Oats are a very nutrient-dense food. They are a wholegrain cereal which provide a good source of: fibre protein B vitamins, particularly vitamin B1 (thiamine) minerals including selenium, copper and magnesium phytochemicals What are the different types of oats? Depending on how they are processed, oats are known by different names which can sometimes be confusing. Briefly, these are the types of oats available: Whole oat groats – these are the least processed and also take the longest to cook. They have just been cleaned and the hull has been removed. Steel cut oats – also known as Irish oats or pinhead oats, these are oat groats that have been…
