Oats

Oats are a whole grain food, known scientifically as Avena sativa.. Oats are among the healthiest grains on earth. They’re a gluten-free whole grain and a great source of important vitamins, minerals, fiber, and antioxidants.

Oats contain many powerful antioxidants, including avenanthramides. These compounds may help reduce blood pressure and provide other benefits.

Oats are believed to have originated in the Fertile Crescent region of the Near East, which includes parts of modern-day Iran, Iraq, and Syria. Today countries like Canada, the United States, Russia, Australia, and Poland are some of the leading producers of oats.