Tuesday, October 9, 2012

15 alternative uses of oatmeal


Oatmeal, commonly used in the kitchen for the preparation of pastries and excellent soups, can have many other alternative uses, in addition to those foods, which are not, however trivial. The oatmeal is in fact considered one of those foods that can make us happy, thanks to its content of vitamin B1 and zinc.

It can come to us for help in the kitchen is that the creation of all-natural beauty remedies that for those who really want to be friendly to the environment, are of very valid substitute for common products for body care, which almost never have anything green. Oats has emollient, soothing and invigorating that make a real cure for the skin.

Here then after the alternative uses of lemon, cucumber and baking soda, we present those of oatmeal.

1. Oatmeal bath

If your skin is irritated due to sunburn or rash, or if it is very dry and you feel an unpleasant sensation of itching, treat yourself to a soothing bath and soothing to the oatmeal. Fill a bag organza, similar to those used for confetti and party favors (not throw them then!) With oatmeal. Close all with a tape edimmergetelonella bath in warm water just before the moment of the bath. You will feel a great relief! If you prefer the bathroom to shower, you will also save water, use the same bag to damp skin, rubbing gently on the areas where the skin is problematic.

2. Body Scrub
You can achieve a body scrub by combining three tablespoons of oatmeal, a tablespoon of sea salt and olive oil until, until the consistency is very similar to that of commercial products. The grains of salt and oatmeal exfoliates place, while the oil will help to soften the skin. It 'great to use after a shower, when your skin is still damp.

3. Remedy for acne
I popped a pimple the night before an important event? Here is a simple remedy. Mix a teaspoon of oatmeal with a warm water until a creamy sauce. Stendetela gently on the point indicted and let it act for the whole night, applying a protective garzina. Will work miracles!

4. Facial Mask
If your skin is dry, dehydrated and dull, you can try to make a refreshing mask by mixing two tablespoons oatmeal and two tablespoons of rose water. Mix well until the mask will not be uniform and apply it on your face with circular motions. Leave for 20 minutes and rinse with warm water.

5. The oatmeal soaps
You can recycle the remnants of the old soap to create new ones in very easily. Grate the soap and let dissolve the flakes in a saucepan with water, over medium heat. When it has completely melted, add a few tablespoons of oatmeal and stir. Pour the mixture by dividing it into small molds and let sit for a few days. When the soap will dry, you can use them or give her. As for the molds, it is possible to use for example the tetra brick in fruit juices, after being opened only from the upper side. A great starting point to not throw them and reuse them!

6. Natural shampoo
To achieve a completely natural shampoo, mix two or more tablespoons of oatmeal, depending on the length of your hair with warm water to obtain a creamy sauce is not too thick. Massage it on the skin and on the lengths and rinse thoroughly. The oatmeal can be used as a dry shampoo emergency.

7. For your dog
Skin irritation is not unique to us, but also the four-legged friends with whom we live. Even dogs can also suffer from problems such as dandruff and dry skin that comes off. To alleviate these problems, use oatmeal to make a dry shampoo on your dog. Sprinkle his hair and brush. You can also add a few tablespoons water you use when you bathe him. Then rinse thoroughly.

8. Balanced diet
The oatmeal can replace other refined flour such as wheat flour 00, to get a more balanced diet and healthy. The oatmeal is less calories, but higher in fiber and with a higher power that is satiating nutrient. Can be used for the preparation of biscuits and plumcake, but also bread and soups.

9. Sauces and soups
You happened to your creamed vegetables, your sauces or sauces such as béchamel, are too liquid. In case this happens again, try adding oatmeal and mix together until you have achieved the desired consistency.

10. For sports
The oat cereal is more suitable for practicing endurance sports such as running, swimming or cycling. To have more energy during your workouts, do not forget to enrich your diet with oats, from breakfast, for example through the preparation of homemade cookies with this flour.

11. Breading
The oatmeal can be used for breading and fried with arancini. This is an alternative certainly more healthy than the breadcrumbs that is commonly found on the market, which may contain additives, salt and added sugars.

12. Deodorant for home
Like the baking soda, oatmeal has the property of absorbing odors. You can then place a glass or open a jar containing oatmeal in the refrigerator, the shoe or any other corner of the house in which they tend to form unpleasant odors.

13. Modeling dough
Do you want a fun fast, ecological and economical for your kids bored? Prepare a paste by combining a model of the white flour, two parts of oatmeal and one part water. Mix until dough is smooth and homogeneous and have fun with them to create different shapes with a bit of imagination, as you do with the salt dough.

14. Prevention
Recent studies, published in the International Journal of Epidemiology, shows that a diet rich in oats and whole grains can help premenopausal women to 41% reduction in the risk of breast cancer.

15. Hand Cleaners
The oatmeal can replace the common hand cleaner, with the advantage of not dry out the skin, even using it several times a day. Simply keep the edge of the sink a container, such as a salt with oatmeal, pour a little on wet hands, rub them under the water as usual.

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