What are oats?

Although oats (Avena sativa) are a bowl of popular breakfast cereal, they are primarily used for cattle feed. Oats are hardy crops that grow in temperate climates like the United States and Canada and can endure bad soil.

The various types of oats available are made by steaming, flattening, and slicing oats in multiple ways. There are three types of oats: "old-fashioned" (regular), quick oats, and instant oats. Oats are called ‘whole grains’ because their bran and germ stay intact after processing.

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2. https://www.everydayhealth.com/diet-nutrition/diet/oatmeal-benefits-risks-recipes-more/