Organic Rolled Oats - by Food To Live 3 lb

Food To Live Organic Oats is a whole grain that will benefit any healthy diet. Certified organic, they are non-GMO and free from any toxic elements. Naturally nutritious, our organic oat groats are whole, which means they retain a maximum of the essential vitamins and minerals. It also means you can sprout them to make the seeds easier to digest.

Organic Oats: Nutrition and Benefits

Organic oats have about 4 grams of dietary fiber in one serving of a quarter cup. They also contain a lot of protein and B vitamins. Organic whole oats are an excellent source of calcium, iron, magnesium, and copper, one of the finest among grains.

Adding organic oats to your diet is excellent for the heart as they contain less than a gram of fat in a serving. High-fiber meals are associated with cardiovascular benefits, and they are perfect for digestion.

Due to their high nutritional value and comparably low-calorie content, organic oat groats can be useful for weight management. They give you complex carbs that digest for a long time, preventing hunger pangs.

How to Sprout and Cook Organic Oat Groats

Enjoy cooked and sprouted Food To Live Organic Oats. If you choose to cook them right from the pack, rinse and soak the oats for a few hours and then cook as any whole grain using three parts of water per 1 part of organic oat groats. It should take about an hour, and you can forego pre-soaking if you are short on time.

Organic sprouted oats will be a bit more delicious and nutritious as well as easier on your stomach. To sprout them soak the groats for 6 hours and set the sprouter somewhere cool and out of direct sun. Be sure to rinse and drain every 8 hours and your sprouts will be ready by day 2. Use them fast as they don't keep well.

Organic oats are very versatile, so you can use them to make all kinds of dishes. Organic oat cereal is a popular breakfast choice in the Western countries. Serve it with nuts and fruits for maximizing nutritional value.

You can use organic whole oats as a substitute in most whole grain recipes. They taste particularly well in pilaf. If you are looking for the healthiest alternatives, use organic sprouted oats.

Vegans can make organic oat milk by processing soaked kernels in a blender with some water. Flavor this healthy non-dairy drink with honey and vanilla.

Pre-cooked Organic Oats from Food To Live can be included in cookies. However, the best way to use them in baked goods is to grind your organic oat flour. You can even do this with sprouted kernels to increase food benefits.

Note that organic oats are naturally gluten-free, so they are safe for most people. As our kernels are whole for sprouting, you can't cook this type of grain in the microwave. If you are pressed for time, it's best to pre-cook seeds over the weekend and store them in the fridge in an airtight container.

Freezing doesn't damage organic oats when they are dry, and you can even sprout them afterward.