Reasons to consider before eating oats every day:
Risk of gluten infection:
Nutritionist Deepika Jayaswal (HealthShots, India) warns: Although natural oats are gluten-free, they are often cross-contaminated with wheat and barley during the production process. This can be harmful to people with celiac disease or gluten sensitivity.
Causes bloating:
Oatmeal is high in fiber, and eating too much can cause bloating, especially for people who are not used to eating fiber.
Mineral absorption obstruction:
Phytic acid in oats can reduce the absorption of calcium, iron and zinc. However, soaking or fermenting oats will help reduce this effect.
Weight gain:
Although healthy, oats still contain a significant amount of calories. 100g of oats have up to 379 calories - easily causing weight gain if eaten uncontrollably.
Nutritional deficiencies:
Although rich in nutrients, oats cannot provide all the vitamins and minerals. Eating a dish continuously will cause the body to lack nutritional diversity.
Should you stop eating oatmeal?
Oatmeal is rich in fiber, helps reduce cholesterol, aids digestion, stabilizes blood sugar and helps you feel full longer - very helpful for people who want to stay in shape. In addition, it also contains many B vitamins and minerals such as iron, magnesium, zinc, and healthy antioxidants.
However, you should not rely solely on oats for breakfast every day. You should only eat it 2-3 times a week and combine it with many other foods to ensure your body is provided with enough nutrients.
