Nutritional value of oats and barley

Some time ago, when my mother was cooking at home, she always kept oats and coix seeds as ingredients. I asked her why she was so interested in oats and coix seeds. My mother told me that diet therapy can prevent many diseases. Is what my mother said true? Is there any scientific basis? I believe many people have such questions. Today I will write down what I know about the nutritional value of oats and coix seeds, so that those who have the same doubts as me can know more about them.

Nutritional value of oats

The efficacy and function of oats

1. Oats contain a variety of minerals and vitamins. After people eat them, they can benefit the liver and stomach. They have a regulating effect on symptoms such as small appetite and dry stools.

2. Oats are low in fat and contain a lot of crude fiber. Eating them can reduce the production of cholesterol in the body, which plays an important role in preventing the occurrence of cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases.

3. Oats are high in calcium, iron, zinc and phosphorus. Eating them can reduce the occurrence of osteoporosis, prevent anemia and speed up wound recovery.

Nutritional value of coix seed

1. Job's tears is a rice-based food that contains multiple vitamins and minerals. Eating it can reduce the burden on the stomach and intestines and help speed up metabolism. It is especially suitable for people who have just recovered from a serious illness and has an excellent effect on the patient's physical recovery.

2. Job's tears contain a large amount of selenium, which is a natural anti-cancer ingredient. Therefore, after people eat Job's tears, the generation and regeneration of cancer cells will be controlled. Therefore, anti-cancer and cancer prevention have become the greatest edible value of Job's tears.

3. The content of vitamin C in coix seed is also very high. After people eat it, it can play an anti-inflammatory role and eliminate various inflammations in the body. In addition, this kind of coix seed can also protect the kidneys, reduce the occurrence of symptoms such as urination and systemic edema.