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We’ve been hearing the statement “Health is Wealth” since our childhood. However, not all of us know the true meaning of it. Literally, it means that no matter how wealthy or rich you are, if we are not healthy or bed-ridden, there is nothing we can cherish in life. Staying healthy therefore becomes a necessity.
Having a healthy heart symbolizes a healthy body, mind and soul. It is imperative to keep our heart pumping strong by maintaining a normal, healthy blood cholesterol level through Healthy Eating. Eating oats on a daily basis can help materialize the three golden rules of healthy eating, which are:
1. Eating less fat and fewer calories.
2. Decrease sugar, salt and saturated fat intake from animal-based foods.
3. Increase dietary fiber intake from grains, fruits and vegetables sources.
Choose Oat Bran products which are packed with a high concentration of dietary fiber, especially soluble fiber beta-glucan for good health. Most studies have shown that by taking 3g of oat beta-glucan per day can help reduce blood cholesterol level. As early as in 1997, the US FDA has confirmed that by taking 3g beta-glucan from oat bran, together with a diet low in saturated fat and cholesterol can help reduce the risk of heart disease.
How to get the best oat bran product with substantiated health-enhancing benefits? The criteria listed below will guide you through your shopping process:
1. Go for products which are fully made of oat bran powder and no other non-oat or artificial ingredients.
2. Check the oat beta-glucan content at the nutrition information on the packaging label. According to the Malaysian food law, the maximum amount of oat beta-glucan allowed in food products is only 20 g per 100 g or 20 % . Make sure a daily serving of the product will deliver at least 3 g of oat beta-glucan for optimal cholesterol-lowering effect.
3. Good solubility and gel-forming (viscosity) ability of the oat bran powder in water. Oat beta-glucan with high molecular weight (> 2,000 kDa) 1 is shown to have greater gel-forming ability in water. Studies have shown that high viscosity effect produced by oat beta-glucans in the intestines is important to ensure optimal cholesterol-lowering effect 1,2 .
4. Cholesterol-lowering effect of the oat bran powder is substantiated with clinical trials and scientific studies. Make sure you find out more information about the source of the oat bran powder and check if the oat bran powder was used as the research material in the clinical studies and published journals.
5. Check the carbohydrate content at the nutrition information on the packaging label. High amount of carbohydrates (simple sugars & starch) do not favour individuals with elevated blood sugar level and/or overweight problem.
Biogrow Oat BG22™ Oat Bran Powder is fully made of oat bran powder imported from Sweden with 20% high molecular weight oat beta-glucan (≥ 2,200 kDa) 1 which ensures the formation of a thick, viscous gel in the digestive tract. Studies have shown that high viscosity effect produced by oat beta-glucans in the intestines is important to ensure optimal cholesterol-lowering effect 1,2 . Taking 2 scoops or 2 sachets (≈ 18 g) a day will provide more than 3 g of oat beta-glucan. Just mix 1 scoop or 1 sachet into 200 ml of cold or lukewarm water and drink at least twice daily before meals for best results. Amount of oat beta-glucan recommended for cholesterol-lowering effect is 3 g per day.
New in Malaysia! Biogrow Oat BG22 Crispy Cereal – the First Functional Oat Bran Cereal
Now , 3 g oat beta-glucan for cholesterol-lowering effect is available in crispy cereal form!
Biogrow Oat BG22 ä Crispy Cereal , delicious, crunchy heart-shaped crisps made from Swedish oat bran is fully made in Germany with sophisticated processing technology. One single packet (30 g) provides 3g oat beta-glucan and is also high in dietary fiber (6.6 g per packet), high in protein, iron and magnesium. In terms of energy, one packet (30g) provides only 102 Calories (or kcal), which constitutes about 4% – 5% of the daily energy requirement of an average adult (2000 – 2500 Calories/day).
It can be eaten directly from the packet as a convenient snack in between meals and tastes great also with cold, low fat milk or yogurt. High fiber consumption requires you to drink plenty of water as this will improve gel formation in the digestive tract for optimal cholesterol-lowering effect.
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