Oats were first imported to Italy by Julius Caesar's legionaries who, during their stay in Gaul and Germany, noticed the widespread use of this cereal by local populations, including for the production of bread with healing properties.

In Italy, until a few years ago, oats were mainly used for animal feed, while in Northern Europe they are widely used for making bread, desserts, or the typical porridge served for breakfast by the English. Unlike other cereals like wheat and barley, even after processing, oats retain their bran and germ, the parts of the grain where most of the nutrients are found.

Eating oat flakes for breakfast offers numerous health benefits and allows you to take advantage of their high satiety power, which is very useful for maintaining a normal body weight or losing weight. Oats are one of the cereals that contain the most protein (up to 17%), fewer carbohydrates, and absolutely more healthy fats; they also have a low glycemic index and a significant fiber content (around 11%). The low glycemic index makes them suitable for consumption by diabetics and helps avoid insulin spikes, providing long-term energy thanks to the presence of fiber. Oats are also suitable for people who have digestive difficulties, such as the elderly, convalescents, or those suffering from problems like colitis or gastritis.

PORRIDGE, THE HEALTHY BREAKFAST FROM ENGLAND

Oats are truly unique and special thanks to their content of beta-glucan, a soluble fiber that acts like a sponge in the intestine, absorbing cholesterol present in foods. Thanks to this peculiar property, the Food and Drug Administration (the American governmental agency responsible for regulating all food and pharmaceutical products) supports the use of oats for the reduction of blood cholesterol levels.

If consumed for breakfast as porridge, in the presence of high cholesterol, it is advisable to combine it with 2 tablespoons of ground flax seeds. This combination increases the intake of essential omega-3 fatty acids and lignans (naturally present in flax seeds and with noted protective and anti-cancer properties), helps to draw water into the intestine and lower harmful LDL cholesterol without affecting good HDL cholesterol thanks to the presence of regulating trace elements. Recent studies have shown that this action can reduce cholesterol by 8% to 22%. These data are very significant because every 1% decrease in cholesterol levels corresponds to a 2% decrease in the risk of developing cardiovascular diseases.

Introducing oats into your daily diet also favorably affects other conditions such as insulin resistance, overweight, and high triglyceride levels.

Oats contain high biological value proteins and lysine in significantly higher amounts than other cereals: this makes them nutritious and suitable for weight loss diets because they not only provide a long-lasting feeling of fullness but also help prevent the formation of wrinkles or sagging skin.

Oats are active on the nervous system thanks to the presence of avenin, a molecule that promotes the production of serotonin and melatonin, substances capable of regulating energy levels and mood. For this reason, it is very suitable for depressed people or those particularly sensitive to light deficiency during the winter months. Thanks to the presence of lecithin and magnesium, it promotes muscle relaxation, the production of endorphins, and good sleep. Oats also have diuretic and laxative properties (they stimulate a sluggish intestine), which contribute to making them a healthy choice at any time of the day.

alkemy cleansing cream with a creamy texture based on vegetable proteins, oat extract, argan oil, and Klamath microalgae. Its formulation makes it a unique and indispensable basic hydrating treatment that gently cleanses and removes impurities and makeup without drying the skin.

It is ideal for delicate and redness-prone skin, such as that of children, and for acne-prone skin thanks to the omega-3 and omega-6 from Klamath microalgae, the antioxidant beta-glucans contained in oat extract, and gentle, non-aggressive components like argan oil.

How to use: Apply a small amount of product to the face, neck, and décolleté with a gentle massage.

Ideal for morning and evening cleansing with or without rinsing.