Already at the time of Hippocrates the people knew about health giving qualities of oats. It was widely used for strengthening of the immune system and clarification of an organism. Today oats continue to remain one of the most consumed cereals.
For certain much know that porridge is considered a traditional English breakfast though not everyone knows about useful properties of grits, and they actually not so aren't enough.
First, porridge is vitamin-rich also the vital minerals. It contains vitamin A, ascorbic acid, vitamin K, E, vitamins of group B (B1, B2, B5), magnesium, iron, calcium, phosphorus and other.
Secondly, porridge is a dietary dish and is easily acquired by an organism. It contains inositol at the expense of what I am capable to reduce the level of "harmful" cholesterol, interferes with formation of cholesteric plaques. Besides, porridge has the low glycemic index therefore is very useful product for sick grains, perfectly sates an organism.
Oat flakes possess the healing action. Their regular use is capable to reduce risk of developing of indigestion, gastritis, cancer of intestines and other diseases of digestive tract.
Thirdly, oat flakes can be used in the cosmetic purposes. For example, for preparation of a nutritious face pack it is necessary to fill in oat flakes with hot milk and to leave to cool down for 7-10 minutes. Then to put this mix on a face a plentiful layer and to wash away warm water in 20 minutes. That the mask turned out not only nutritive, but also moistening, it is possible to add 1 tablespoon of honey to it, olive oil or fat sour cream.
The following mask will be suitable for oily skin: 2 tablespoons of porridge should be filled in with hot water and to stir slowly before emergence of dense gruel. Put such mix on a face, and then in 15-20 minutes to wash away it warm water and apply the moisturizing cream. It is considered that at regular application of such mask (2-3 times a week) skin will considerably be purified, and acne rashes will be reduced.