Oatmeal is one of the healthiest foods you can include in your diet. It is rich in fiber, antioxidants, and other nutrients. Although it is low in fat and cholesterol, it is one of the most satisfying foods. As such, if you are trying to lose weight, as long as you minimize the amount of sweetening ingredients you add, you should consider including oatmeal in your daily diet.
In addition to being a healthy meal or snack, oatmeal has been found to have many uses as well. This food product has been found to have many uses in lawn care and improvement and can also be used by gardeners.
Here are some uses for oatmeal on lawns:
As pest control. Oatmeal is not toxic, but slugs and snails love it. However, oatmeal can kill these pests as it can swell inside their little stomachs. To use oats as a pest control on your lawn, simply sprinkle a few dry oat grains around your plants. Be sure to use oatmeal in moderation, as in large quantities, they can swell, become muddy, and huddle around the stems if they get wet. Additionally, too many oat grains can also attract rodents and insects.
As a fertilizer. Many gardeners and lawn care experts say that sprinkling some oatmeal in your garden will give plants iron, a nutrient they need. Some also say that adding a small amount of oats to planting holes encourages root growth. If you want to try using them as a fertilizer, use old-fashioned slow cooker or raw oats instead of instant ones as they are packed with more nutrients and contain fewer artificial ingredients.
As a remedy for poison ivy, poison oak, and sunburn. You always run the risk of accidentally touching poison ivy or oak or getting sunburned if you always work outside on your lawn. If you do get these diseases or health problems, you can use oatmeal to soothe the itchy area. Put a small amount of oatmeal on the leg of a stocking and then tie it around the bathtub faucet. Run warm water through the oatmeal packet as you fill the tub. Then soak in the tub for at least 15 minutes. For more relief, use the wet bag to rub on your skin later.
To remove sticky sap. Lastly, if you are working on your plants without wearing gloves, some sticky sap will stick to your hands. You can remove this by rubbing oatmeal on your hands before washing them with water. Oatmeal works because it has a slightly abrasive quality that helps loosen goo or sap.
