Medically reviewed by Jamie Johnson, RDN Oat (Avena sativa L.) is a cereal grain that produces edible seeds known as oats.

The popularity of whole grains is a well-established fact in modern diets. As a result, ingredients that once were viewed as dull or uninspiring now find themselves thrust into prominence on menus and ...

Oats contain beta-glucan, a type of soluble fiber known to reduce cholesterol levels, stabilize blood sugar, and lower blood pressure. However, while oats are often considered a superfood, Professor ...

Oats aren’t just for breakfast anymore. An incredibly versatile grain, they can be used in savory cooking, desserts, baked goods and now with the popularity of oat milk, to flavor coffee, tea and ...

For a food that is so simple in some ways, oats are oddly confusing when it comes to the different labels you see on the packaging and the wording found in recipes. This is the one I find most ...

Oats are naturally the base for a warm bowl of oatmeal, but they are much more versatile than your standard breakfast staple. They also add substance to muffins, cookies and crisps, and they can even ...