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EDEN Organic Oat Flakes are made from whole oats, family farm organically grown in Saskatchewan, Canada. "The best tasting oats since I visited Sweden" said Eden Purchasing Director Jon Solomon. Heart Healthy 100 percent whole grain. A comfort food that cooks in 3 minutes.

EDEN Organic Oat Flakes are roasted and rolled in Nebraska. Whole oat groats are sprayed with filtered deep well water and gas flame roasted in a ceramic kiln. After roasting the grain is pressed into flakes on stainless steel rollers. The flakes are packaged at Eden's AIB 'Superior' rated facility in one pound reclosable standing pouches. Each is nitrogen flushed for freshness.

Oats Avena sativa are native to northern central Asia and found a permanent home in the British Isles, throughout Scandinavia, and other northern regions. Oats were the Celtic staple grain as reflected in the number of traditional oat dishes such as: aran isenach, bannock, broonie, atholl brose, farl, skirilie, sowans, haver, struan micheil, hodgils and kaaka. Oats were the first food permitted by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to be labeled as a benefit in helping to prevent heart disease by reducing cholesterol. In traditional health regimens oats support the entire system and promote healthy balance.

Though oats are broadly considered gluten free, EDEN Organic Oat Flakes are not a wheat free or gluten free food as they are roasted and rolled on equipment that also prepares kamut and spelt wheat flakes.

Scientists at the USDA Human Nutrition Research Center at Tufts University say "Whole grains help regulate blood sugar by slowing down the conversion of complex carbohydrates into sugar. In fact, low-glycemic index foods such as whole grains reduce hunger and can help to control weight." Scientists at the Agriculture Research Service recently completed a study of more than 2,000 people concluding, "at least three or more servings of whole grain foods every day could reduce the chances of developing metabolic syndrome - a condition marked by a combination of abdominal obesity, high blood pressure, poor blood sugar control, low HDL 'good' cholesterol and high blood fats."

According to the FDA, "Diets rich in whole grain foods and other plant foods and low in total fat, saturated fat, and cholesterol may reduce the risk of heart disease and some cancers," "Low fat diets rich in fiber-containing grain products, fruits, and vegetables may reduce the risk of some types of cancer, a disease associated with many factors," and "Diets low in sodium may reduce the risk of hypertension or high blood pressure, a disease associated with many factors." EDEN Organic Oat Flakes are low fat, low saturated fat, cholesterol free, and sodium free. They are an excellent source of dietary fiber, thiamin (vitamin B1) and manganese, and a good source of protein, iron, and magnesium.