MY FATHER Estrum Maynard has joined the ancestral realm. He spent his last days in Ward C5 at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital.
I loved my father unconditionally; he was my guiding angel and he awoke my consciousness.
Last week as I soothed my emotions and cried, I thought it fitting to dedicate silent doctor oats in the memory of my dad. Oats is very nutritious and healing.
Oats, scientifically known as Avena sativa, is a hardy cereal grain. Nutritionally, oats contains molybdenum, phosphorus, copper, biotin, vitamin B1, magnesium, fibre, chromium, zinc and protein.
The website WHFoods states: “A steaming bowl of fresh cooked oatmeal is the perfect way to start off your day, especially if you are trying to prevent or are currently dealing with heart disease or diabetes.”
Oats can also lower cholesterol and has oxidant qualities that can reduce the risk of cardiovascular diseases. A cup of oats a day is also excellent for menopausal women. Oats can also enhance the immune response to infections and can stabilise blood sugar. Research also show that oats may reduce asthma risk in children.
The website medicalnews.today stated: “The US Food and Drug Administration claims that oats, as part of an overall heart healthy diet, could lower the risk of heart disease. The potential health benefits of oats include: reducing the risk of coronary artery disease, lowering levels of cholesterol, and reducing one’s risk of colorectal cancer.”
It also showed that “an article published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition concluded that a diet which includes plenty of whole grains (such as oats or wholemeal bread) is just as effective as taking anti-hypertensive medication in lowering blood pressure”.
Finally, as we prepare to climax Independence celebrations, I implore readers to continue to conduct research on sago, oats and barley.
Prepare a cup of these cereals and share them with neighbours because they are culturally attached to our Independence. Barley, oats, linseed and sago were the foods which assisted with good health and survival.
Also, keep me in your prayers.
• Annette Maynard-Watson, a teacher and herbal educator, may be contacted via [email protected] or by telephone 250-6450.
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