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You're probably familiar with the best, or at least the most delicious, uses for oats: oatmeal, granola, cookies. But did you know that oats have plenty of uses besides feeding your appetite? The versatile grain is handy for a number of non-dietary purposes, from creating soothing beauty products to making natural clay for your kids.
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When it comes to beauty and skincare products, oats and oatmeal have long been a favorite ingredient. According to the American Academy of Dermatology, oats are an effective home remedy for relieving itchy skin. Oats are also a popular option for natural face masks or scrubs, whether bought in-store or created at home. (Mix oats with a tiny bit of salt and water for a DIY scrub.)
Some other surprising ways to tap into the power of the versatile grain? Put an open bowl of oats in your fridge to help eliminate stinky smells; Mix rolled oats with flour and add a bit of water and food coloring to create molding clay for your kids to play with; Or, add oats to ground beef to get more bang for your buck when making meatloaf or meatballs.
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