And unlike wheat and most other grains, oats contain large amounts of a specific type of fiber called beta glucan, which studies have consistently linked to healthier cholesterol scores and a reduced risk for diabetes and cardiovascular disease.

与小麦和大多数其他谷物不同，燕麦含有大量称为 β 葡聚糖的特定类型的纤维，研究一直将其与更健康的胆固醇评分以及降低患糖尿病和心血管疾病的风险联系起来。