What happens to your body when you eat oatmeal everyday

[Frederick Foresight]

I think allergist probably do not care about EWG. Thus, if someone believes something they've eaten for many years without any problems has suddenly been causing them allergies...

Go see an allergist to determine if a specific food is causing them an allergy.

Can't argue with that.

In fact, I had seen an allergist a while back when I thought I had developed something of an allergy to certain foods. And even though I was convinced that I was getting a reaction because of those foods (eggs and salmon), I was assured by the allergist that was not the case. As it turned out, it was something completely unrelated to food or allergies that I have since addressed successfully. It was simply my foolishly erroneous assumption based on coincident timing.

So, yeah, I think it's worthwhile to see an allergist if food allergies are suspected.

 

[Buy1Sell2]

Here's what happened to me once I started eating steel cut oatmeal with blueberries every morning----Cholesterol dropped from 279 to 197 and blood pressure dropped from 150/90 to 129/75 (roughly). No itching etc. --Also heart doesn't seem to be pounding like it used to.

 

[Buy1Sell2]

I was eating organic oatmeal, whatever that means these days.

Steel Cut has the greatest benefit from what I have read.

 

[Baron]

Steel Cut has the greatest benefit from what I have read.

Steel cut versus cut by what? Plastic Cut? Stone Cut? The whole steel cut thing seems ridiculous to me. I mean... Wow! They deserve an award because they cut the oatmeal with one of those new-fangled steel blades! Amazing!

It's similar to the term "grass-fed beef" to me. Like what else besides grass do cows naturally eat? Are we supposed to pay more because the cows stood out in the pasture and just ate what they always eat anyway?

 

[userque]

Steel cut versus cut by what? Plastic Cut? Stone Cut? The whole steel cut thing seems ridiculous to me. I mean... Wow! They deserve an award because they cut the oatmeal with one of those new-fangled steel blades! Amazing!

It's similar to the term "grass-fed beef" to me. Like what else besides grass do cows naturally eat? Are we supposed to pay more because the cows stood out in the pasture and just ate what they always eat anyway?

LOL.

Steel cut vs rolled. It's about the processing, not the name assigned to the processing.

"Steel-cut oats (US), also called pinhead oats, coarse oatmeal (UK), or Irish oatmeal are groats (the inner kernel with the inedible hull removed) of whole oats which have been chopped into two or three pinhead-sized pieces (hence the names; "steel-cut" comes from the steel blades).

Steel-cut oats, or copper cut oats are made from a copper or steel blade, other types, are traditionally used to make porridge. They take longer to cook than instant, ground, or rolled oats, typically 15–30 minutes for porridge (or about half this time if pre-soaked). Steel-cut oats are described as being nuttier and chewier than other types of oats. They can be used to make oatcakes, blended uncooked in smoothies and for other culinary purposes. ..."
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steel-cut_oats#:~:text=Steel-cut oats (US),comes from the steel blades).

Understanding the Differences between Steel Cut Oats and Rolled Oats
https://nuts.com/healthy-eating/steel-cut-vs-rolled-oats#:~:text=Steel cut and rolled oats,and a slightly nutty taste.

 

[Buy1Sell2]

Steel cut versus cut by what? Plastic Cut? Stone Cut? The whole steel cut thing seems ridiculous to me. I mean... Wow! They deserve an award because they cut the oatmeal with one of those new-fangled steel blades! Amazing!

It's similar to the term "grass-fed beef" to me. Like what else besides grass do cows naturally eat? Are we supposed to pay more because the cows stood out in the pasture and just ate what they always eat anyway?

Good questions---here is a decent response---
https://benefitsuses.com/foods/health-benefits-of-steel-cut-oats.html

It is a known fact that whole grains are essential to the healthy body. Steel-cut oats contain nutritional elements, like fiber, calcium, vitamin- B and protein while low in unsaturated fat and sodium. In fact, just one cup of steel-cut oats contains 8g of fiber. Steel-cut oats are whole grains and the inner section of the oat kernel, cut into three pieces rather than flattened. Due to this, it takes a longer time to digest food, making us feel fuller and gives energy for a longer duration. They appear as golden hue and look like small grains of wheat or chopped nuts. A cup full of steel cut oats consists of 8g of fiber.

It helps to eliminate cholesterol and fats from the body. Research shows that people consuming 2 to 4 grams of soluble steel cut oats fiber per day are likely to drop cholesterol by 7-22%. Whole grains like steel cut oats decrease high blood pressure cholesterol and help to prevent diabetes, heart disease, and cancer.

 

[Buy1Sell2]

Instant Oats on the other hand are cut smaller and typically contain added sugar etc and should be avoided in favor of other types.. In order of benefit, it would be Steel Cut (Irish Oatmeal), then Rolled Oats and finally Instant Oats. I add blueberries to mine and this combo has given great results. I sweeten further with Splenda.---Also, I find the texture of the Steel Cut Oats to be more pleasant, somewhere between Rolled Oats and Grape Nuts.

 

[Buy1Sell2]

A couple of items from the below article
https://www.healthline.com/health/oat-allergy


----Some people who find themselves experiencing symptoms after eating oats may not be allergic to oats at all, but rather, may have gluten sensitivity or celiac disease.
Gluten is a protein found in wheat. Oats do not contain gluten; however, they are often grown and processed in facilities that also handle wheat, rye, and other substances that do contain gluten.

----You can often stop mild allergic reactions to oats by taking an oral antihistamine. If you are having a skin reaction, topical corticosteroids may help.

 

[Baron]

Some people who find themselves experiencing symptoms after eating oats may not be allergic to oats at all, but rather, may have gluten sensitivity

Mine is definitely not a gluten sensitivity. I can eat bread and past all day long and not have an itchy nose or eyest. It's the avenin in the oats that's the problem for me. I'm just glad I was able to trace down the problem because it was starting to drive me crazy.

 

[Buy1Sell2]

Mine is definitely not a gluten sensitivity. I can eat bread and past all day long and not have an itchy nose or throat. It's the avenin in the oats that's the problem for me. I'm just glad I was able to trace down the problem because it was starting to drive me crazy.

I'm glad too. It's too bad though that you're unable to take advantage of the "goodness" without downing Benadryl first. ----Wish that wasn't the case.