Oats are a cereal and come from the grass family. Oats are sold in a number of different ways and the name can vary depending on the country. Porridge oats in the
Oats are mainly carbohydrate but they contain higher levels of both protein and fat than other cereals. The protein from oats is said to nearly equal to that of soya which has been shown by the World Health Organisation to equal meat, milk and egg protein. Oats provide good amounts of zinc, magnesium, calcium, iron, and the Bvitamins, B1, B2 and B6.