Are Nairns oat cakes healthy?

They’re high in gentle fibre, which not only helps us stay regular, but also ‘feeds’ the friendly bacteria in the gut. These bacteria then make a substance called butyrate, which helps keep the gut lining healthy.

Where do oat cakes come from?

Oatcakes have been documented as existing in Scotland since at least the time of the Roman conquest of Britain in AD 43, and likely before then. Oatcakes have also been described as being the “mainstay of Scottish breads for centuries”.

Are oat cakes high carb?

How many carbs? As oatcakes are flour based, most of the calories they contain come from carbohydrates. Having said that, they’re also a great source of fibre. One eight-inch oatcake contains 34g of carbohydrates and three-grams of fibre – meaning that one oat cake meets 12 percent of your daily fibre intake.

Are Staffordshire oatcakes better than bread?

Why? The oatcakes may look small, but they’re packed with slow-digesting, low-GI carbs, guaranteed to keep you full for hours – miles better than bread. Meanwhile, the peanut butter gives you a great protein hit, which keeps your levels topped up and helps you to build muscle.

Where are Nairns oatcakes made?

Edinburgh
Nairn’s oatcakes are made in Edinburgh, where they’ve been made for over 80 years.

What is the difference between Staffordshire and Derbyshire oatcakes?

Derbyshire oatcakes are similar to Staffordshire oatcakes, but while following a similar recipe Derbyshire Oatcakes contains a small amount of milk in the mixture. they are generally larger in diameter, thicker and when uncooked lighter in colour.

Can a Type 2 diabetic eat oatcakes?

As we have seen, oats are a superb food choice for blood sugar control. You can eat them as oat flakes (cold) or soak and cook them to make porridge. Oatcakes are the best ‘bread’ choice, for example, with your scrambled or boiled egg, or as a snack during the day with a high-protein spread such as hummus.

Are Nairn oatcakes made in Nairn?

Nairn’s oatcakes are made in Edinburgh, where they’ve been made for over 80 years.

Do Nairn oatcakes come from Nairn?

The Nairn family sold the company in the late 1970’s. Today Nairn’s is the leading producer of oatcakes, is independently owned and managed and still retains the core expertise of baking good tasting, wholesome products made with oats.

Do you keep oatcakes in the fridge?

They stay fresh for about 10 days in a bag in the fridge.

Can oats cause bowel problems?

In infants and children, a reaction to oats can cause food protein–induced enterocolitis syndrome (FPIES). This condition affects the gastrointestinal tract. It can cause vomiting, dehydration, diarrhea, and poor growth. If severe or long term, FPIES can also cause lethargy and starvation as well.

Is oatmeal not good for arthritis?

Go With the Grain Whole grains lower levels of C-reactive protein (CRP) in the blood. CRP is a marker of inflammation associated with heart disease, diabetes and rheumatoid arthritis. Foods like oatmeal, brown rice and whole-grain cereals are excellent sources of whole grains.