Oat Bran - Un ingrédient riche en fibres pour une bonne santé digestive

L'Oat Bran est un ingrédient alimentaire à base de céréales riche en fibres solubles, vitamines, minéraux et antioxydants. Il est souvent utilisé dans les régimes alimentaires pour ses bienfaits sur la digestion et la santé cardiovasculaire.

Catégorie

Supplément alimentaire

Où l’obtenir

Disponible dans les magasins de produits naturels et les rayons diététiques des supermarchés.

Applicable pour

Digestion | Santé Cardiaque | Régulation Du Cholestérol

Teneur en fibres

Elevée

Teneur en vitamines et minéraux

Riche

Effets sur le cholestérol

Réducteur

Effets sur la satiété

Favorise

Utilisation en cuisine

Polyvalent

Posté par Dr. Angela Bonato, révisé par Dr. Amélie Gavard

FAQ sur Oat Bran

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What is oat bran?

Oat bran is the outer casing of the oat and it’s high in dietary fiber. It can be made by peeling/braning oats, an alternative to rice bran. Oat hulls are removed from whole oats, which are processed into oat flour; this ingredient is then divided for different end-use applications such as cereal, bread, instant oatmeal and confectionery.

How is oatmeal made?

Oatmeal is either old-fashioned (rolled oats), quick-cooking (thinner rolled oats), or instant because of how it has been processed, whereas oat bran is made by milling oat groats and then further processing them by grinding, sifting out the coarse outer husk to make a fine bran powder. Here is a little more detail about each.

What is the difference between oat bran & oatmeal?

Oat products aid digestion, promote heart health, regulate blood sugar, and help with weight management. Soluble fiber in oats lowers LDL cholesterol and blood sugar. Oat bran has more protein, fiber, and nutrients than rolled oats. Oat fiber and oat flour can replace regular flour, while oat bran and oatmeal are used for porridge and baking.

What are the health benefits of oat bran?

Oat bran is linked to many health benefits, such as improved blood sugar control, healthy bowel function, and lower blood pressure and cholesterol. Here are 9 health and nutrition benefits of oat bran. 1. Packed With Nutrients Oat bran has a well-balanced nutritional composition.

Does oat bran have fiber?

Oat Bran is Higher in Fiber A cup of cooked oat bran contains 7 grams of fiber, while a cup of cooked oatmeal contains only 4 grams of fiber. This is because whole oat groats, or the “rolled oats” used in oatmeal, contain valuable amounts of soluble fiber.

Is oat bran a groat?

The bran is naturally contained in both oat groats and steel-cut oats. However, the bran is removed when oatmeal is furthermore processed, which helps the oatmeal cook faster. As a result, many fine foods retailers and whole grain manufacturers sell oat bran separately as its own product. What is the difference between oatmeal and oat bran?