Oat (Avena sativa L.): A Lesser known Cereal with Well Recognized Nutritional Potential

Abstract

Oat (Avena sativa L.) is an incredible cereal gaining considerable attention now days. Oat grain is abundant in nutrients and health promoting compounds, making it suitable as food and feed. The oat grain has diverse content of nutrients, dietary fibers and phenolic compounds in comparison to other cereals which are beneficial to mankind. Thus, the core aim of this article is to provide insight and comprehension about the nutritional status of oat and their impact on human health.