Another Use for Oats

By Megan Kian

One of the most common malabsorption issues in the United States is lactose intolerance, with about 30 to 50 million adults suffering from it. While many people replace cow’s milk with soy or almond milk to alleviate the symptoms of lactose intolerance, consumers now have another option. A company called Simpli has created an oat based milk alternative. Simpli Naked Oat has the same consistency as cow’s milk and provides many of the nutritional benefits of oats! Oats are a great whole grain packed with fiber (there are 2 grams of fiber in every cup of Simpli Naked Oat), which plays a role in lowering blood pressure and cholesterol levels and helps keeps you regular (if you know what I mean!). 

Here is a nutritional comparison between one cup of skim, soy, almond, and oat milk.

Skim Milk (1cup): 80 calories, 8 g protein, 12 g carbohydrate, 0 g fiber, 0 g total fat, 0 g saturated fat, 5 mg cholesterol, 130 mg sodium, 30% DV calcium           

Soy Milk, plain, calcium fortified (1 cup): 90 calories, 6 g protein, 8 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 3.5 g total fat, 0.5 g saturated fat, 0 mg cholesterol, 120 mg sodium, 30% DV calcium 

Almond Milk, plain, calcium fortified (1 cup): 60 calories, 1 g protein, 8 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 2.5 g total fat, 0 g saturated fat, 0 mg cholesterol, 150 mg sodium, 45% DV calcium 

Oat Milk, plain, calcium fortified (1 cup): 100 calories, 2 g protein, 18 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 2.5 g total fat, 0 g saturated fat, 0 mg cholesterol, 75 mg sodium, 30% DV calcium

Simpli Naked Oat is not only beneficial for people who suffer from lactose intolerance, but for anyone looking to increase their daily dietary fiber intake. Sounds like a win-win to me!

Have you ever tried Simpli Naked Oat before? 

Disclaimer: I was not paid to promote this product. All opinions are my own.