Contrary to popular belief, oatmeal doesn't have that much nutritional value. It does contain some fiber in the form of beta glucan. Since most of the population is sorely lacking in fiber, it's easy to look at this aspect when considering oatmeal as a staple food. As far as other nutrition like protein, vitamins and minerals, it's pretty low as compared to other foods. Oatmeal does have a significant amount of carbohydrates. In a cup of oatmeal, there are about 27 grams of carbohydrates. Only four of those are fiber, so the net value is 23 grams. That value is more than most people need or can use for a full day. So, oatmeal will raise glucose and insulin. Of themselves, oats do not contain gluten but they do usually get processed in a wheat mill which tends to cross contaminate them. On a molecular level, oats and gluten look very similar so the immune system (molecular mimmicry) will readily confuse the two and react accordingly. As an annoying side note, becasue of this moecular mimicry, eating oats will lower thyroid function especially in cases of autoimmune thyroiditis. Clinically, most IgG food reactivity tests will show oats as being problematic for people. It's my opinion that oatmeal got its celebrity status from conventional doctors and cardiologists who had discovered that if they get people to eat a high fiber food, the fiber will bind to cholesterol and help remove it from the body. They didn't bother looking at any other nutritional status or diabetic influences. Note that my valuations do not take into account any sweetened additions. Adding sugar, maple syrup, honey and fruit preserves will further turn the breakfast food to a desert. For fun, I asked google how many carbohydrates (including sugar) a coffeecake has - it's 30-50 grams per serving. SO, oatmeal with raisens and honey is probably the same or more.

FAQs Archive - Nurture & Restore Wellness

What are the long term side effects of taking high doses of vitamin C?

Janet2024-06-16T07:59:29-05:00

One of the more well-known side effects of high dose oral vitamin C is diarrhea and other gastrointestinal issues like pain, nausea and indigestion. If a person continues to ingest vitamin C at a dose

What are the long term side effects of taking high doses of vitamin C?Janet2024-06-16T07:59:29-05:00

What can I do for receding gums and why does this happen?

Janet2024-06-16T07:58:58-05:00

Receding gums are one of the signs of poor dental hygiene and periodontal/gum disease. Other causes are heavy brushing with hard bristled toothbrushes, poor jaw/bite alignment and teeth grinding (bruxism). There are also associations with

What can I do for receding gums and why does this happen?Janet2024-06-16T07:58:58-05:00

What can I do for tinnitus?

Janet2024-06-16T07:58:36-05:00

Tinnitus is a condition characterized by the perception of sound in the absence of any external sound source. People with tinnitus often experience a persistent ringing, buzzing, hissing, or whistling sound in their ears. While

What can I do for tinnitus?Janet2024-06-16T07:58:36-05:00

What can one do for menstrual cramps?

Janet2024-06-16T07:58:08-05:00

Menstrual cramps, also known as dysmenorrhea, are painful sensations experienced by some individuals during menstruation. They typically occur in the lower abdomen, but the pain can also radiate to the lower back and thighs. Menstrual

What can one do for menstrual cramps?Janet2024-06-16T07:58:08-05:00

Is oatmeal healthy?

Janet2024-07-11T14:49:40-05:00

Contrary to popular belief, oatmeal doesn't have that much nutritional value. It does contain some fiber in the form of beta glucan. Since most of the population is sorely lacking in fiber, it's easy to

Is oatmeal healthy?Janet2024-07-11T14:49:40-05:00

What can you suggest for Multiple Sclerosis (MS)?

Janet2024-06-13T18:05:47-05:00

Multiple Sclerosis is an autoimmune condition of the myelin sheath that surrounds the nerve cells. In autoimmunity, the person's immune system is failing to see the difference between 'self' and 'non-self* - thereby attacking oneself.

What can you suggest for Multiple Sclerosis (MS)?Janet2024-06-13T18:05:47-05:00

What causes glassy eyes and what can be done to help?

Janet2024-06-13T18:05:27-05:00

What can be done always depends on what caused it in the first place. Once you have a cause, you have a target for what to do about it. Lack of sleep can cause this.

What causes glassy eyes and what can be done to help?Janet2024-06-13T18:05:27-05:00

What causes lipomas (fatty tumours) and how can I get rid of them?

Janet2024-06-13T18:05:05-05:00

Lipomas are benign, fatty tumors that appear beneath the skin. Some of the causes of lipoma growths are: metabolic syndrome, genetics, injury, age, liver disease/fatty lliver and hormone imbalance. I would focus on metabolism, initially.

What causes lipomas (fatty tumours) and how can I get rid of them?Janet2024-06-13T18:05:05-05:00

What causes nosebleeds?

Janet2024-06-13T18:04:40-05:00

Most commonly, nosebleeds are caused by dry air from heaters and A/C units. Other reasons are nose picking, sores in the nostril, hypertension, polyps in the nose, pregnancy and sinus colds/infections. Advanced diseases that result

What causes nosebleeds?Janet2024-06-13T18:04:40-05:00

What does metabolic flexibility mean?

Janet2024-06-13T18:04:16-05:00

Metabolic flexibility refers to the ability of the body to switch from one fuel to another depending on fuel availability and the demands of energy throughout the day. A healthy, flexible metabolism can switch between

What does metabolic flexibility mean?Janet2024-06-13T18:04:16-05:00