, 1.25 cups almond milk/soy milk/water, 1 tablespoon coconut oil, 1 egg. 

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. 

Mix together all the ingredients in a bowl - first the liquids, then gradually the dry ingredients while kneading. Line a muffin tin with paper cups (about 12), fill and bake for 20 minutes. Cool and store in a bag in the refrigerator. 

Enjoy and may you have good health up to 120 years, with Hashem's help. 

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