Nutrition Professor, Bachelor’s Human Nutritional Sciences · 5 years of experience · Argentina

Benefits

• Oatmeal is rich in energy, vitamins, minerals and is high in soluble and insoluble fiber. Both fibers contribute to weight loss, blood sugar regulation, cholesterol reduction and bowel health. It is specially high in soluble fiber which becomes sticky when it gets wet, helping both in diarrhea and constipation as it helps regulate intestinal movements.

Possible Side Effects

• Oatmeal must be avoided in celiac people due to its possible gluten content due to plantation contaminations. Gluten allergy and gluten intolerants should avoid Oatmeal unless it has a special certification indicating it is free of gluten content.

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MSc in Nutrition and Exercise Sciences · 3 years of experience · United Kingdom

Benefits

• Oatmeal has been shown to reduce hunger, increase fullness, as well as decrease total caloric intake in randomized crossover human trials due to its high amounts in protein and beta-glucan (Rebello, 2013, Rebello, 2015). Hence, oatmeal is a great tool for individuals in a weight loss phase.

Possible Side Effects

• Oatmeal in large quantities may induce symptoms in people with irritable bowel syndrome due to its high concentration in fructan and galacto-oligosaccharides. Starting with low doses in these individuals may attenuate these symptoms.

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