Oats for Wholegrain Nutrition

Oats : The Super Whole Grain

Oats have more protein, calcium and Vitamin E than other common unfortified whole grains (wheat, brown rice or whole corn grain) on a gram per gram basis. Only oats have a high amount of soluble fibre (beta glucan) compared to whole wheat or rice.

Whole Grains − How Much is Enough?

Consuming a balanced amount of whole grains is an important part of a healthy diet. Whole grains are versatile and can be easily incorporated into a healthy lifestyle. We should aim for at least 3 servings of whole grains daily and 6 servings of any grain products. A serving size of whole grains is a slice of bread, ½ cup of brown rice, 2 serves of wheat chapati or a serve of Quaker Oats.

Whole Grains are Much More than Fibre

Quaker Oats are whole grain products and a powerhouse of nutrition because they contain all three parts of the grain.

Endosperm

	Largest part of the kernel
	Contains most of the carbohydrates and protein

Bran

	Coarse outer layer of the kernel
	Contains the most fibre

Germ

	The "heart" of the grain and source of new growth
	Rich in B vitamins, heart healthy oils and minerals