Life is fast-paced, and many people “sacrifice” the most important meal of the day: breakfast because of getting up late, worrying about trouble, and rushing for time.
A glass of oat milkWake up a sleeping stomach
What can a good breakfast do? Active brain, awakened taste buds, and warmed stomach… The American Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism published a study showing that a hearty breakfast can help lose weight and maintain stable blood sugar and insulin levels throughout the day [ 1].
In addition, breakfast must be “dry or thin”. After a night of consumption, the human body is often dry and dehydrated, and it must be replenished in the morning. In addition to porridge, milk, soy milk, and coffee, oat milk has now become a new choice for many people.
Literally speaking, there is a word “milk” in oat milk, which makes many people mistakenly think that it is made of “oat + milk”? Also, I always seem to see people asking for oat milk in coffee shops.
In fact, oat milk is one of the plant-based beverages. It is made from oat grains, oat flour or oat thick pulp through enzymatic hydrolysis, preparation and homogenization. Drinks containing oat nutrients, also known as oat milk (oat milk). Because it has the same milky white color and slightly thick texture as milk, it is colloquially called “oat milk”.
A few reasons to love oat milk
The report “2020 Plant Milk Protein Beverage Innovation Trends” released by Tmall New Product Innovation Center shows that the growth rate of my country’s plant protein beverage market has reached 800%, second only to drinking water and tea beverages[ 2]. The reason why it is loved by so many people is mainly because oat milk has the following advantages.
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Make meals more balanced
Grains are the main source of food for Chinese consumers. However, the current dietary structure of Chinese residents has the phenomenon of insufficient intake of plant food and excessive intake of fat. To this end, the “Dietary Guidelines for Chinese Residents” recommends 250-400 grams of cereals and potatoes, including 50-150 grams of whole grains and mixed beans, and 50-100 grams of potatoes. [3]
Zhu Huilian, executive director of the Chinese Nutrition Society and professor at Sun Yat-sen University, said: Oats are the most representative food among whole grains. As the saying goes, “whole grains, oatmeal is king”, it is also recognized by the American “Time” magazine as the only cereal food among the “Top Ten Healthy Foods in the World”, and its protein and unsaturated fat are the highest among cereals , and is rich in essential amino acids and fatty acids, and as a brand focused on making oats, the oat milk produced by OATLY retains the beneficial ingredients in oats.
In 2021, Chinese researchers found that compared with the rice test group, the total cholesterol and bad cholesterol levels of the participants in the oat group were significantly reduced: after 45 days of eating oats, the total cholesterol decreased by 7.8% , bad cholesterol dropped by 9.1%. [4]
In addition, consuming oatmeal increases the beneficial gut flora, which previous studies have found in people who carry these flora and eat a high-fiber diet have less risk of atherosclerosis, inflammation level is also lower.
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Rich in water-soluble dietary fiber beta-glucan
Oats can lower cholesterol, mainly because they are rich in a type of soluble dietary fiber called beta-glucan, which provides 3 grams per 80 grams of oats.
According to Professor Zhu Huilian, after entering the human body, this soluble dietary fiber can absorb water and swell in the gastrointestinal tract, increase the viscosity of the intestinal tract, and prevent the body from absorbing cholesterol from exogenous food. Reduce cholesterol intake.
The β-glucan rich in oats can also stimulate the proliferation of beneficial bacteria such as lactobacillus and bifidobacteria in the intestine, which secrete a bile acid hydrolase to promote bile Acids are excreted from the feces, and the human body will synthesize new bile acids from the cholesterol in the liver after the lack of bile acids, thereby reducing the cholesterol level in the body, and playing the role of weight loss and lipid regulation.
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The workmanship is “unusual”
The main raw material of oat milk is oats, which are pretreated and superheated.After micro-grinding, special biological enzymes are added for enzymatic hydrolysis to obtain oat pulp, and starch is converted into maltose, so as to obtain natural sweetness without adding additional sugar.
The enzymatic hydrolyzed oat pulp is separated by high-speed centrifugation to remove slag, followed by high-speed online emulsification, high-pressure homogenization, ultra-high temperature instantaneous sterilization, instantaneous cooling, and aseptic filling to obtain oats Dairy products. OATLY’s oat milk made with unique enzymatic hydrolysis technology and imported production line can properly retain the soluble dietary fiber-β-glucan in oat.
At the same time, OATLY’s unique enzymatic hydrolysis technology obtains more small-molecule flavor substances, making the taste richer and smoother, and the taste is more mellow. match.
Image source: “Analysis of my country’s Oat Product Characteristics and Consumer Demand”
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Smooth and mellow taste
Oat milk can meet your requirements for “color and fragrance”. It smells a touch of oatmeal fragrance, looks very thick in appearance, and is silky and mellow in the mouth. Because oat milk can be used to make “milk foam” in coffee making, many coffee shops are now launching “cooperation models” with OATLY.
If you are a “cold drink control”, you can also put it in the refrigerator for a while, it will have a more layered taste, and the aftertaste will leave your lips and teeth fragrant, with a little sweetness, and you will not feel greasy.
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New options for lactose intolerance
The carbohydrate in milk is mainly lactose, which is not friendly to people with lactose intolerance. The carbohydrates in oat milk are mainly derived from starch hydrolyzates, which will not bring discomfort such as diarrhea after drinking.
For those who love lattes but are lactose intolerant, substituting oat milk for cow’s milk is a great option.
In addition, Professor Zhu Huilian said that for people with three highs (high blood lipids, high blood pressure, and high blood sugar), we have always recommended that they reduce the intake of animal food, Eating more plant-based foods can actually help, whether it’s for weight control or slowing down metabolic disease. Therefore, these people may wish to eat some oatmeal or related products in moderation, which is a healthy choice.
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Environment friendly
British Broadcasting Corporation reported that the greenhouse gas emissions of producing oat milk are only 1/3 of that of milk production, and it can also greatly reduce the consumption of water and land resources, saving a lot of money resource.
Oxford University researchers found that a litre of milk requires 628 litres of water compared to almond milk, 371 litres of almond milk and just 48 litres of oat milk. The OATLY oat milk brand also hopes to convey a healthy and environmentally friendly lifestyle and a sustainable life concept to consumers through a more environmentally friendly production method [5].
Various combinations to add something to breakfast
Professor Zhu Huilian said that breakfast must not be enough, especially if there are office workers, children in school, and elderly people at home, breakfast should be good., a glass of oat milk and a few treats for a hearty, nutritious breakfast in no time.
A high-quality breakfast focuses on balanced nutrition. Generally speaking, it is necessary to follow this “breakfast formula”: staple food + eggs (milk, beans) + various fruits and vegetables + fat. Choosing a suitable breakfast according to your age can make you full of energy and not tired all day.
Senior
Less meat + low fat + high fiber
The digestive function of the elderly deteriorates. Breakfast should be less meat, low-fat, high-fiber, and easy to digest. You can heat oat milk and eat it with eggs and staple food, which is easy to digest and absorb.
Students
Main food + oat milk + fruits and vegetables
Students are in the period of growth and development. They must eat staple foods for breakfast, such as bread, flower rolls, and steamed buns, together with oat milk, fresh fruits and vegetables, to enhance the intake of nutrients such as calcium and vitamins.
Office worker
Boiled egg + oat milk + fruits and vegetables
Office workers have to eat breakfast no matter how busy they are. It is recommended to have a boiled egg every day, paired with oat milk, multigrain porridge, etc., pay attention to add fresh fruits and vegetables, and add a handful of nuts on this basis , such as walnuts, pine nuts, peanuts, etc., are more perfect.
At present, the epidemic is spreading in many parts of the country. In order to avoid infection, everyone is staying at home obediently, reducing the frequency of going out. Due to the inconvenience of purchasing, many people often “make do with it”. This will cause nutritional imbalances, which is not conducive to improving the body’s immunity.
Actually, you can eat well even if you go out less. For example, the daily diet should pay attention to the thickness of the staple food, ensure that you eat enough fish, poultry, meat and eggs, 1 catty of vegetables and an appropriate amount of fruit every day, and drink enough water. Minerals and vitamins such as magnesium, calcium, vitamin B1, choline, vitamin E and folic acid, these beneficial nutrients can also help to enhance the body’s resistance and regulate metabolism. ▲
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References:
[1]twice ai high diet induced thermogenesis afterbreakfast vs dinner on high calorie ai well as low calorie meals
https:https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32073608/
[2] “2020 Plant-Based Milk Protein Beverage Innovation Trend”
[3]Analysis of product characteristics and consumption demand of oat in my country
[4]The Prebiotic Effects of Oats on Blood Lipids, GutMicrobiota, and Short-Chain Fatty Acids in Mildly Hypercholesterolemic SubjectsCompared With Rice: A Randomized, Controlled Trial
https:https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34956218/
[5]How Oat Milk CanHelp Save the Environment
https:https://climatesociety.ei.columbia.edu/news/how-oat-milk-can-help-save-environment