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Are Nairns oat cakes healthy?
Naturally energising. Wholegrains are a rich source of fibre, vitamins and minerals – oats are high in soluble fibre and also naturally contain manganese**, phosphorus**, magnesium, zinc, iron, folate, vitamin B6 and thiamin. Our oatcakes contain nutrients** that contribute to normal energy-yielding metabolism.
Do Nairn oatcakes come from Nairn?
We know a thing or two about oats – we’ve been baking with them since 1896 when John and Sarah Nairn first opened their bakery in Strathaven, Lanarkshire. Since then our range and team has grown.
Are Scottish oat cakes healthy?
Oatcakes also have a high mineral content especially manganese and phosphorous and are excellent for maintaining our energy levels. They also have a low glycaemic index which makes them helpful in managing blood glucose, especially if topped with a good quality protein/fat such as a nut butter.
Are oatcakes biscuits?
An oatcake is a type of flatbread similar to a cracker or biscuit, or in some versions takes the form of a pancake. They are prepared with oatmeal as the primary ingredient, and sometimes include plain or wholemeal flour as well. Oatcakes are cooked on a griddle (girdle in Scots) or baked in an oven.
Are oatcakes good for losing weight?
The oatcake is seen as a low-energy dense food, which means it has lower calorie content when compared to its serving size. This means that oatcakes may help you feel fuller on less calories, which when eaten as part of a controlled diet may help you control your weight.
Are oatcakes better for you 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.
Who owns Nairn oatcakes?
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Are Nairns oatcakes good for diabetics?
They are termed a low glycaemic index (GI) food which means they can help balance your blood sugar levels avoiding sudden highs and lows in glucose levels. This means they can be beneficial in helping glycaemic control in diabetics.
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.
What goes well with oatcakes?
My oatcakes toppings!
- Apple & Blackberry.
- Pesto & Goats Cheese.
- Boiled Egg.
- Cheese & Grape.
- Raspberry Jam.
- Avocado & Chilli Flakes.
- Strawberry & Honey.
- Smoked Salmon & Cream Cheese.
What do you eat with oat cakes?
My oatcakes toppings!
- Apple & Blackberry.
- Pesto & Goats Cheese.
- Boiled Egg.
- Cheese & Grape.
- Raspberry Jam.
- Avocado & Chilli Flakes.
- Strawberry & Honey.
- Smoked Salmon & Cream Cheese.
How many calories are in a Nairns oatcake?
There are 45 calories in 1 oatcake (10.6 g) of Nairn’s Rough Oatcakes.
Do oatcakes lower cholesterol?
Oatcakes are a brilliant base for a snack, because oats contain soluble fibre, which helps to lower cholesterol. They’re also low in saturated fat and if you combine them with other healthy foods, you can make a really nutritious, filling snack.
Can you eat oatcakes cold?
Freshly Baked Oatcakes Simply roll up some grated cheese, cooked bacon, tomato, cooked mushrooms – or in fact anything you like – in an oatcake and microwave it on full for about a minute. You can also grill them, or eat them cold.