Question 1

is oatmeal good as a breakfast for someone in diet?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Steel cut oatmeal is low glycemic index carbohydrate. It is better the instant oatmeal.

Question 2

hello, i am trying to find health breakfast options and i do not eat any dairy. and oatmeal doesn't agree with me. what should i eat?

diet

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Egg and Fruit: You may have one or two eggs and fruit.
For good health - Have a diet rich in fresh vegetables, fruits, whole grains, milk and milk products, nuts, beans, legumes, lentils and small amounts of lean meats. Avoid saturated fats. Drink enough water daily, so that your urine is mostly colorless. Exercise at least 150 minutes/week and increase the intensity of exercise gradually. Do not use tobacco, alcohol, weed or street drugs in any form. 
Practice safe sex, if you have sex.

Question 3

is it okay if i eat oatmeal for breakfast to help with cholesterol levels but want to try a grain free diet?

Accepted Answer

Oatmeal=myth: Oatmeal doesn't have a magic effect on cholesterol. It only lowers cholesterol to the extent that you eat it in preference to less healthy foods.  If you eat a vegetarian type of diet with lots of fruit and vegetables and little or no grain, you will have an even lower cholesterol.

Question 4

can you give me suggestions if i eat oatmeal for breakfast to help with cholesterol levels but want to try a grain free diet?

Accepted Answer

Benefit is minimal: In spite of what you heard, the benefit of oatmeal in lowering cholesterol is minimal and can be accomplished just as well with any fiber that will "bind" cholesterol in the gut and prevents its absorption. You can try the grain free diet and supplement it with a fiber source.

Question 5

what do you suggest if i would like to make it a lifestyle.. with a diet like veggies/coffee/oatmeal etc. is this a good way to maintain health and lose weight safely?

Accepted Answer

To Lose weight: I admire you for your concern for Health and lose weight safely.
Veggies/coffee/oatmeal is not a Healthy Diet.
Have Balanced Diet with Protein, Fat, carbohydrates, Minerals, Vitamins and Anti-oxidants. 
Start with 1500 Calories/day and  daily exercise to lose weight.
Walk, hike, swim, dance
Set goal of losing 5-8 ponds/month.
Feel good about your achievements 
See a  Physician and Nutritionist

Question 6

one is supposed to be on low fiber diet before colonoscopy. is it ok to keep taking oatmeal for breakfast? if not, when should one stop?

Accepted Answer

: NO. There are different protocols and regimens to prepare for a colonoscopy that use combinations of laxatives, stool softeners, and osmotic purging solutions to assure there is nothing in your colon that will obscure the doctor's view. Avoiding fiber for two days is also important since it is the nondigestible fibers that block the view. It is crucial you follow YOUR OWN Doctor's instructions.

Question 7

trying to lose weight asap. i am 226 pounds and 411. ive been doing keto for 5 months and lost 30 pounds. ive heard about egg diet that you eat 6 eggs, green tea and a bowl of oatmeal with berries a day. would you be nutrient deficient with that?

Accepted Answer

Not so fast.....: The egg diet does not sound like it would meet your nutritional needs. If you lose FAST it probably won't LAST.Your goal weight 
loss rate is too steep to be healthy. Try setting goal for 1  to max of 2 lbs per week average. Insure that calories burned exceed calories consumed. Drink at least 8  - 8 oz glasses of water /day. Aim for 8 hrs of sleep &amp; at least 5 servings of vegdies &amp; 4 of fruit /day

Question 8

gas after normal bowel movements. low carb and low sugar and dairy diet. incorporating fiber - prunes, apples raisins, oatmeal. colonoscopy 6 years ago was fine.
not sure what causes gas after a bowel movement?

Accepted Answer

Try varying it.: Fiber is viewed favorably for its absorption of fluid, preventing constipation, lowering cholesterol and (sometime) blood sugar. However, it can contribute to bowel gas. A trial of reduced fiber might help.  Another approach can be a trial of the active  agent in Gas-X, simethicone; it's available in oral forms. Its mechanism of action is the reduction of bubble surface tension, reducing gas.

Question 9

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 10

can i eat oatmeal at night?

Accepted Answer

Sure : Certainly you can. It is a healthy food in normal quantities and as part of a balanced diet. The time of day you eat it is probably irrelevant.

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Hello, i am trying to find health breakfast options and i do not eat any dairy. and oatmeal doesn't agree with me. what should i eat? diet

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Is it okay if i eat oatmeal for breakfast to help with cholesterol levels but want to try a grain free diet?

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Can you give me suggestions if i eat oatmeal for breakfast to help with cholesterol levels but want to try a grain free diet?

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What do you suggest if i would like to make it a lifestyle.. with a diet like veggies/coffee/oatmeal etc. is this a good way to maintain health and lose weight safely?

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One is supposed to be on low fiber diet before colonoscopy. is it ok to keep taking oatmeal for breakfast? if not, when should one stop?

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Trying to lose weight asap. i am 226 pounds and 411. ive been doing keto for 5 months and lost 30 pounds. ive heard about egg diet that you eat 6 eggs, green tea and a bowl of oatmeal with berries a day. would you be nutrient deficient with that?

A member asked:

Gas after normal bowel movements. low carb and low sugar and dairy diet. incorporating fiber - prunes, apples raisins, oatmeal. colonoscopy 6 years ago was fine. not sure what causes gas after a bowel movement?

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Is eating oatmeal healthy?

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Can i eat oatmeal at night?

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