A 35-year-old member asked:
is oatmeal actually that healthy?
1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in
Dr. Steven Charlapanswered
Holistic Medicine 37 years experience
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.
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A 35-year-old member asked:
Is it healthy to eat oatmeal every morning?
1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in
Dr. Steven Charlapanswered
Holistic Medicine 37 years experience
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.
5.7k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
NY
A female asked:
Does oatmeal contain any soy?
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in
Dr. Cynthia Luanswered
General Practice 16 years experience
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.
5.4k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
Palo Alto, CA
A 29-year-old male asked:
Is quinoa a good replacement for oatmeal?
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in
Dr. Michael Depietroanswered
Pulmonary Critical Care 35 years experience
Nutritionally yes: Nutritionally in terms of calories and protein content as well as fiber they are similar. In terms of how palatable each is.. Well your mileage may vary.
5.2k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 47-year-old member asked:
Can i eat oatmeal before bed?
1 doctor answer • 3 doctors weighed in
Dr. Heidi Fowleranswered
Psychiatry 25 years experience
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.
4.9k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 37-year-old member asked:
Please help docs! is quaker oatmeal actually healthy?
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in
Dr. Heidi Fowleranswered
Psychiatry 25 years experience
Yes: Oats are rich in oxidants and cotain soluble fiber (Beta Glucan).
73 viewsAnswered May 26, 2020
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