Oats are a cereal crop that thrives mainly in cold climates. It is a plant crop like rice, wheat and barley. Oats rank near the top of the homogenous food list as a health food. Oats contain a large amount of fiber, iron, protein, vitamins and a host of other nutrients. Oats, in particular, contain vitamin B, which helps the body digest carbohydrates. Moreover, oats contain a lot of calcium, magnesium, zinc, copper, manganese, thiamin, etc. which are more than other grain foods.