Might Want to Think Twice Before Eating Oatmeal
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Is oatmeal good for you or not? Find out.
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0:00 Introduction: Is oatmeal healthy?
1:17 New information on oatmeal
7:00 Is eating breakfast healthy?
7:17 Learn more about the benefits of skipping breakfast!
Is oatmeal bad for you? Let’s talk about it.
The small packets of flavored oatmeal contain a lot of sugar, and even though they may be marketed as healthy-they’re not.
But what about unsweetened oatmeal?
Here are three things you might not know about unsweetened oatmeal:
1. Certain studies show a significant improvement in blood sugar and cholesterol. However, the control in one of these studies is white bread. The study also only showed an improvement in blood sugar right after the meal.
Part of the study referring to cholesterol was only on consuming beta-glucan, which is an isolated compound in oatmeal. In a different study, the participants all had diabetes, and they didn’t see a change in their blood glucose levels.
2. Oats contain a type of gluten called avenin. This protein has been known to increase cytokines.
3. Oat products have often been treated with glyphosate. The World Health Organization classifies glyphosate as a carcinogen.
It may be beneficial to skip breakfast altogether and give intermittent fasting a try. If you do consume breakfast, eggs would be a healthier choice than oatmeal.
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Thanks for watching! Skip oatmeal and learn more about the benefits of intermittent fasting in my other videos.
Ok , I'm officially done eating food , thanks Dr berg for giving me anxiety about everything except water and eggs .
Oh so you haven't seen his video talking about how glyphosate has invaded the water cycle, huh
@@SomeKZheadTraveler lollll ffs , I think I'm gonna gather condensation from the windows and drink that with my organic eggs .
theres alot of studys coming out about how eggs accelerate cancer, particularly prostate and colon cancer. eggs are also bad for your gut bacteria.
@@markda_shark8201 I'm afraid too many chemicals being put in the air for u to get condensation drink 😢
@habib mate Post these studies please, let me guess... it's more vegan propaganda right?
I did think twice about eating oatmeal. That's why I had two bowls. It was delicious.
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😂😂😂 you are so silly! ❤
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Lol nice ❤
You silly goose!
Myself, and 99% of Scots, were brought up on oatmeal. And, we will never stop eating it! 🏴
arnt the scotts some of the oldest people eating oatmeal
Ya canny stop it
Yeah along with deep fried mars bars
Scottish oats & products by the EU are always safer & healthier than American products.
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Next Video: Might Want to Think Twice Before Breathing Air
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Can't drink water mate, it's full of chlorine and fluoride chemicals along with all the metals from your pipes. Worse thing you can have is water. Also don't breathe AIR! Yes new studies show that air has pollution in it which is lethal to humans, it is also full of pollen which will swell nasal airways and cause havoc on your immune system. Please don't forget that ALL food is also harmful, all plants have lectins and animals consume plants plus grains and breathe the bad air.
Been eating oatmeal every morning for the past 30 years. Thank you Dr. Berg for your insights. After watching this video segment, I will continue to eat oatmeal daily.
luckily. im allergic to it. my elbows and knees start hurting when i eat it.
@@balla4544Arthur got you (arthritis)
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Me too
Eat raw oatmeal. Toss it in your shakes and blend it up. . It has what is called resistant starch which is good for the gut. Fights bad bacteria. Look it up.
It seems we can't eat anything anymore at this point. Just boring old veggies I guess
And veggies suck
No! Have you not been paying attention? Eat high fat meats, fish, cheese and above all, no sugar or seed oils. Occasional veges is okay.
dont forget Non Gmo grass!
@@ArchimedeanEye 😹😹
😂 you’ll be okay. I’m Jamaican and had to give up oxtails because of glycation
You may want to think twice before listening to dr. Berg
I quit refined carbs and introduced oat meal as main carb. My energy went up, cholesterol decreased, and glucose also decreased.
My dad is 78 years old.He had digestion and costipation issues.He was given drugs from the hospital that didn't improve his condition.I introduced him to eating whole oats for breakfast two months ago and his health is fantastic now .Thank God his health is restored
You complete number one video on what is healthy to eat,and to avoid.Another video ,disapprove what you watched,another approve,another disagree! Old fashioned oatmeal is good for lowering cholesterol 🥸
does he eat the instant kind or the steel cut oats that take like 30 minutes to cook
@@anklebreaka03 Whole rolled oats
Please specify which brand oats he eats. Thank you
Please tell us brand oats
I’ve eaten oatmeal since 13 or 14. I’m 49 now. No health issues and all the labs work come back great. I’m fit and healthy. I’ve eaten Quaker Oates every single day, even camping, or traveling, oatmeal has been part of my breakfast for decades. My grandmother who passed at 94 ate it every day since a child. She worked till she was 80. So I guess oatmeal should be skipped? Nope. I’m not changing up a thing. Most people around me at my age I know, suffer from may health related issues. In the last 3 yrs, I have switched to Red Mill brand. Much better than Quaker.
I agree with you. Basically the benefits outweigh the negatives. I've read some other reports similar to his research here but again, the benefits are far more nutritional for some of us than are the negatives. Appreciate the updates.
You’re right . I am also not skipping oatmeal for my breakfast. My favorite oatmeal for breakfast is the Bob’s Red mill (Gluten free oak meal ).I have no problem so far .
Why did you left Quakers?
@@siisjwj7647 I switched up brands due to it being Steel cut and Quaker isn’t
@DOGS LOL I’m eating a cup and a half. I add a tablespoon of maple syrup to it. Sometimes some cinnamon. Never gets old.
Was eating old fashioned rolled oats w/apple or blueberries daily - and feeling great! My yearly bloodwork showing all’s well, but upon hearing about my daily oatmeal - my physician advised me to remove oats from my diet immediately. I did. Within 30 days I was feeling totally rundown. So eat what works for you. And tell no one 😂
what a stupid story lol. Who are you , a oatmeal salesman?
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Oatmeal is terrible
@@anthonyjohnson6790 Nutrition advisers say that oatmeal is much better for you if you soak it overnight in something acid, such as whey or lemon juice, etc. FWIW.
Don't care what this guy says, I eat oatmeal every morning at breakfast and will continue to.
What kind of oatmeal.
I'm totally with this guy. I am a doctor as well (doctor of love) so I know what I'm talking about. I eat mostly glass and scrap metal which is good for the environment and gives me the mineral content I need. The bowel movements are brutal but it's totally worth it.
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Show me the study dr, where oatmeal is bad?
He did say steel cut! 😂
My grandma is 99 years old, she eats oatmeal everyday, usually twice a day. So oatmeal might not be perfect, but eating it twice a day for several decades straight hasn't seemed to slow granny down, so I'm going to go ahead and say it's probably fine.
My grandma is 98 years old, she still smokes cigarettes everyday. I am going to go ahead and say it's probably fine to smoke. I think oatmeal may be good for some, but not for everybody. I used to eat oatmeal daily and started feeling sick, had no idea why I was feeling this way until I stopped eating oatmeal and quickly started to feel a lot better. I can't say if it's bad for you as well, but it was definitely not good for my body and health.
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What both of you referred to is called "survivorship bias", which basically mean that you're only considering the sample set that passes a certain "test".
@@Patatmetmayo gives some people gas. But its extremely good for ur heart, beta glucan. a good subsitute is barley but u gotta cook that.
Sure
Sometimes even some notable Doctors like Dr. Berg don't know what are they talking about . Oatmeal is a time tested healthy food , it got even the world known nutritionist Dr. Lee approval , this means a lot interms of how oatmeal is healthy . Now i even started to question his other videos validity , because this oatmeal gig is a red flag for me . Personal experience with oatmeal , well years ago my doctor prescribed me a drug to lower my bad cholesterol , but my colleague advised me to eat oatmeal for breakfast every morning , after 2 months my cholesterol became normal , i didn't not even eat steel cut or rolled oat , but i just ate quick oat and it did wonder . So people, please question any thing what some of these doctors lecturing .
I love eating oatmeal with frozen blueberries, Ceylon cinnamon and almond milk. I also eat it with 2 eggs on the side. It has helped me with my bowel movements. I won’t stop eating oatmeal.
Almost 2 years ago I switched out my morning bowl of frosted mini wheat for 1 cup of plain instant oatmeal with frozen blueberries for sweetness. Went from 203 to 180. I changed nothing else in my diet. Im 52 now. Cholesterol went down like crazy too. I'm staying with my oatmeal for life
So you’re still overweight just slightly less ? Whatever makes you happy honestly, being happy is anti cancerous
Well done to you. It's great that you see your cholesterol sinking. Oats clearly work for you.
Who says he's still overweight at 180? It depends on his BMI. Losing ten percent of body weight is huge either way. But, if you're eating oatmeal, switch from the instant to steel cut, or at least rolled. They're much better in health outcomes.
@bilbo bagginss my waist is 32", for men your waist size says more about your health then weight alone.
@@PolntBlank180lbs is a healthy man's weight. Maybe not if he's 5'2"
Oatmeal changed my life. Oatmeal (sugarless) is amazing, it improved my gut health, helped me lose body fat, my skin was great and I overall had an amazing sense of wellness.
Hi,how to you prepare your oats?
But oats is carbs. It is sugar.
I have been eating it dry for two weeks and my itching from eczema has stopped dramatically. Unbelievable
very true, i used to eat oatmeal every day for breakfast and now unfortunately i am dead.
Sorry to hear that. I have been slowly killing myself with porridge for the last fifty years and sadly it looks like it could go on for another 25 or 30. Live fast, die young, leave a handsome corpse I say
Hahahahaha!!
I’ve been eating oatmeal almost every morning for breakfast for 30 years and my Hgb A1C remains in the 4.8- 5.1 range. I will continue to eat that for breakfast!
3 days a week I eat oatmeal. I put some walnuts, cinnamon, chia, flax and a teaspoon of raw honey in it. I feel great. It's the only grain I eat.
It's what you add to it makes you healthy. If you eat oats grown in N. America you also eat glyphosite used for dessication of all grains and pulses as well as flax. 15 countries banned this poison but here we love Bayer Mosanto so much And there is no talk about ending this process.!
Yes I eat mine with blueberries chia flax honey and banana, and have done for years, I think I’m fairly healthy 🤞🏼
@@elizabethtencer7950 Why are you not buying organic oats that are not from America, I will tell you something(I am not from America) in my experience I have been eating oats(with water,sometimes with fruit and honey) for half an year in the morning and I feel so good better than ever before. In fact that is the meal which I eat in a day that makes me feel the best out of all meals that I eat in a day. I do not add any fats in the morning because I have noticed fats slowed my focus and concentracion down and made me not feel very well. I eat healthy fats after morning but I use them in small amounts because that is how my body feels best and my digestion is so much better, before I felt promblems with digestion, it was irritated easily. I have not found a meal more filling and better for my health than oats that I eat every day in the morning(eating breakfast is so important because if you skip breakfast your blood sugar levels will drop and you will feel it in change of mood, I think it is even very bad for health to skip breakfast). I do not know how are you health-wise but I highly reccomend eating oats.
@@CuteThingslike My grandparents fed oatmeal to the pigs to fatten them up...
WOW I ADD ALMOST SIMILAR TO MY OATS ))
As someone who runs 40-50 miles a week I consume oatmeal regularly and I have no plan on stopping. Works really well for me.
How often do you eat it and how much?
@@tybones2222 4-5 times a week
David Goggins eats oatmeal too
beta-glucan the anti-oxidant in it is extremely good for ur heart.
if i have to run 40 to 50 miles to eat oatmeal, I'll skip the oatmeal.
I am 86 years old and every morning I eat a cupful of steel cut oats with two small scoops of lentils, a third of a small scoop of cinnamon, a full tablespoon of ground flax seed, a fourth of a tablespoon of peanut butter, and a handful of blueberries - all cooked together. Feel GREAT! Microbiome, regularity, mental acuity, heart, hearing, etc all functioning just fine. Why does this Dr.? go out of his way to badmouth oatmeal?!
I’ve been watching this guy for 2 years I am a 6’4 male that weighed 202 pounds before I started taking his advice. Two years later I’m taking 465 different vitamins a day and I’m 108 pounds
I've been eating oatmeal my whole life. About 10 years ago, my cholesterol was borderline and my doctor wanted to put me on medication but I decided to go back to the oatmeal since my childhood family physician told me that oat fiber is the best thing for cholesterol. Because of a family history of heart disease, I have a physical every year and have everything thoroughly tested. I'm 52 with the cholesterol of a healthy 38 year old. I'm going to continue with what has worked.
Hello what type of Oatmeal do you eat? ❤
@@IHAVEACHOICE She eats healthy oatmeal
@@IHAVEACHOICE Try Redmill nonGMO & organic - it tastes better too
I eat oatmeal every single day and have for years. I will continue to do that. Thanks for telling us about these so called, ":studies".
Similar positive experience with eating rolled oats to manage borderline cholestrol. Ate it daily with chia seeds, flaxseed, walnuts & avocado. My LDL went to optimal level & I also lost weight eating high fibre food. Recommended eating oats to a friend & her LDL went down too!
I'm so happy to see people are not just jumping on the wagon agreeing with this video because Dr.Eric says so. I've been eating oatmeal since I was 9 years old and I'm 39 now without any issues. I usually don't eat breakfast during week days but whenever I do oatmeal and eggs are my nr. 1 pick.
Yeah my mom doesn’t have cancer and she’s smoked for decades. So I guess I’m going to start smoking around my baby again. we shouldn’t trust the doctors
@@Breeze-lb3ge To equate oatmeal with cigarettes Is just plain ignorant. You can't even come close to comparing the two. SMH
@@mariosangermano actually he can.. his point just because not all people will be effected with a negative dosen't show it is good overall. oatmeal and cigs are bad overall
I wouldn’t expect a 39 year old to have any problems no matter what really
@@mariosangermanoI'm hoping that person was just being sarcastic.. People really can't even smoke around pets and animals..I've seen many medical cases of asthma and Cancer in humans and pets from inhaling secondary smoke .
Love this doctor, but no one can rip me away from my oats. Its my favourite part of the day. I love it, it fills me up, gives me energy, and keeps me regular:) Will never stop eating it
can you tell me how you make it? ❤
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@@annipsy2185i’ll tell you my way coz i LOVE my oats too lol 1 part whole oats, 1 part water, 1 part milk (for 2 people that translates to about a cup of each). Bring to a boil then simmer for 5 mins, less if you like it aldente 😆 more if you like it very soft. And done. I serve my oatmeal all sorts of ways; with honey if i’m feeling sweet, salt if i’m feeling savoury, and a little whole cream if i’m feeling creamy lol, with fruit... Oatmeal is everything!
He is NOT A DOCTOR, ...
I will take this information with a pinch of salt and won’t give up my oatmeal. I add extra virgin olive oil, flax seed, and Chia seed and eat regularly, and it works for me well 😅 FYI- I am eating oatmeal while watching this!
Do you cook the oatmeal with chia seeds?
@@barbarawebb7185 No, I sprinkle it on top of it with flax seed. 1-2 tablespoons might be enough; it is a nice way to add extra nutrients to your meal.
@@jamaali3509 does it still absorb liquid this way?
@@barbarawebb7185 Do this Barbara: go to your supermarket and buy nuts and seeds mix that you can scoop and weigh. Look at the ingredients, go for something with good variety, least processed and low in sugar. Currently I'm taking this particuar mix called "superfood mix" and it is a combination of Almonds, Pumpkin Seeds, Cashew Nuts, Brazil Nut, Toasted Coconut, Sunflower Seeds, Goji Berries, Chia Seeds, Linseed (Flax seed), Mulberry, Raw Cacao Nibs. Simply scoop a serving of this to your oats + milk. Personally, I also have 50g frozen berries (blueberries or mixed berries - frozen is 5-6 times cheaper) + 2 pasture-raised eggs + 10g cod liver + gelatin powder (good for joints and skin) + Sugarless Vitamin C Tablet And that's breakfast
I eat organic gluten free oats for brunch with flaxseed, chia seeds, maca root, blueberries, sunflower and pumpkin seeds and walnuts. It's my favourite meal of the day and keeps me full until my 2nd meal around 5pm. It' works for me. I suppose if you look hard enough, you'll find a problem with anything. Life's way too short.
Amen!
Organic gluten free for me too x
I think avoiding problems that cause inflammation. is the wise way to go
Gluten free....? 😂😂😂
My Grandfather drank 5 cups of coffee per day and smoked a pack of cigarettes and lived until 93. I'm not going to worry about my morning oatmeal!
I always thought it was the vegetarian diet that killed both my grandparents, but now I know it was the oatmeal. Like a fool I started eating oatmeal again after not eating it for 20 years because of those high carbs. Funny thing when I started eating oatmeal again, all my prostate problem that were killing me went away completely. Then I remembered that my grandparents were both a hundred years old when they died.
I've been eating oatmeal and taking a supplement with oat straw extract, I been shooting more babies then ever before!
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Haha!
@@thetalkingboard just understand that no one has all the answers and in this case he's going to be influenced by anything talking negatively about carbs because he promotes keto. If you get to a piece where something doesn't seem right and you cross reference and do your own research then you can still listen to people because they're going to still offer good advice sometimes.
@@thetalkingboard Anyone is prone to error/mistakes. He threw me off when he said fruits are bad. This video is also a no go even though I havent watched it. Oatmeal is one of the best superfoods as long as it’s plain.
I love Dr. Berg and he’s most likely right but if oatmeal is working for you then just keep doing it! in my humble opinion, best cheapest food on the planet
Regarding those '3 things' in Oatmeal I've probably never heard of before...are 'probably' similar to some of the other things I've been consuming with my Oatmeal daily for the past 30+ years... airborne dust and dirt particles, my pets hair, unfiltered tap water...the nearby freeway noise. Guess I'll keep the same schedule.
I eat oatmeal with blueberries ,peanut butter ,cinnamon ,chili powder and a drizzle of honey before my morning mountain bike ride 3 days a week . It gives a good carb boost before the hard pedal . This exercise deals with the added glucose and turns it into energy . Carbs are not the enemy if used properly especially in a exercise regiment .
im a personal trainer and a health coach carbohydrates are incredible!! just dont eat junk food which ironically are not really carbs:))
Chili powder😮
Agreed 👍🏻
+1 for highlighting the benefits of carbs. Most of the people treat carbs as enemy while it is quite important for exercise and also gains (if you are targeting bulking up)
Yes! Instead of avoiding any sugar/carbs maybe people should start to move their body. Exercise it will make you healthy and use nutrition as fuel.
At this point it would be easier to have a list of foods that you believe are safe to eat (for now), because it would be a short list indeed!
I agree, it feels like we can’t eat anything lol😂
Not really 😁 It's just that the huge amount of rubbishy "food" that started appearing in shops a century and more ago is NOT food. And some real foods have been genetically modified, and some have toxic additives like preservatives and chemicals etc. Take away all the garbage and we're left with real food that has been around for millions of years 💯
He has you tube videos on food he suggests you eat. It's actually a lot of food as well
I've been doing keto since I was rescued from the jaws of sugar death back in January, and I have been no shortage of food to eat.
@@anom6707 we use to eat only meat for millions years and don't have problems ...
We're eating rolled oats(not instant) every morning..30-40 grams of rolled oats ..add 10-15 grams of oat bran, add nuts, banana, unsweetened cacao powder(optional)do not pour too much boiled water... just enough to cover the rolled oats and oat bran..not too liquid to avoid glucose. The key point is avoid boiling the rolled oats. Actually above 65°c the starch starts "to leak" making it more digestible, hence a quicker and higher glycemic load. The insulinemic response being mainly driven by the glucose, no peak of sugar =no peak of insulin. In the literature, the GI of large oats flakes is given for around 50 but is more than 60 for thin flakes. Boiled for 8 minutes it can reach more than 70. Take note that the flakes(rolled oats) are already pre cooked, it is not like eating raw oats. Overnight rolled oats during summer. We buy organic rolled oats here in France. 14 hour Intermittent fasting is enough for us but we never skip breakfast. Hope Dr. Berg will make a video on the effect of eating eggs/dairy products on prostate health.
I asked Google Bard to name 20 foods that "centenarians" eat a lot of and the first one on the list was "oats"
I have loved and eaten oatmeal my whole life of 62 years and I won’t stop now. I am healthy and don’t use quick oats, instant oats, or any packaged, sweetened, flavored oats. My old fashioned oats with walnuts, pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds and raisins or cranberries and coconut milk is wonderfully satisfying for my husband and me. My oats stay.
yes but how much do you eat a day? half a cup or more?
YUM, Same for me. Could eat this everyday no problem. Can go Hours with nothing else. Energy off the chain. Have to spike mine with a tablespoon or two of maple syrup
What brand of oatmeal do you use?
you might think about deducting the raisins for blueberries theyre terribly high in sugar! And blue berries actually help with blood sugar, cranberries are so good for your kidneys!
I hope you are soaking your oats at least over night....the way our great grand parents did.....they contain phytic acid. Look that up to see what that does to us, over time.
I eat oatmeal with brown sugar and cinnamon for breakfast and drink a glass of water at night, and it has helped me to lose 59 pounds in the last 4 1/2 years. When I started losing weight I didn't know why, but then I found out the oatmeal and water were the reason for it. I'm not going to stop eating it. If we stopped eating everything that somebody said was unhealthy we would all starve.
Do you use butter in your oatmeal? I always have..but doing that might make my weight loss not go as well as yours did. Please let me know if you use butter in your oatmeal....thanks!!!! 👋
You lost weight because you're in a massive caloric deficit, not because you eat oatmeal lmao
I hope you are soaking your oats at least over night....the way our great grand parents did.....they contain phytic acid. Look that up to see what that does to us, over time.
More than likely you lost weight because you lowered the calories from what you were originally eating. You can do this by eating pop tarts too if you just eat less calories than before.
True lol😅
I switched to steel cut years ago, figuring that any food that is processed in any way can't be good for you. Seems I was right. Also, I use steel cut as filler in soups; tastes great because it absorbs all the juices and spices and bulks up making the stew/soup heartier.
It's like adding barley to soup.
@@cfoster6804 I forgot to add that to the reply. I do that all the time. My soup is 1/3 each of brown rice, barley and S.cut oats with a little whole wheat flour for thickening, bullion cubes for flavor and lots of veggies.
Been eating organic rolled oats for decades with zero health problems. Been to the doctor 3 times in 40 years. This guy loves bacon which I guarantee I can find 100 reasons not to eat and also makes me wanna puke. If I ever have a bad stomach organic rolled oats fixes it and has never failed - ever. That's my story and I'm sticking to it.
Pork is full of parasites. God made pigs to clean up the waste of the earth, they eat anything. There is a reason why the Bible says not to eat it. So I guess according to him a pork chop is fine but not oats.😂 I'm done!
The more dr berg I watch the more feeling I get we should not eat anything at all 😅
Exactly
I am starting to think...that he is a bullsh*
That is what I am saying
That's what I come up with as well. My brother eats once every 2 or 3 days and drinks Jack Daniels. Maybe Dr Berg would say that is good or a wash. My brother did reroof his 4 bedroom house completely, by himself at 65 years old.
Except his supplements, he’s all for that, you can have those.
Oh no, I am Scottish& was brought up on porridge, my dad lived to 99yr old& had porridge every morning with olive oil in it, never had any health problems
Scotland produces good olive oil, now?
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@@deansusec8745 No, but we can purchase it just like everyone else.
You’re done for
What ingredients did he use for his porridge? Like what kind of oats and brand of olive oil, do you know?
I have followed a lot of your advice, and it has worked great for me. I love your channel, and I will continue to follow you because your advice has been a game changer for my health in a great way. Thank you so much. I cannot agree with you on this one Dr. Berg. I do 16:8 intermittent fasting, and I break my fast at 12 noon with overnight oats. I use Quaker old Fashioned Oats, and add sliced apples, walnuts, cinnamon, and will occasionally add a tablespoon of honey. I have been dropping weight, and my gut feels healthier than ever. For my second meal of the day, I eat a meat and some vegetables. I feel healthier this way, and it works for me. My grandmother is 95 yrs old, healthy, and has eaten oatmeal her whole life. My grandfather just recently died from natural causes at 96 yrs old, and he also ate oatmeal his whole life. Both of my grandparents were mostly oatmeal, meat, veggie, and fruit eaters my whole life. My grandmother would also bake the occasional cake or pie, and they would eat that too. Neither of them have ever had any major health issues. My grandparents are African American and have lived in California all of their adult lives, after moving there from Texas in the 1950's. I said all of this to say, Oatmeal has proven longevity of life benefits in my family. I think there are more pros than cons with oatmeal.
Thanks for sharing your perspective on this.
Hi ,thanks for sharing-do you ever add any milk to your oats?
@@somethingspecial1415 Hello. You're welcome. I only use water, but you can make it with any milk of your choice too.
Thanks for reassuring me that I should keep eating oatmeal daily. I've been seeing a dramatic improvement in my waistline by eating my oats. On a separate note, as many benefits as eggs have, they are still ranking very high in the acidic category. And true regeneration happens in an alkaline environment so Iw wouldn't recommend eggs to be consumed on a daily schedule.
My father lived to be 100 years old eating oatmeal everyday. I think your getting hysterical with this oatmeal report!
Hysterical 😅 I think you need to look up the definition … actually he’s talking facts, go look up the studies.
100%
Hysterical? As in extremely funny? Lol.
Maybe not hysterical, but I DO think his take on oatmeal is disproportionate to what the evidence points to. Also, you don't have to have oatmeal for (the traditional) breakfast (i.e., in the am)--I enjoy organic, sprouted oatmeal with dinner sometimes. I think it's probably one of the better choices for replenishing muscle glycogen after a strenuous workout.
My grandfather was an alcoholic and lived to 96. I guess alcohol isnt bad for you.
I genuinely don't think my food anxiety has been as bad as it is now. Anyone else relate to this? Honestly I stand in a shop sometimes staring at the foods thinking will this affect my stomach, my mood everything. I don't know what or who to trust anymore. I've noticed food in the UK has got noticeably bad, especially meat and veg - unless you buy organic or grass fed etc but that isn't sustainable as its so fooking expensive! I try and eat as clean as possible, minimal diary , minimal gluten and still my guts are inflamed weekly which in turn affects mood. In my thirties now but in my twenties I never seemed to have this neurosis about food, maybe not caring when you're younger is the secret! Eating and choosing the right foods never become so stressful. I have a high metabolism and naturally slim, so putting on weight healthily without oats would seem impossible.
Im going to stick to eating organic oatmeal and potatos, as they are affordable and i have a very high metabolism and want to keep a bit of weight on
Agreed! I’m starting to hate food!
Yeah I used to watch Flavcity and I do love Bobby but he makes me afraid to eat anything, I eat a lot of organic but can’t find all organic all the time plus it’s pricey. I just do the best I can. Sometimes it’s best to turn off some of the health videos.
They R trying to kill you. Listen to ur body. Try to stay 15-20% calories from fat. Eat carbs. Take mr. Berg with a pinch of salt. Just look at him. WAKE UP ⏰ ..... HELLO ?👋 Avoid SEED oil always. You got this 😊
@@annb3376 It's an awful feeling right? I envy people that seem to be able to eat what they want without consequence. But, I am hearing more and more people around me complain of stomach issues. We are being affected by poor foods, which is a result of the soil becoming more and more toxic.
I appreciate you providing the links to your sources in the video description.
Since I started eating oatmeal daily my cholesterol was reduced , my iQ was raised considerably and I have begun to regrow my hair .
I'm 47 in two weeks, I'm in the best shape of my life and a lot of that is due to me not eating sugary cereals. I switched to oatmeal a few years ago and it has been a game changer. I eat plan old oatmeal, but I put slices of apples in it or blueberries for flavor...that's it! Just because this guy is a Dr. doesn't mean he knows what he is talking about all the time so just keep that in mind. I'm 47 with a six pack, and a lot of that is because I eat clean foods only!
Does your clean diet include or exclude dairy and or meat? My clean diet includes both. I just try to make sure I'm avoiding anything high/ultra processed. It's the only way to eat.
Me too! Exactly.
He is not a doctor though 😂
@@CoralBeach1111That is correct lol
He is a chiropractor Doctor not an MD! He is right some people have gluten issues and cannot eat oats! Keep it in contex!
I used to eat oatmeal for many years. After getting rid of flour, corn, beans, grains, and oatmeal, I noticed the inflammation in my hands and face decreased significantly!
So what's left? My colonists warned me of egg yolks building up in places. Edit: But he did say properly cooked with psyllium would help from memory.
@@timway6839 "egg yolks building up in places" ...are you talking about the protein building up in your muscles, or the cholesterol building up in your bloodstream? Or like, actual clumps of yolk building up in your colon somehow? Idk how a laxative fiber supplement like psyllium would "counteract" anything having to do with egg yolks, lol but I'm willing to learn something new today
@@SomeKZheadTraveler my guess is either what you suggested first or that eggs have a high amount of choline which is good for memory and cognition but has been linked to advanced forms of (prostate) cancer.... for me prostate cancer runs in my family and since choline is concentrated in the yolk I limit my egg yolk intake to 1 or 2 per week and just eat more egg whites for the protein
Wonderful. Keep up the good work!
I eat Steel cut oats for breakfast. Eating eggs just makes me feel so bloated. I am not on the Keto diet. Though I do watch this channel a lot :)
Thanks for this video. I will not forget to bless my food before eating. 😊
I started eating Oatmeal about a year ago - McCann's Steel Cut Irish Oatmeal, organic, not instant. I don't really know much about oats or oatmeal, but I like non processed foods and this fit the bill. I just went for my annual doctor's visit and my doctor (of many years) asked WHAT I had been doing/eating - my cholesterol was lower than it ever had been, perfectly normal rather than on the 'edge or border' of being high. I replied "lentils and Irish oats." She said "keep doing it." So, I will ;~) I think Dr. Berg had good things to say about the kind of oats/oatmeal to eat as he enlightened me, letting me know both sides of eating oatmeal daily.
I think it’s important to take this advice in context. Sure oatmeal isn’t perfect- but if you’re not going to eat oatmeal are you going to replace it with a “perfect” food? Probably not. So if it’s in your diet, keep it. If it’s not, and you replace the “worst” food you regularly eat with it, that’s likely a great step for your health.
Exactly, we need solutions not problems
Great observation
my mum passed at 102 yrs in 2018 , she was irish and ate porridge every day of her life .I think its a pretty good food ....
I've been eating oatmeal with blueberries and strawberries everyday for 10 years, and I'm the healthiest I've ever been, and I just turned 50 all my number are on point!
My husband was eating oatmeal every morning and the doctor was amazed at how his cholesterol levels came down and the good levels came up. We don’t buy instant. I don’t use sugar on anything, just maple syrup and cinnamon for taste and some fruit. And I buy steel cut whole grain.
If we’ve learned anything during these last 3 years, It’s that they(big corporations) lie repeatedly, All the time! I am very cautious as to what I believe in the words sent out by these companies. Thank you, Dr Berg! We always can count on you for more factual information! And yeah IF is good for me. I’m an early riser, but my first meal is between 2-3pm.
Good for you!
@@isthatatesla7191 Thank you, Sometimes 3pm for first meal is difficult, But I’m generally 19-20 hours fasting. Staying busy with chores to distract myself is the only way I can push thru. I have a garden, and 9 chickens. Between them, and doing catch-up work from being down with recovery from shoulder replacement, for 7- 8 months, there is plenty to do, to keep me distracted! The key is always keep trying to find what works for us. There are so many approaches to take with fasting. It’s definitely not a “one size fits all” kind of deal!
I've been eating oatmeal ( rolled oats)for 6 years straight every morning, a cup and a half topped with frozen fruit, about a cup and a half. I've never been more healthy in my weight, blood pressure and having a regular bowl movement every day. My blood work has been good especially my triglycerides.
Oatmeal with fruits doesnt have anything that would help triglycerides, bowel movement or blood pressure. Of course, unless you compare it to simple carbs
Probably stays away from sugar.
@@randomman6351it does compared to what you might be eating instead, which is the whole point
ı've been drinking Coca-Cola since ı was a child and I'm 40. so in your opinion, cola is a healthy drink. your stupidity is at a different level
All I know is even after a small handful of dry instant down the hatch I feel great after my walk
I like my oatmeal with pecans and berries. Either blueberries, raspberries, blackberries.
I think your choice to eat any food depends on your health goals and current conditions. For those with heart disease, oats have more benefits in clearing out the arteries and lowering LDL cholesterol, so it really helps. Monsanto and Conagra use sprays and GMO seeds that are the main culprit to side effects to your health. Research the producer you are buying from- it makes a difference! For example, Quaker Oats are treated with awful chemicals that remain on the oats and make it into your body. A great alternative is Bob’s Red Mill. More expensive- but my health has drastically improved (and my dad reversed heart disease, diabetes and hypertension) since being mindful of the chemicals, pesticides and toxins foods are treated with. Natural is best- non-pasteurized. Note: this is just what I found that has helped me and many others. I hope this helps even a tiny bit that it’s not always that a certain food is “bad”, but rather, how it is produced makes it toxic
My mother is 91 and still lives independently in a condo, not a senior setting. She has eaten quick cook oatmeal with blueberries, ground flax seed and sugar every single morning for at least 30 years. And lived independently in a 2 story house with the bedrooms and bathrooms upstairs until a few months ago. She was/is also what I would call a near-vegan for the last 40 years, meaning she ate meat and dairy 3-4 times a month, max. 5 years or so ago she became almost vegan, with a few ice cream cheats a month.
Near vegan? That doesn't exist.
@@TheManOWrathhe actually said it wdym? 😂
So your saying she can’t live independently anymore? …… must have been the oatmeal 😂
@@wheres_bears1378fuck now I gotta switch again 😂
Has oatmeal contributed to her getting old?
Sometimes you gotta know when to take a break from Dr Berg. I go in cycles, few weeks of watching then a few weeks of a break. The anxiety loop is insane on this channel. Love it, but yea. Fit, healthy and all the things, but I still gotta pace this out.
Nobody gets extremely healthy from following this garbage. Even high level athletes don't inspect their food to this degree. It's how these channels survive, create constant fear to bait clicks. I do intense cardio, burn massive calories, eat meat & enjoy a lot of junk. Drink a lot of water, coffee. Resting heart rate is 44bpm, run marathons. Never once did I buy into this junk. The simple principles of eating meat, veggies, carbs & a ton of water will do it. Not examining the effect of an ingredient in a food that when studied showed a rat was able to fart rainbows.
He turns people into hypocondriacs. suprise I don't see a video yet about why water is bad for you
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Click bait headlines. He shouldn’t do that BUT…it’s how he gets people to watch and subsequently monetize his channel! He should be more up front -and avoid the sensationalism that produces unnecessary FEAR! For real!!!!
Same here, I went on like a 6 month hiatus😂 I’m back though
I use oats instead of wheat flour to bake sourdough bread. It is delicius.
Thank you Dr. Eric, for sharing all your video.
Eat oatmeal stay away from stress and living in flight or fight mode relax take it easy ! Oatmeal is good for you!
Oatmeal is one of the best food I've ever included in my diet. Absolutely perfect. Keeps me full for hours with so many nutrients+ tastes like heaven.
Only a blood panel will show exactly just how "perfect" things are...
Been eating oats for ages. Wanna compare hba1c ? 😊
I don't think it's got much taste at all...what you taste is stuff you put in it. It gives you the volume and texture...
Keeps me full for hours too.
@@dianasimplifies Maybe it's just gas...😂
I have been eating organic oatmeal every single day for the past three years. I have lost weight and have never felt so healthy.
Wow - oats… I don’t eat oats every day, but organic whole oats… soaked in water overnight with fruit and nuts is absolutely super nice!
Yes
I used to eat a lot of oaty foods but have cut eating oats & carbs dramatically because l am dealing with Hashimoto thyroiditis. I am shocked to hear about the crazy use of glysophate weed killer. It’s insane!
I have low blood sugar and believe me when I say I know immediately how food impacts glucose. I've never been able to eat American oatmeal, steel cut or otherwise. However, when I was in an extended stay in Scotland that included our meals, we were served pinhead oatmeal everyday. There was no other source of protein, so this is what I ate. It sustained me well and I did not experience my normal reaction to oatmeal, which is a glucose drop. I was impressed so I ordered some from pinhead oatmeal online. The EU (and at that time, it included Scotland) does not allow pesticides, additives, preservatives, etc. It's America that seems to prize production over health.
@PinayGermanTravel wir müssen anfangen das nahrungsangebot in deutschland wertzuschätzen. in 'murica sind die lebensmittel vollgepumpt mit chemikalien und konservierungsmitteln bio hafer aus deutschland ist absolut gesund
Seem to?? No they 100% absolutely do, and it's not just oatmeal. Look all across the board you'll see the same trend.
Haha, eat eggs instead of oatmeal?? Dr. Gregor says studies show one serving of eggs cause a spike in cholesterol, plus they are from factory chickens who are fed gmo food plus hormones. Not credible Dr. Berg
I don't understand that. Why would your blood sugar levels drop from eating oatmeal ? Surely they would go up? Or does your condition just mean your blood sugars can drop for no reason or certain foods trigger it? I have actually collapsed several times from low blood sugar (hypos) and I know how absolutely horrible you feel. I thought I was having a stroke the first couple of times. One time I was in a boxing gym (for amateurs more fun than serious) and this new trainer came in and had us all doing HILT and wed never experienced it before and expected a gentle spar and I felt incredibly sick and I knew I was going to collapse and something was seriously wrong with me but before I could shout "I'm going to pass out" several minutes had passed and I was on the floor , they were forcing sugary snacks and drinks into me and I felt myself feeling better the more sugar I had
@Lynn Swan America cares more about corporate PROFITS over public's health.
I live on a river and feed bass bread all day long. I wonder what impact it has on their health? One of the bass I feed has a terrible head injury ( propeller caused) and it seems to be healing well. It’s been about 6 years now and the same core group of fish keep coming back. I ❤️ nature.
I 've heard too many old guys tell me that it works to bring down"Cholesterol" levels, but what exactly does that mean? Bad cholesterol versus Good Cholesterol and then I hear there's more for Cholesterol testing that is making testing more complicated and not just a simple HDL vs LDL.
I measured my blood sugar with my grandpas little reader (he’s diabetic) after my old breakfast: 3 eggs, 2 turkey bacon, home fries and toast. I waited 2 hours after the meal and my blood sugar was 6.9 The next day I had 1/2 cup of steel cut oats with cinnamon, vanilla, mixed berries , flax , and hemp seeds. I then waited 2 hours and did my reading : 5.1. Enough said. Im sticking with my oatmeal.
If you would've avoided the home fries and toast your blood sugar would've mostly likely be very similar to the oatmeal reading.
@@Chris-ui9ij I agree. But that’s my point . When people say oatmeal is bad because it’s a carb that’s unfair. It can’t be lumped in with potatoes, bread and pasta. Oatmeal (especially steel cut) breaks down much slower in the body especially when combined with fats like flax/hemp seeds, and fiber from the berries. Very little insulin spike. It can be a part of a very healthy diet.
@Travis DeMaria I 100% agree. Not all carbs are equal, and oatmeal can be beneficial. A lot of these foods aren't unhealthy, it's the process that they go through, which makes them unhealthy.
Comparing oats to fries and toast is a rubbish comparison... if you are trying to prove oats is good for you 😅. You could just eat the eggs and bacon but you don't want to.
You know why? Because of the toast that was probably made with white bread and the home fries. Sure, that is more unhealthy than oatmeal. Better just cut those out of your breakfast
Following you for the last several years and even sharing with lots of friends back in India. I have made a significant life style change and I see a huge difference in how I feel about myself. Thank you Dr. for being there for us.
Congratulations! It’s always good to see people progressing into a better lifestyle!
So much positivity here, thanks Dr Eric! I am going to starve myself not eating anything
Funny enough, I always felt uncomfortable after eating oats since I was a kid and I've been diagnosed with Graves Disease (hyperactive thyroid) 6 years ago. Unfortunately, I had to have a thyroidectomy 4 years ago. I thought my Graves Disease would go away after the thyroidectomy, but no, I had to do my own research and thankfully, from last year there's much more information about it. I went on a low carb and gluten free diet, which led me to buy gluten free oats. I still react a bit, but not as bad as before. And you're right Dr. Berg, skipping breakfast as part of intermittent fasting, it does wonders to me. I just had to stop my intermittent fasting of 17 hours, because I'm now pregnant, but still, I do manage at my 2nd trimester to have 13 hours of fasting.
@Ilovejesusalways. you'd have to do an elimination diet to find out, since autoimmune diseases can vary according to each person sensitivity. Although, I definitely recommend going gluten free. Most autoimmune diseases benefit from gluten free diets. If in the beginning it's hard to cut off gluten, you can always take enzymes such as protease, cellulase and amylase as supplements. These enzymes help gluten digestion, but of course when gluten is ingested in small portions. Hope this helps :)
I eat organic steel cut oats once per week. Topped with lots of warmed blueberries, unsweetened coconut, flax, chia, pecans, almond slices, pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, cinnamon, sometimes hemp seeds or walnuts, and a few chocolate chips. A banana on the side. Delicious! Every Saturday morning...off to make it!
Sheri Ballard- I'm with you. I buy organic rolled and steel cut oats. I sometimes soak them overnight in organic unsweetened plain yogurt. I don't eat a lot of oats, but I like to have them in my cupboard. I realize there are a many Keto foods out there, which I will explore. I tend not to eat breakfast every day and would be too depressed if I had to give up everything I was raised on in New England. A few favorites come in a healthy form and go far to improve my overall mood, especially in winter. ~ Diane
Yum! 😋
My dad is 76 years old, on no meds and is deadlifting 370 lbs. He eats oatmeal everyday for lunch. He eats about a loaf of bread a week and I was just recently able to get him to switch to organic bread. I make my own bread (mill my own wheat berries) TOTALLY different than your regular bread. Sue Becker has great info on this.
Do you make your own bread in NYC by any chance
Good teeth can really make a difference.
Yeah, sure...🤣🤣🤣
76 y.o.? Deadlifting 370 lbs? I think that's Absolutely "Awesome", Go Dad Go, I know some of my Soldiers can't deadlift that much, thank For sharing that info. Thank You Sir.
I hope you are soaking your oats at least over night....the way our great grand parents did.....they contain phytic acid. Look that up to see what that does to us, over time.
I really like the flavor of instant oatmeal. And it’s easy and fast to make. But I’ve changed to buckwheat after reading so much negatives about oatmeal. Buckwheat is more work to do it the way I do, but it’s very good.
Another thing that I found out to my expense is that oats can cause hemhorroids. A few years ago I got hemhorroids really bad and tried lots of different things to get rid of them without success. I saw a small article somewhere on the internet that said it could be caused by eating too much oats, so I cut the oats out of my diet and the hemhorroids cleared up completely within a few days. So if anyone is out there struggling with the same condition just try it, it definitely worked for me.
100% wasn’t the oats causing the hemorrhoids, oats are actually protective against hemorrhoids.
Well all I can say is that they cleared up after stopping eating them, so I personally won't be going back to eating them.
Organic oatmeal eater here for many years. Nothing wrong with healthy carbs. I could not swim laps without it, along with bananas, nuts, chia seeds, flax seeds!
Another thing about oatmeal is that it keeps me satiated for way longer than any other food, like eggs, and it's affordable too!
I totally I gree with you
My mom’s friend he’s been gone for about 20 years now. He lived to 103 and he ate oatmeal every meal. I don’t know how he could’ve done that but he swore by eating oatmeal that it was so healthy for you and he was a healthy little old guy.
You can freeze the porridge before eating which will reduce glucose levels. You can test with blood sugar test.
Thank god for Dr Berg. I'm now adding a beef burger to my porridge and I'm feeling better than ever.
I eat oatmeal for breakfast about 4 days a week. I add some ground flaxseed, chopped walnuts, raisins, Ceylon cinnamon and small amount of raw honey. Usually follow this up with a handful of raw pumpkin seeds, a banana and a cup of coffee (no sugar). Works for me.
Why the pumpkin seeds? What is that about? I see a few comments referencing that.
@@minnesotamarine9861idk sounds nasty asf
@@minnesotamarine9861 pumpkin seeds are a great protein source plus nutrients.
*Sounds like a lot of sugar*
@@minnesotamarine9861 They are very high in zinc and potassium, very good for the heart also.
Hi Doktor, what about sprouted oatmeal? Organic version. What are your thoughts on sprouted organic oatmeal to avoid the downfalls that you mention in your video
As my food budget gets tighter, I decided to buy a container of quick oats. I ate a bowl of oatmeal, one time for three days and did not add any sugar or anything like just a few blueberries and a little butter. but my knees swelled up and I wondered if it was the oatmeal because I normally eat no grains! so I typed in “Dr. Berg oatmeal” and that is how I get my nutritional information whenever I have a question I just type in “Dr. Berg” and then the word I am looking for and there it is!!! 🎉❤😊
My uncle was over the other day and we were talking about his health and how bad it is. I told him about healthy Keto. He said he was always baffled by how Grandpa could eat eggs and bacon and sausage every morning and had perfect cholesterol, and Grandma are oatmeal every morning and her cholesterol was through the roof. Makes sense now. Thank you!
What's going to make even more sense is this: Majority of cholesterol is made by our bodies, so in effect, what you eat has way less effect on it, than just how much your body naturally makes. Chances are if your grandparents switched diets, grandma's cholesterol would still be higher...
@@kevinstarski1598 Yes.
@@kevinstarski1598 , exactly! That‘s what my endocrinologist also told me yesterday ( I have high cholesterol and any diet will not change it for me).
@@kevinstarski1598 right!
@@mausfledermaus7811 High cholesterol is an indicator of inflammation which is causes by many things. Herbs/Spices, fruits/vegetables, sunlight (makes antioxidants also), and grounding all reduce inflammation. Also fasting and exercise.
I have been eating organic steel oat for quite sometimes already, and my health couldn't be better... Digestion and beyond. I eat small portion adding on top flax seeds, chia and hemp as well drizzling with organic raw unfiltered honey. Again, I feel great! I am agree with Dr. Berg with many of his recommendations, but I feel that he somehow is confusing this topic nformation.
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i love oatmeal bc it's good for my digestion, etc., but i found that it doesn't keep me full. But I do think the access to OVERinformation has messed with my health and i stick to what I like, which is oatmeal.
The flax and chia would control your glucose while eating the oats.
Wow this doctor is crazy. Oats are the best food in the world by WHO
Add an egg while cooking it. The protein will help to be more filling.
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Used to eat oatmeal every morning. I was very obese. Stopped eating breakfast and most high carb foods and I lost 50 pounds in 9 months. I have been breakfast free for 4 years now.
I love oatmeal, especially with nutmeg, cinnamon, and a splash of vanilla cream. A bowl of that in the morn usually keeps me going until dinnertime 😋
Bodybuilder here. I eat 500+ grams of carbs a day for 7 years and my blood work is beyond perfect. Oatmeal is a must before the gym it gives you energy like not other food on this planet
U sure buddy
Umm... it's a low calorie food so how is it giving you energy like no other food 💀
@@sarbeswarbiswal2530 maybe if you eat like a bird like you. 2 servings of oats is like 350 calories and 50g of carbs. I also eat 4 eggs with it
@@Justin-el6ph okay
Oatmeal is such a power food in so many ways. I try to avoid carbs as much as I can (i.e. pasta, bread, etc) but oatmeal is my exception! It helps the body on so many levels.
1:30 till he starts to get to the point. I do agree on avoiding instant oatmeal. Too much sugar. Natural oatmeal is not only fine but good for you. Been eating it for at least 40 years. No problems.
My dads 82. Hes been eating quaker oats for 60 years. Healthiest man I know!
I eat organic steel cut oatmeal once or twice a week. I add about a teaspoon of maple syrup and a splash of milk. As an avid cyclist, I’ve found that oatmeal enables me to feel stronger and go longer on a bike ride than my other go to breakfasts: an omelet or poached eggs with toast. Just sayin’.
I hope you are soaking your oats at least over night....the way our great grand parents did.....they contain phytic acid. Look that up to see what that does to us, over time.
@@littlehummingbird1015Thank you for the Information Soak overnight , and how many hours?
@@gloriasenger1844 overnight is usually 8 hours....but it CAN be soaked for a full 24 hours....don't forget to add a little plain yogurt...like a tablespoon to a cup of dry oatmeal. Start soaking it while cleaning up after dinner...and leave it till the next day for your breakfast. Add a little more water. some salt to taste and cook for about 5 minutes or till it's the consistency that you like.
@@littlehummingbird1015 can I soak my oats with whole milk overnight?
@@littlehummingbird1015 Does it matter if you soak them overnight in the fridge or not? I do this but and let them soak overnight in a glass jar for 10-15h but away from the fridge.
I don't agree with the doctor. I'm not eating oatmeal to reduce cholesterol. Rather, I've been eating a bowl of oatmeal every day for about a month, and for the first time in 10 years, i can sleep at night without being woken up by sour stomach and terrible stomach pain. I'm athletic, fit and eat well but for some reason have had problems with an uncomfortable gut in the middle of the night. Perhaps it is the colloidal properties of oatmeal or it's gel like consistency once in the gut, due to the beta lucan fiber which serves to gently scrape my intestinal tract clean on a daily basis. Whatever it is, i consider oatmeal a miracle food. Although, if 95% of oats are contaminated with some Glyphosate, that could be very bad - so organic to be safe i guess? But in general, I believe oatmeal is the only food I've found so far which has improved my gut health and resulting sleep patterns so much.
I'm a double primary cancer survivor for 2 decades and i ate twice a day this whole roll oatmeal (Australian brand) for decades. I most/regularly bowel after feeding oatmeal (i'm g-tube feeder) at morning and i feel normal, no issue.