One common use of oat bran is as an additive in baked goods like muffins, where it adds a very distinctive texture and rich, nutty flavor. It is also added to breakfast cereals or used alone as a cereal. Oat bran is also added to breads, increasing their fiber content, and many whole wheat or mixed grain breads may be dusted with oat bran before they are baked to create a flavorful topping. Enterprising cooks also add it to pancakes, scones, and even cookies
The high fiber content is very beneficial, and several studies have shown that regular consumption of oat bran may decrease cholesterol levels. Oat bran may also be a preventative for some forms of cancer, especially when integrated into a balanced, healthy diet with plenty of exercise. Groups like the American Heart Association even have oat bran recipes on their websites to encourage people to integrate this food into their diets.
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hey gal, I'm not sure if giving bran's a good idea coz I read from Super Baby Food that although bran's a good source of fiber, if bb's getting enuff fiber thru her diet then she doesn't need extra bran. The writer says that too much bran is not good because it binds with certain nutrients and carries them out of the body before they can be assimilated.
really? does tat applies to germ as well? i bought bran as there is a recipe of another muffin which calls for it..
The author of that bk highly recommends wheatgerm but is very against giving any sort of bran to babies...
oh? hmm.ok. i seldom give her wheat germ also. i only add to her cereal like maybe 1-2 times a week.. i think anything no matter nutritious or not needs to be given in moderation thus dun dare to give her too much of it.
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