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

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.

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

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

can you tell me how i can cook oatmeal?

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A cookbook: would be a good place to start. Healthtap is primarily for health issues. Take care.

Question 6

is it healthy to eat oatmeal every morning?

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 7

how to make oatmeal and porridge taste good?

Accepted Answer

Instead of sugar: Instead of loading up your oatmeal with sugar and cream, use low fat or nonfat milk, and add some fruit such as blueberries. Blueberries have natural sweetness and are packed with antioxidants and Vitamin C.

Question 8

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 9

please tell me what are some healthy oatmeal add-ins?

Accepted Answer

See below: Raisins, fresh berries, dried fruit but check on the package that it has no added sugar or oil, nuts (unsalted and not cooked/roasted in oil - natural/raw is better).

Question 10

if all i eat is oatmeal all day would i gain weight ?

Accepted Answer

Oatmeal diet: You might or might not gain weight, however this would be a very unhealthy diet.  It is not recommended.  Best to eat a variety of fresh fruits, vegetables, nuts, beans, lean chicken and fish.

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