Question 1

is there any side effect for oatmeal?

Accepted Answer

No: oatmeal is a great food for healtH

Question 2

does oatmeal have any side effect when taking it everyday for skin?

Accepted Answer

Oatmeal: Oat bran is likely safe for most people, including pregnant and breast-feeding women. It can cause intestinal gas and bloating. To minimize side effects, start with a low dose and increase slowly to the desired amount. Your body will get used to oat bran and the side effects will likely go away.

Question 3

what are effects of oatmeal bath on skin?

Accepted Answer

Itching: It is a time honored method of stopping generalized itching--- doesn't always work!

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

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

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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 6

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 7

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 8

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 9

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 10

should i eat oatmeal for breakfast?

Accepted Answer

Oatmeal: can make a healthy breakfast.

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