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Is it healthy to eat soaked, uncooked steel cut oats? i'm getting mixed messages about the health benefits and difficulties of digesting whole grains.

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Dr. Arthur Heller answered

Specializes in Gastroenterology

It's ok: Uncooked soaked oats, like in muesli, are ok. Cooking breaks down cell walls, turns it into porridge, released mucilages and soluble fiber; makes it easier re: digestion, but not likely an issue with normal GI tract. Arguably some of the undigested carbs might increase gas (fermented by bowel bacteria).

Dr Hickerson and another doctor agreed

Answered 2/6/2020

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