Although it is not yet very popular in Spain, granola is an important part of breakfast for a growing number of people looking for a healthy and balanced diet, without sacrificing flavor.
As we have already told you more than once, granola is a traditionally North American product. And, although its penetration in the Mediterranean culture is increasing, the truth is that it is not easy to find many
brands of granola in Spain.
At La Newyorkina we can say that
our handmade granola is proudly made in Spain and that in the elaboration process we do not incorporate preservatives or sugars that are not recommended for health.
Our goal is to produce a
Mediterranean granola, preserving the basis of the traditional recipe and incorporating typically Mediterranean ingredients, such as olive oil or honey from our Asturian lands.
However, the base and the star ingredient of the traditional granola recipe are oat flakes.
Granola La Newyorkina incorporates
whole grain rolled oats, not from GMO. Oat flakes toasted over low heat in our ovens, crunchy oat flakes that unleash an explosion of flavor when they reach your mouth.
But today we are not going to tell you about
exquisite taste of our granolaToday we'd better tell you about all the
benefits of oat flakes.
Oatmeal is one of the most complete and healthy cereals. In addition to being rich in fiber, oats are also an excellent source of selenium, a compound that, associated with vitamin E, has a
great antioxidant power, preventing heart disease and reducing the risk of some types of cancer.
Oats are also a great remedy for
lowering cholesterol levels. Why? Because of the fiber content of the cereal. Soluble fiber, specifically beta-glucan, helps inhibit the amount of cholesterol absorbed in the intestinal tract. Rolled oats, like the one in our granola, are (according to experts) the best type of oatmeal for lowering cholesterol levels.
And once again we mention beta-glucan, thanks to which oat consumption helps us to improve the immune system. How does it do that? It turns out that beta glucan helps immune cells locate the source of infection to kill the bacteria that cause it.
Oats have slow carbohydrate absorption, which helps our bodies
maintain blood sugar levels. It is also an
excellent diuretic. Oats are the only cereal that provides soluble and insoluble fibers, the former help to clean waste from the digestive tract and the latter promote intestinal transit.
As you can see, a daily dose of oats is not only a joy for the palate, but also for our body.
You already know that our granola La Newyorkina is perfect to take at any time of the day. You have no excuse. Its oat flakes will give you energy for the whole day if you have it for breakfast, but they will also give an extra flavor to your salads if you add some granola to your usual dressing.
Are you an athlete? Oatmeal is an ideal food for those of us who practice sports. It is a cereal rich in
complex carbohydrates and proteins, but it is also a great source of
magnesium, calcium, phosphorus, potassium and B vitamins.
As you can see, oat flakes have a lot of benefits that we can't pass up.
Granola is a tasty and healthy way to include oat flakes in your diet. Haven't you tried it yet? Visit our online store and
get a pack of La Newyorkina granolaone of the first brands of granola made in Spain, or visit one of the stores that already trust us.
Eat oat flakes, it will make you happy. ;)
