Question 1

i've been getting headaches for about two years after i eat bread or anything with wheat or grains like oatmeal . is the a reason for this?

Accepted Answer

Sensitivity: It could be that you have a sensitivity to these types of foods. It would make sense to see an allergist to determine if you do.

Question 2

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 3

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 4

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 5

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 6

can i eat oatmeal before bed?

Accepted Answer

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 7

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?

Question 8

should i eat oatmeal for breakfast?

Accepted Answer

Oatmeal: can make a healthy breakfast.

Question 9

is there any side effect for oatmeal?

Accepted Answer

No: oatmeal is a great food for healtH

Question 10

is oatmeal as healthy if i add honey ?

Accepted Answer

YES: Oatmeal is a healthy whole-grain food

it's fine to have a little sweetener to make it taste better.

Some people think honey is more healthy than sugar or brown sugar because it's a sweetener that's been part of humans' diet for &gt; 30, 000 years. Contrast this with refined sugar being around for &lt; 5000 years. 

Not sure there's science to support honey v sugar, but whole grain oatmeal is great!

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I've been getting headaches for about two years after i eat bread or anything with wheat or grains like oatmeal . is the a reason for this?

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Is eating oatmeal healthy?

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Is oatmeal actually that healthy?

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Does oatmeal contain gluten?

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Can i eat oatmeal before bed?

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Can oatmeal lowers my ldl level?

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