Why an Oat Diet?

Eating oats has been proven to have a positive effect on your health and well-being.  Oats are the main ingredient in all nairn's foods. The main benefits are:

They can:

>Help you lose weight
>Keep you fuller for longer
>Give you sustained energy
>Maintain a healthy blood sugar level

Oatcake Benefits
There are lots of benefits of eating oatcakes, the main one is they keep you feeling fuller for longer!

Oatcakes are also a wholegrain food  and  contain a rich variety of phytochemicals which act as antioxidants and complement those in fruits and vegetables when consumed together. The most important groups of phytochemicals found in oats are: phenolics, carotenoids, vitamin E compounds, and lignans.

As you know oatcakes are also a low GI/GL food, therefore helping control blood glucose levels by reducing post-meal rises in blood glucose levels and providing a steady release of energy.

Other products may contain refined wheat which doesn't give you the same energy boost as Oats and can cause problems for people who have certain food intolerances.

If you suffer from tiredness, or feel that you have poor energy in the morning or the mid-afternoon, why not try a variation of our our oatcakes and biscuits and you will see the difference.

Do you have an allergy to wheat? nairn's know how difficult it is to get great tasting food, our range of foods are not only healthy, they taste delicious too. We have won a 'Great Taste Award' for our Oat Biscuit Range!

Nutrient Facts
Thiamin - a B-vitamin involved in the release of energy from carbohydrate and vital for a healthy nervous system. The National Diet and Nutrition Survey (NDNS) found that cereals and cereal products were the main source of thiamin in the diet of UK adults, accounting for 34% of total thiamin intake.

Riboflavin - a B-vitamin involved in the release of energy from food. The NDNS found that 24% of the riboflavin in the diet of UK adults came from cereals and cereal products.

Niacin - a B-vitamin involved in the release of energy from food and vital for a healthy nervous system. The NDNS found that 24% of the niaicin in the diet of UK adults came from cereals and cereal products.

Vitamin E - a powerful antioxidant, which helps to protect body tissues from radical damage. The NDNS found that 17% of the Vitamin E in the diet of UK adults came from cereals and cereal products.

Vitamin B6 - Needed for protein metabolism, central nervous system functioning, haemoglobin production and antibody formation.

Folic Acid (folates) - essential for growth and the formation of red and white blood cell formation in bone marrow. Protects against neural tube defects (spina bifida) pre-conceptually and in early pregnancy.

Potassium - a mineral involved in the regulation of fluid and electrolyte balance. Essential for the transmission of nerve impulses. The NDNS found that 13% of the potassium in the diet of UK adults came from cereals and cereal products.

Iron - a mineral needed for the manufacture of haemoglobin, the red pigment in blood, which carries oxygen around the body.

Magnesium - a mineral needed for healthy bones, the release of energy from food and nerve and muscle function. The NDNS found cereals and cereal products were the main source of magnesium in diet of UK adults providing 27% of the total intake.

Zinc - a mineral involved in energy production, aiding wound healing and development of the body's immune system. The NDNS found that 25% of the zinc in the diet of UK adults came from cereals and cereal products.

Selenium - a mineral which functions as a powerful antioxidant that protects cells against damage by free radicals.

Trace elements - the minerals copper, chromium, manganese, molybdenum, selenium and iodine are referred to as trace elements. Although they are essential for good health they are only required in minute amounts.

What is the Glycaemic Index?
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Healthy Eating
Strike the balance

We all know that good diet is central to overall good health and that healthy eating is not just about following a low calorie diet, it’s about choosing to eat a balanced diet, simply ‘good nutrition.’

Leading Nutritionists including Patrick Holford have agreed on a diet that promotes simple eating habits. Purely follow these four steps:

  • Eat a low 'GI/GL' diet which includes plenty of fruit, vegetables and wholegrains
    Cut down or out refined carbohydrates
    Avoid ‘bad' saturated fats and ensure you eat essential fats like omega 3, 6 & 9
    Cut down your intake of processed food especially refined sugar
    Lower your intake of sodium

Healthy eating is a lifestyle change, a change in your eating habits that will promote greater health and wellbeing.

It is proven that food and nutrition can also affect your emotional and mental health. So if you choose to eat a healthy diet, you will have more energy and you’ll find a much healthier you.