Question 1

is eating oatmeal healthy?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Oatmeal is very healthy. Oats are full of important vitamins, minerals and antioxidant plant compounds &amp; antioxidants. Beta-glucan is a soluble fiber in oatmeal which lowers LDL and total cholesterol levels. Oats may help lower blood sugar levels &amp; improve insulin sensitivity. Oatmeal is very filling &amp; may therefore help you eat fewer calories and lose weight.

Question 2

is oatmeal actually that healthy?

Accepted Answer

Generally yes: Steel cut oats are the healthiest because they are the least processed and retain most of the nutritional value of oats with thiamine, iron, calcium. Magnesium, phosphorus, and manganese. Also high fiber content, low in cholesterol, and low glycemic index.

Question 3

i have a huge tub of almactin alpha hydroxy lotion... do you recommend this over aveeno (oatmeal) body lotion? very dry skin, chicken spots on legs, suggestions

Accepted Answer

NO: There are several kinds of Aveeno (oatmeal). There are several products like Amlactin. Use the one[s] you like best. Determine by cost, availability, smell, and especially by feel. Generics are fine.

Question 4

is it true that eating oatmeal is good?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Traditionally prepared oatmeal is very healthy food, not instant oatmeal. Take 10 to 15 min to prepare it, add slices of banana, blueberries & strawberries. Organic honey, a teaspoon of organic coconut oil with ground cinnamon can be added & it will make a perfect breakfast together with a cup of black coffee or tea without sugar. Yummy yummy!

Question 5

what are the oatmeal benefits and disadvantages?

Accepted Answer

Oatmeal: Oatmeal contains antioxidants and lots of soluble fiber - those are good things. It can also be filling. Down side- some people have sensitivity to oatmeal.

Question 6

how big is a serving of oatmeal? what are the advantages of eating oatmeal?

Accepted Answer

A "serving": is usually meant to be a bowl for cereals of which oatmeal is a very popular item. There is some evidence that oatmeal may reduce the total cholesterol including the LDL (heart affecting) 
Hope this is helpful
Dr Z

Question 7

should i eat oatmeal for breakfast?

Accepted Answer

Oatmeal: can make a healthy breakfast.

Question 8

are oatmeal chocolate chip cookies hard to digest?

Accepted Answer

Oatmeal: A person who has oatmeal allergy or sensitivity may develop gas/ bloating/ cramping when they eat oatmeal.

Question 9

is oatmeal gluten free?

Accepted Answer

Technically yes.: Realistically no.  Unless it says certified gluten free on the label, oatmeal may be contaminated with wheat, rye or barley which contain gluten.

Question 10

is oatmeal bad for arthritis?

Accepted Answer

No: It is neither bad or good.

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