Oat bread

Oats, whole-wheat flour, yeast, water, and salt are the typical components used to make oat bread. Oats are quite nutrient-dense and associated with a lot of health benefits, so oat bread can be a healthy option.

Oats are particularly rich in fiber and healthy nutrients including magnesium, vitamin B1 (thiamine), iron, and zinc. Beta-glucan is an oat fiber that may help lower cholesterol, control blood sugar, and lower high blood pressure. Compared to not eating oats, 3 grams or more of oat beta-glucan per day significantly reduced LDL (bad) and total cholesterol levels, according to a study of 28 research. Additionally, the study discovered that those with higher baseline cholesterol levels were more likely to benefit from the cholesterol-lowering properties of oat beta-glucan. However, bread labeled as containing "oats" or "oatmeal" does not imply that it is healthful. Some oat bread is largely made of refined flour, added sugars, and oils and contain only a small amount of oats. Look for oats and whole-wheat flour as the first two ingredients to find oat bread that is more nutrient-dense.