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It is also something of an influence food: rich in lysine and other amino acids, in addition to polysaturated fat. Soluble oat fiber (one cup of oats accommodates nearly four grams of fiber) and the antioxidants found in oats have been linked to lowering levels of cholesterol, lowering the risk of heart problems, stabilizing blood sugar and a host of different health advantages. The hardened dental calculus on prehistoric enamel suggests that folks ate purple nutsedge, a weedy plant wealthy in carbohydrates. |