Question 1

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 2

will it be hard for a 20 month old to digest eating oatmeal and applesauce at 8pm (before bedtime)?

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Cereal before bedtim: Giving cereal before bedtime ie a bit unusual. Typically the child should be given the heavy meals earlier in the evening and perhaps be given a cup of warm milk, which is rich in phenylalanine before bed-time, provided that you brush his teeth. Phenylalanine, one the milk's ingredients and an Amino Acid makes the children, and adults sleep better.

Question 3

are frosted mini wheats and raisin bran healthy cold cereals i know oatmeal is best but it seems to cause digestion problems with my system?

Accepted Answer

Both are OK: Many people do not tolerate oatmeal due to the excessive gas forming properties that the psyllium in it has.

Question 4

i have a  problem with digestion. i take a probiotic, i eat oatmeal everyday, i exercise 3-5 times a weak. does lemon, ginger, and honey cure bloating?

Accepted Answer

Need more info: Having a "problem" with digestion includes at lot of illnesses. The first thing you need to do is find out what is causing your digestive problem. After that then you will find out what to do about it. It may be medication and/or advice as to proper diet.

Question 5

is eating oatmeal healthy?

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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 6

is oatmeal actually that healthy?

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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 7

does oatmeal contain gluten?

Accepted Answer

Maybe not: Oats and oatmeal are listed as a gluten-containing grain. More recent reports say that oats don't have the gluten proteins but have small amounts of another protein that may cause reactions in some celiac disease patients. Sometimes the same equipment that processes oats also processes wheat, so there can be traces of gluten from the wheat getting into the oats. So, "pure" oats probably are ok.

Question 8

does oatmeal contain any soy?

Accepted Answer

It should not: But in the processing, if soy is also on the conveyor belt, there may be cross contamination. Best to read the label and call the manufacture of the product you purchased.

Question 9

can i eat oatmeal before bed?

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That is an excellent: Snack.  Before bed is ok if you are not excessive. Slow cook oatmeal for a filling snack with soluble fiber that can help to reduce your LDL cholesterol.

Question 10

can oatmeal lowers my ldl level?

Accepted Answer

Big picture: Especially at your age, the real question is, "will i be an adult with a health-focused lifestyle, or not?" if your LDL cholesterol is concerningly high, it'll take more than oatmeal to fix it; it'll be lifestyle and maybe if that fails, medication, and oatmeal won't be the key. If not, why not make your oatmeal decision based on whether you like it or not?

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Are frosted mini wheats and raisin bran healthy cold cereals i know oatmeal is best but it seems to cause digestion problems with my system?

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I have a problem with digestion. i take a probiotic, i eat oatmeal everyday, i exercise 3-5 times a weak. does lemon, ginger, and honey cure bloating?

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Is eating oatmeal healthy?

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Is oatmeal actually that healthy?

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Can i eat oatmeal before bed?

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