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Would you have ever imagined that you could noticeably improve your health just by drinking oatmeal water? Oatmeal water can help you lose weight, lower your cholesterol, regulate your bowel movements, cleanse your body of toxins, and more. Keep reading to learn how to make oatmeal water and to discover some of the benefits.
Ingredients
- 1 cup of rolled oats
- 1 can of evaporated milk
- 2 liters (0.5 US gal) of water
- 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract
- Sugar, sweetener, or honey to taste
- Cinnamon sticks to taste
Steps
Oatmeal Water Recipe
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1Mix the oats and cinnamon. Place the oats in a bowl and add a stick of cinnamon.
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2Soak the oats in water. Pour one cup of water over the oats and let them soak for 20 to 25 minutes.
- It is normal for the oats to absorb the water.
- The oats will become spongy.
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3Process the oats. Pour the moist oats and cinnamon into a blender. Add the vanilla extract, water, and evaporated milk. Then, process the mixture until you have a uniform liquid.[1]
- You can also make oatmeal water without milk. It will be less flavorful, but it is more effective if you plan to use the oatmeal water to lose weight or to cleanse your body.
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4Strain the mixture and add sugar to the remaining liquid.[2]
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5Drink the oatmeal water. This solution is good to drink for one week if you keep it in the refrigerator.
Using Oatmeal Water to Improve Your Health
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1Understand the benefits of drinking oatmeal water. Thanks to the great quantity of minerals and nutrients in oats, drinking oatmeal water on a regular basis will help you to:
- Purify your body, thanks to its amino acids and the lecithin that they help to produce.
- Regulate your bowel movements and prevent constipation, thanks to its insoluble fiber content.
- Develop new tissue, thanks to the proteins it contains.
- Prevent osteoporosis thanks to its high calcium content.
- Lose weight due to the satiating effect produced by insoluble fiber and slow-burning carbohydrates.
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2Incorporate oatmeal water into your daily diet. If you drink 2 glasses of oatmeal water per day, you will be providing your body with:[3]
- Proteins
- Vitamins B9, B6, and B1
- Magnesium
- Zinc
- Phosphorus
- Iron
- Fatty acids
Community Q&A
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QuestionHow long does oatmeal water last when refrigerated?
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QuestionCan I use cinnamon powder instead of a cinnamon stick?QamarTop AnswererYes, you can.
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QuestionCan you use only oatmeal and water without other ingredients?
Community AnswerYes. It still has benefits.
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About This Article
Oatmeal water is a delicious, creamy drink that’s also full of healthful vitamins, minerals, and fiber. To make it, soak a cup of rolled oats and a cinnamon stick in 1 cup of water for 20 minutes. Put the soggy oat and cinnamon mixture in a food processor or blender with a can of evaporated milk, 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract, and half a gallon of water. Blend the mixture until you get a smooth, creamy liquid, then pour it through a strainer to remove any chunks of oat or cinnamon. If you want a slightly sweeter beverage, add enough sugar, honey, or another sweetener to get the flavor you want. For tips on how to improve your health with oatmeal water, keep reading!
