The Dr. Gundry Podcast Why You Should Think Twice About Eating Oatmeal! - Dr. G's Quick Health Tip | EP 337.B
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Feb 6, 2025 Think oatmeal is a healthy breakfast option? Think again! It's packed with harmful lectins that can damage your gut lining and contribute to weight gain. Discover the surprising reasons why this popular food might not be as nutritious as you believed. Learn about healthier alternatives that can support your well-being instead. Ignorance is not bliss when it comes to your diet, so tune in for vital insights on making better food choices!
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Oatmeal's Negative Health Impacts
- Oats are loaded with lectins, potentially harming gut health.
- Ancient Egyptians and orphaned children who consumed oats experienced health issues.
Healthy Alternatives to Oatmeal
- Consider millet or sorghum as healthy breakfast alternatives to oatmeal.
- These grains are hull-less and lectin-free, unlike oats.
Gluten-Free Oats and Lectin Content
- Be cautious of gluten-free oats, as they still contain proteins that can negatively affect those sensitive to gluten.
- Gluten-free doesn't equate to lectin-free.