The elements of thought (reasoning) The intellectual standards that should be applied to the elements of reasoning. The intellectual traits associated with a cultivated critical thinker that result from the consistent and disciplined application of the intellectual standards to the elements of thought.
Oats are the whole grains or kernels that are the seed of the oat plant, while oatmeal commonly refers to the cereal or porridge made by cooking processed oats in a hot liquid. Coarsely ground oat kernels are also called oatmeal. Finely grinding oats creates oat flour. Continue Reading.
Technically-speaking, oat bran is not a whole grain since bran is only one part of the oat grain. But thanks to its exceptionally high fibre content, oat bran is considered a whole grain. Oat bran has long been recognized for its high soluble fibre content, the type of fibre that lowers LDL (bad) cholesterol. Roughly one-half of the fibre in oat bran is soluble. One cup delivers 3 grams, the amount that's needed to lower cholesterol. Soluble fibre also helps stabilize blood sugar after eating.