Oatmeal and Dr. Gundry's strong negative effects

Posted by shelleyW @shelleyw, Jul 18 8:50pm

Is Dr. Gundry a scam? I have seen this question asked many times here. I have the same question, but just couldn't find a good answer. Until now: I was watching a Shark Tank episode, an oatmeal snack ball was being offered. They all seemed to like the taste, so I went on the hunt. I have found a AI, that so far has proven truthful and accurate. I tested AI out with questions I already knew the truth about. Well, except for the typical reasons, allergies, bad processing,etc...OATMEAL is the great food our parents, grandparents and now parents and children have thought it is. As for Dr. Gundry, I'm sure he's very smart, but his extreme negative attack, is definitely wrong about oatmeal . I am thrilled to finally get this cleared up for me. I have Celiac disease, so oatmeal cereal and flour are prominent in my diet.

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wizdum | @wizdum | Aug 29 6:41am

In reply to @carolinlv "I think he’s a hack in it for the money. His YouTube channel makes me want..." + (show)

I don't know about this particular individual, but I am so amazed and fed up with the "snake oil" being sold online. They all have "the answer"., and most of us are looking for answers. After their reported "hugely successful and remarkable careers", they now just want to sit home in their jammies, in their mansions and collect passive income. On the other hand, I believe there are honest healthcare providers with good products who sell online. Information high way runs both north and south...its just so busy and full of debris.

cattknap | @cattknap | Aug 29 10:53am

In reply to @shelleyw "Isadora2021, this is going to sound like I am the dumbest person on earth... you mention..." + (show)

Overnight oats are not cooked.

shelleyW | @shelleyw | Aug 29 11:46am

In reply to @cattknap "Overnight oats are not cooked." + (show)

catknap,
I give up, oats/oatmeal was one of the simplest foods to make for me, now they seem like the hardest. Would you explain what you mean by overnight oats are not cooked. Then how do you fix to eat them? Thanx, Shelley

cattknap | @cattknap | Aug 29 1:34pm

Overnight oats are popular in the U.S…our favorite healthy restaurants serve them and you can make them at home. Usually oats are soaked in coconut milk or any other kind of non-dairy or cows milk. Things can be added before serving like dates, berries, honey, nut butter, yogurt, real maple syrup, split chia and hemp seed, etc.
Some European (Scandinavia) counties eat porridge for breakfast and it is soaked overnight also.
I find it very high in carbs and calories and sugar but my husband loves it.

cattknap | @cattknap | Aug 29 6:58pm

I eat a small bowl of oatmeal 3 times a week…with chia seeds, pumpkin seeds, split hemp seeds, a couple of almonds and a couple of walnuts and serve with almond milk. Delicious! I have Celiac and have no negative effects.
Oatmeal is a carb and it raises my husband’s blood sugar.

rashida | @rashida | Aug 30 6:39pm

I guess the bottom line is, listen to your gut. If it rejects something, stay away from it … bearing in mind no two bodies work the same and what works for one, doesn’t for another. 🤷🏼‍♀️

yuniverse | @yuniverse | Sep 2 9:42pm

I was also curious about the oatmeal and its supposedly negative effects Dr. Gundry was talking about. I've been eating oatmeal for a few years every morning and I'm not sure if I'm sick enough to believe his theory or healthy enough to disprove it. Anyhow, I'm going to keep eating my delicious oatmeal in the morning.

I prepare it somewhat different than most people. I use about 1000cc of water with a small cup of oatmeal. I slow boil it on mid-low temp (3.5 on my stove) with the lid partially open(slanted) for about 30-40 on timer. I use either steel cut or organic rolled oats. Afterwards, I add more boiling water to make it even more diluted and enjoy it. I don't know if anyone had tasted cooked rice with lots of water, but it tastes like that and it's so~~~ good. Thick oatmeal is too heavy for me and it's difficult to eat without some type of sweetener(usually raisins), but this way, I just enjoy the oatmeal by itself and it seems to help my acid reflux.
good to see other oatmeal lovers.

simethiconevortex | @simethiconevortex | Oct 6 7:47pm

In reply to @carolinlv "I think he’s a hack in it for the money. His YouTube channel makes me want..." + (show)

My view exactly! Getting tired of Gundry's fanatical viewpoints that are canted towards using his products. Have enjoyed this thread, I'm 74, looks like I'm in good company. 🙂