Oat bran

Oat bran is the high-fiber outside casing of the oat grain. Oat bran is an excellent food supplement and can be added to cereals, muffins, or other baked goods to increase the amounts fiber as well as vitamin B-1, B-2, and E in one's diet.

Easy Supplement

You can also mix about 2 tablespoons oat bran with a tablespoon of water as a quick supplement. Follow up with a warm beverage such as coffee or tea.

Where To Buy Oat Bran

Buy oat bran in bulk at good health food stores such as Whole Foods Market. You can find it packaged as well from reliable producers such as Bob's Red Mill.

Uses For Oat Bran In Cooking

1. You can make a simple hot cereal with oat bran
2. Add it to soups or stews as a thickener and added dietary fiber
3. Use it in place of bread crumbs as a coating for chicken or fish