Experts urge a return to forgotten grains that can fight bad cholesterol and belly fat

Oats may dominate advice about weight loss, cholesterol and longevity, but they are far from the only option, according to health specialists cited by Delfi.

The publication urges readers to reconsider grains that have faded from everyday attention. One affordable Lithuanian staple, identified through the article’s tags as barley, is described as nutritionally comparable to well-known superfoods and, in some respects, potentially better.

The grain is presented as more than a budget-friendly food. The article says it may help reduce “bad” cholesterol and abdominal fat, while also offering protection against chronic diseases and excess weight.

The message is a direct challenge to the idea that oats are the only grain worth adding to a healthy diet. Instead, the article points to forgotten local foods as an accessible part of efforts to improve health and support longer life.