Saturday, March 29, 2014

MORE ABOUT OATMEAL


Finally,
I decided to learn more about Oatmeal. Except oatmeal as a food, Oatmeal also very good for our Skin. Easy to get, Easy for their pricing too. Sure, Oatmeal is part of my family's daily diet. Even I'mnot a Vegan totally, but I can said Almost Vegan. Oatmeal is always prepared well in my kitchen, or most of the Healthy Mom's Kitchen, that's I'm believing it well. The whole idea about "Homemade" is using the ordinary stuff from our home, bringing a healthy living start from your home, get closer to Earth, Return to Natural with Modern Way.



Honestly, I'm just too tired to buy and try 'Much' maybe 'Million' Daily Care products since I start to make my own money for living. Sometimes the funny thing is, when I found out the product is good, but hard in my pocket. So, I start to make my own daily care, personal care for my own. Beauty is not expensive, that's my favorite quote. From here, I would love to share this idea of Healthy Living Way with you. 


-Rachel


MORE ABOUT OATMEAL ...

The oat grains are de-husked by impact, then heated and cooled to stabilize the "Oat groats", the seed inside the husk. The process of heating produces a nutty flavour in the oats. These oat groats may be milled to produce fine, medium or coarse oatmeal. Rolled oats are steamed and flattened whole oat groats. Steel cut oats may be small and broken groats from the de-husking process; these may be steamed and flattened to produce smaller rolled oats. Quick-cooking rolled oats (quick oats) are cut into small pieces before being steamed and rolled. Instant oatmeal is pre-cooked and dried, usually with sweetener and flavouring added. Both types of rolled oats may be eaten uncooked as in muesli or may be cooked to make porridge. It is also used as an ingredient in oatmeal cookies, oatcakes, British flapjack bars and baked oatmeal, or as an accent, as in the topping on many oat bran breads and the coating on Caboc cheese. Oatmeal is also sometimes porridge with the bran or fibrous husk as well as the oat kernel or groat. In some countries rolled oats are eaten raw with milk and sugar or raisins. Oatmeal is also used as a thickening agent in savoury Arabic/Egyptian thick meat plus vegetable soups.
An oatmeal bath, made by adding a cup of finely ground oatmeal to one's bathwater, is also commonly used to ease the discomfort associated with such things as chickenpox, poison ivy, eczema, sunburn and dry skin.

(References : Oatmeal, Wikipedia, the free Encyclopedia).
WHY OATMEAL IS GOOD FOR YOUR SKIN?


1. POLYSACCHARIDES :
Oatmeal contains Polysaccharides, a type of complex Carbohydrate. When Polysaccharides mix with water, a gel form. This  softens and nourishes the skin. It also protects skin from drying out even after you've washed the oatmeal away.

2. ADDING MOISTURE :
Oatmeal contains healthy fats. When they come into contact with your skin, these fats help to add moisture to soften and repair your skin.

3. NATURAL BARRIER :
Your skin is your body's first line of defense against pollutants. Oatmeal helps to strengthen your skin's defenses so it can do a better job.

4. GENTLE CLEANSING :
The Saponins in oats help to remove dirt from your pores. This effect, combined with oatmeal's moisture - adding properties, gives your skin that soft glow after an oatmeal cleanse.

5. INSIDE OUT :
Oatmeal isn't just good for your skin as a tropical treatment. It also helps promote healthy skin as part of your diet. The fiber in oatmeal helps to control the release of insulin and the uptake of Glucose, and good insulin regulation helps keep your skin taut and healthy.

(References : RealAge.com : Why your skin craves Oatmeal)


COOKING TIPS FROM MILLVILLE - ALL NATURAL OATS 100% WHOLE GRAIN

Nutrition Focus : 150 Calories.

MICROWAVE DIRECTIONS :
  1. Combine water or milk, oats and salt in a 2-cup microwave-safe bowl.
  2. Microwave on HIGH 1-1/2 to 2 minutes.
  3. Remove from microwave; mix well
RANGE TOP DIRECTIONS :
  1. Bring water or milk and salt to a boil.
  2. Stir in oats; reduce too medium heat and cook 1 minute, stirring occasionally.
  3. Cover; remove from heat and serve in 2-3 minutes.
Due to differences in microwave ovens, cooking time is approximate.