Why do oats make me bloated

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When i eat oatmeal my stomach gets rly bloated and uncomfortable. Anyone have any ideas of why this happens? Is it bad for me to continue eating oats? Is there any way to stop this from happening when i eat oats or atleast make it not as bad as it is? You might be eating whole oats, which are typically harder on the stomach than the "rolled" kind. But even the rolled oats are a problem for many people, even in small quantities.

I mean, I would eat it at almost every meal. But then I found that it was causing me to feel bloated most of the day. The problem is that oats are full of fiber.

A lot, actually, and that fiber sits there in your gut fermenting as your body attempts to break it down enough to be able to pass it through your system. But anyway, you could try switching to the "rolled" variety has a finer consistency if you're using whole oats, and if that's not the case, try avoiding them for several days and see how much better you feel.

You may find that you'd prefer finding an alternative food staple. Originally Posted by jgreenhaus. You could have celiacs disease. My friend has it and gets bloated with gluten that is in wheat, oats and other whole grains. Originally Posted by SpiderJerusalem.

Then you're probably not going to find an alternative. Unfortunately that's one of the problems with fiber. There are 1. Secondly, saturated fat is good. We need saturated fat. Your brain is over 70 percent fat, and saturated fats are necessary for hormones and cognition. I cannot eat oatmeal in any form. Rolled or otherwise. I have tried many times. I tried eating it with apples,or a tsp of honey, chia seeds, yogurt…ive tried smaller portions a hand full , cooked, raw. It just does not agree with my body.

The slump i have afterwards is horrific. So all thise saying there is nothing wrong with oats…the article is correct — it is NOT for everybody. Great info!! I was looking for why oatmeal is bad for your body and now I get it! Thank you for your wisdom! I just ate oatmeal again because of so many recent articles touting its virtues. What felt like two minutes later, I was hungry again and experiencing cravings. Did a search and came across your article. Back to putting oatmeal on the no list for breakfast.

Every time I eat, or try to eat oatmeal I should say, I always regurgitate it, obviously there is problem. Enough said. So many misinformed comments. This was a very good, accurate, article. Oatmeal is not for everyone. It IS an issue for many others. Dmitri, it absolutely can raise your blood sugar levels, even for a non diabetic such as myself. If I do eat it I have protein with it and only use stevia to sweeten it because oats cause a spike in blood sugar for me.

The writer is a holistic and wellness coach. We are free to take the information with a grain of salt or take it as Gospel or somewhere in the middle. I bought a glucometer to test my serum glucose. Normally I eat low-carb. I ate a small portion of oatmeal without sugar but with butter. After 20 minutes, my glucose was at !

After a 16 hour fast it might drop into the 60s. Firstly, thank you for this article. I am getting to know my body and how it functions more then ever. Hearing from others how marvellous they are for health and muscle building etc. I do not sweeten them, other than a chopped apple???? But, I get terrifically hungry much sooner than say, if I have eggs. Also, I bloat, with oats. Another thing is I would get brain???? And poor focus.

I agree with this article. I have done much research on foods over the years. Also body types. We find it hard to lose weight, have very dense bodies. And respond better to moderate forms of exercise. As far as diet, we need good quality food. So, lots of protein, green veggies. Orange and red veggies, small amounts of starch, and again complex carbs.

Small to moderate amounts. I have had the same cholesterol count for 30years. I workout. Most of all, I listen to advice, and then try something out, and listen to my body.

It really does tell you what you need to know. I do not know everything. But, am always learning something new. And in this instance oats are most definitely not for me. So, thank you for this well written article. Which I read clearly and easily and understood.

How on earth some people took issue with it is beyond me. Thanks again. Hi Perry, thanks for the thoughtful response. And good work figuring out what works for your body! Much appreciated article. Oatmeal of any kind, even organic, gives me terrible bloating. Plus I am pre-diabetic, so it really is high time to get away from the carbohydrate-heavy breakfasts anyway. Can you please tell me why most of the time I have a lake of energy and a desire to sleep in a part of the day specially mid morning and 3pm and other part of the day.

Is it beacase of high carb diet? What is good for one person is not necessarily good for another. I love oats and ate them for my breakfast for many years, up until my 20s. In the last 6 years or so now in my 30s I can not eat them.

I used plain oats and added fruit so I avoided those packs full of extra sugars. Knowing the reason would be most helpful. There is so much advice out there on food but the fact is there is no one diet fits all, we all have different bodies, different genes, different bacteria in our guts!

I guess we just have to experiment with our eating habits and find what works for ourselves. But I am determined to find the reason, maybe one day I can eat oats again. I put peanut butter, nuts, coconut, soymilk—no sugar, just everything to bulk it up with protein and healthy fat and yet I still feel horrible.

Same with steel cut. Literally grumpy and depressed. I think I actually have something even more than just sugar sensitivity causing problems with oats. I think my body does not like them for some reason. I can eat a bagel. I can eat toast with peanut butter. I can eat many other carbs and not feel as bad as oats make me feel. How can one particular grain make someone feel bad? My husband eats a bowl of oatmeal and feels great till lunch.

I eat a bowl of oatmeal and I want to go back to bed for the rest of the day. Thank you again for the article! Hi Aimee, thanks for commenting. It sounds likely that oatmeal is too high carb for you. Bagels are more refined, though, so people can often tolerate those better than less refined grains.

I experienced no crash and was able to weight train 5 hours later with no problems. I believe not adding the coconut oil was the difference that helped prevent the crash on the first day eating them 2 days on the bounce may have been a factor though? I plan to try again with the oil on both days and maybe add a third day with no oil and to confirm my theory when I have some free time in the near future. I wonder if a similar reaction happens with oats. I must say thank you for this article.

I have to say you verified what I have wondered abou for several years. I was instructed by heart doctor to eat oatmeal which I have been doing. My oatmeal breakfast consists of: plain oatmeal, stevia, blueberries, and walnuts. After one to two hours I am so tired and just want to go back to bed!!! Thank you so much!!! I take this to work and eat a spoon full here and there throughout the early morning.

I tried organic, gf, steel cut oats without sugar for a week. I was sleeping well and my gut was in great shape. After my first bowl I felt like I had suddenly taken a strong sleeping pill. My husband was worried. He eats this way every day and is fine, but he does have the afternoon extreme exhaustion. I will suggest some protein and veggies. I still tried to do the full week by altering the amount, ime of day, without and with fruit or fat, the same happened.

I was also very bloated, started to get acne and even redness on my face. I would also plummet into shakiness and now it all makes sense. I even took a bit of an oatmeal energy bite I made for my husband and I felt like sleeping. Then I remembered I ate it. Oats do this more than anything for me. Oatmeal for breakfast has always been a no-no for me because I crash almost immediately. Not a bad snack later in the evening or when I can take a mid-day nap. On that note, I know plenty of people who happily eat a daily bowl of oatmeal topped with blueberries and feel energized- I, however, react differently, as you mentioned.

I will stick to coffee and a single egg with spinach as my breakfast go-to. I agree. Oatmeal was too heavy for me in the morning. The carbs just put me to sleep. Your article would have been more balanced if you mentioned that whole or rolled oats have a lot glycemic index compared to instant oats or other processed, sugar-added cereals.

You could also have mentioned other upsides to oatmeal assuming one is not gluten sensitive , including the fact that they have a lot of fiber which most people are short on, and Mg which many people are also short on , and lots of healthy micronutrients.

Also, regular consumption of oatmeal has been found in a number of studies to lower blood cholesterol, and even help control blood sugar for most people. Moreover, your suggested alternative breakfasts were eggs the regular consumption of which is controversial than oatmeal and protein smoothies some of which contain quite a bit of sugar and other unhealthy or dubious ingredients.

I suspect most who experience carb crashes with oatmeal are eating processed or oversweetened forms of it, and if so, should try steal cut or rolled oats with some fruit and little or no sweetener.

Bananas should not be considered a problem, since they have a relatively low GI tho higher when very ripe , plus have fiber and loads of healthy nutrients. Last, it bothered me that told someone who disagreed with you to learn better grammar and punctuation. Besides the fact that his post was not that bad grammatically, it seemed like a cheap shot, since just because someone may not be as educated or adept with the English language as you perhaps it is not their first language does not mean their opinion or question is not worth hearing.

Hi Glen, thanks for your comments. Sugar and refined carbs raise cholesterol. This is a great article. I add Granny Smith apples, dried cranberries, pumpkin seeds and almond butter. It tastes great, yet does not agree with my stomach.

I can feel it over processing, uncomfortable heavy feeling. Each persons bodies and needs are different. You have to experiment and find what works for you. I felt you were very clear in the information you provided. Finally I found someone who can explain to me why Oatmeal does not work for everybody. Honestly theres not that much reading material out there about this. Somone told me to add an egg white into my oatmeal when I cook it and that seemed to help a little.

I have found that eggs and veggies is a much better breakfast for me and it holds me over for a much longer period of time. I eat raw organic unrefined oats every morning with almond milk, sunflower seeds, chia seeds, pumpkin seeds, sesame seeds, dates and half a banana for sweetness, cinnamon and raspberries.

I wonder if I just ate all the seeds minus the oats if it would be enough. Any other ideas? The oats have been a lifesaver for me constipation wise, but have been terrible energy wise. Hi Val, there are several great options. You can add ground chia or flax to these to prevent constipation. Thank you for the information about paleo oatmeal and the smoothie recipe you gave in your reply to Val.

However I got a free sample of quaker overnight oats, which I made with a few ounces of whole milk. It has cal and 10 g fat 3 saturated 44 carbs 6 g dietary fiber 12 g sugar and 8 g protein.

I crashed! I decided to crawl back in bed to check my emails and fell asleep for one hour. I never go back to bed in the morning and I never take naps. In the afternoon if I ever take a nap at the 10 minute nap. And is already had a half a cup of my favorite Death Wish Coffee! I had thought I was going to have such an energetic morning! I really appreciate your article! I want to say thank you because this confirms my own suspicions regarding the oatmeal I have been eating lately. I was thinking, how can this be, oatmeal is supposed to be for you.

Oatmeal is not for me, major bloating. Thank you for this article and ignore the ignorant haters. I thought it was normal to go 1 or 2 times after breakfast. Then a hour later the bloating continues and if you are not moving your body around you may need to go back for a 3rd sit-in. Or 3 toasts, some with crunchy P. Oatmeal is Out over here. Spot on! I once ate a bowl of oats, the real full grain ones, because it was recommended to me, as a way to keep my blodsugar stable.

The result was a 15pm snooze during an exam, where my bloodsugar went of the rails, and I lost the ability to think straight. I wholeheartedly agree with the tone and conclusions of this article. Yet it seems to have hit a collective raw nerve judging by the vehemence of many comments such are the levels of indoctrination of your average Joes when it comes to challenging their comfort food.

That cereals oats included are problematic, to say the least does not come as a surprise to me. And the evidence is there to be accessed. Phytates, aflatoxin, you name them, can render oats problematic. Oats ingested at breakfast turn you sluggish at a time of the day when you need to be sharp-minded and focused.

Not for nothing are they used as fodder for horses in order to calm them down and sedate. They might prove to be useful for hyperactive, ADD afflicted kids as well. Could also serve as comfort, easy to chew food for the frail elderly. But we adult humans have little need for them.

Do you think it would be good enough to add some liquid egg whites and cottage cheese in my oatmeal for added protein in the morning? Or should I just scrap the oatmeal and try eating egg white omelettes ie. Oats contain melatonin which is one reason it causes tiredness. I add one whipped egg to my dry oatmeal and water, then cook together. Also add 2 tsp powdered collagen, like Orgain or Great Lakes, which is tasteless. So I have issues with oatmeal. Sometimes I shred apple or zucchini into it, and throw in berries.

He swears by it, and says it keeps his colon clean and clear. And um yeah. Jess, thanks for sharing your thoughts. They convert to tryptophan for better sleep.

Even some fruit if they please!! Especially if they are exercising. A balanced meal would look like this: plain oats sweetened with stevia and cinnamon to taste, egg whites, and avocado. Save the fruit for a mid-morning snack or have it too! Hailee, no one food is going to work for everyone. I am not making a sweeping claim that everyone needs to exclude oatmeal. Did you even read the entire post? I would never recommend anyone use egg whites only. Hello Mary! I am just writing to say I found the article interesting and well balanced.

You must be exhausted explaining over and over again! Well done! Thank you, Helen. No sugar or salt cravings since. Lost 20 lbs. Acid reflux, bloating and gas gone immediately. Had not taken a short or 3 hr nap since! And power naps were a norm. Then I had a health consult with an ayurvedic practitioner who recommended oatmeal for breakfast.

Had nice salad with veggies and 4 oz natural chicken breast. I was not satiated. Oh, and the full cup of maple syrup on top! I just hope this horror is a one-day deal and that I can get back to my veggies, good fat and protein tomorrow without robbing a dunkin donuts! Hi Robin, thanks for sharing. We all have different nutritional needs! Yes, my very sad self discovered via my Blood Sugar Monitor One-Touch that Oatmeal is not for ME — maybe others tho — because the reading went from baseline of to …under 90 is best.

Yes it was plain oats. Yes it was old-fashioned oats. Yes I only had one half cup. No matter the oats are not good for me they spike my blood sugar. Having been diagnosed via Alc test, I know that I am pre-diabetic so it is a journey of discovery; and, thanks for research. My A1c went from 6. Thank You for your objective report on Oatmeal; and, the haters are ignored until they come to their senses!

Hi Susan, you bring up an excellent point: One can easily determine if oatmeal is a good food for their body by using a glucose monitor to directly see how it impacts your blood sugar levels.

Thanks for mentioning this. I have ate oatmeal for years, a couple years ago, after I would eat it I was bloated and felt miserable. I still would eat it. Last year, I noticed I was tired, I would have muscle fatigue in my legs, when hiking. By the process of elimination I narrowed it down to the oatmeal. I stopped eating it. And decided to try it again.

I pulled in my driveway, and dozed right off. Time to stop eating grains again. Totally agree with this article!!! If I eat oatmeal I might as well have a big old piece of chocolate cake, because it makes me feel the same after…. Foggy, drained and lethargic. Also, i do not add any sugars to my oatmeal.

I eat oatmeal seven days per week. I can go without food for at least eight hours after having a one-half cup of cooked oats, a whole banana, a few raisins, one-quarter cup of blueberries, a slice of toast with no butter or margarine, and a teaspoon of ground flax and a glass of water.

But, each to his own. Hi Ed, that is incorrect. It sounds like you have normal blood sugar regulation and higher carb tolerance, but many people do not. Thanks for this helpful article. I was just trying to figure out what was making me feel so sluggish in the morning right after breakfast. I take plain oatmeal without any additives like sugar plus eggs. I am thinking to try out the smoothie that you suggested and see how that goes.

I too found that after eating Oatmeal I crash horribly! So I ate the good kind, old fashioned oats. So it is a love I have to pass on. If I eat 2 eggs with a bunch of veggies in the form of a omelette I can stay full for so long!

People need to caaaaalm down. Yes oatmeal is not great for everyone! I love oatmeal. I eat it twice a day sometimes. I read the entire article and it really makes sense. I will try higher fat and protein breakfasts. Mary I found your article very helpful thank you! Do you think that you and Doggy look alike! You are right oatmeal can cause you to sleep, because of the carbohydrates. To counteract this, eat some high phosphorus foods like peanut butter, hemp seed, low fat meats, yogurt, milk.

If you eat oatmeal, you should eat a chewable digestive enzyme that has protease, amylase, lipase, cellulase, hemicellulose and phytase. Vegetarian foods are difficult to digest , the enzymes will break down the proteins and antinutrients such as phytate, cellulose in the oatmeal.

Fascinating how people get so riled up when their beliefs are challenged. I used to eat oatmeal for an easy breakfast but would never feel satisfied. I have read this is not only due to the tryptophan but also due to melatonin. Unfortunately if I eat whole rolled oats and go to sleep straight after I will consistently not sleep very deeply even though I will fall asleep with great ease.

This information is not entirely new to me, but somehow I had forgotten. I keep instant oatmeal at my desk to save time in the morning. Every day I fall asleep around 11am and 3pm, even if I have caffeine. This article is exactly what I needed to connect the dots. Talking to people about sugar trends to engender the same emotional responses. Thank you for the great explanation. I am glucose sensitive as it even affects my blood pressure.

I did this, ate lot of things to keep my cholesterol low, like oatmeal, but was always tired. I tried including walnuts and peanut butter in it, but still felt tired at varying degrees.

SOME people do well on ordinary oatmeal. I am so tired of the dogma around diets, and this comes from all sides whether proponents of high carb, low carb or balanced diets etc. We are supposed to listen to the science despite numerous contradicting studies.

There is a good reason why studies contradict each other — people are different and respond differently to different diets. Yes read the science but also pay attention to how you feel when you eat something. Self observation is not unscientific. This applies generally and not just to oatmeal. If you understand this then there would be no reason to disagree with this article. About 2 weeks ago I started eating whole grain oats as a regular breakfast item — my only breakfast item.

I did so primarily to combat cholesterol levels and promote energy through the winter months. Although I did notice some energy improvements, I was constantly bloated and bowel movements was significantly altered. Thank you very much for this helpful article. As much as I love oatmeal, it does not love me. I eat it plain as recommended by a RD and a Licensed Dietitian with only 1 oz walnuts, but I crash horribly. I use the long cooking steel oats kind; however, I still crash.

My glucose spikes then plummets a few hours later. Now to be fair, both the RD and LD said that nutrition is trial and error. There is no one size fit all for any of us and that includes nutrition. Thank you for the article and saving my sanity.

I really thought I was crazy for a bit. That is a great sign. Nutrition can be trial and error. Genetic testing can alleviate some of the guess work. I too have issues with oatmeal. I can even add protein and fat to it, still the same effect. It also has a diuretic effect on me as well. Thank you, this makes so much sense. Also weight loss has been near impossible as well as stable blood sugar after eating it. Rolled oats are also very high in Fiber and Protein and high in nutrients.

A cup of cooked oats has about 4 grams of fiber and 5 grams of protein which is not very high for either. A single egg has 7 grams of protein, for example. And no, that is not exactly what you want. I think I can sum up this article with just a few sentences and a link. There are plenty of other grains you can choose from. Actually Joe, it is a bit more nuanced than an oat allergy. Oats are high carb and may cause energy crashes in those with blood sugar sensitivities or hypoglycemia.

Neither of those issues involve any type of allergy. Thank you Mary! I have tried countless times to eat old fashion oatmeal and every single day I get so tired! I finally have up! Your article hits home for me. Oatmeal is not low in fibre. Oatmeal is not metabolized quickly. Oatmeal is low calorie and filled with minerals. Except oatmeal does not cause an insulin spike, is recommended for both diabetics and weight loss, and research is very clear on it. I suppose that chicken is bad for you because it is high in saturated fat and high in carbs because Burger King breads them, deep fries them, and they taste awful unless you load them with sauce.

Oatmeal is a diabetic recommended food for goodness sake! Rolled oats have a GI index of 55 this index measures how quickly a food is metabolized into blood glucose. According to Diabetes Canada that would make it on a low GI food 55 or less. Every list includes oatmeal as a low GI food.

The reason you are getting angry responses is because of your fake news and your recommendations that hurt people. Dear Frustrated by the lack of intelligence on the internet, you are missing the point. The takeaway here is foods affect people differently. You cannot make blanket statements about what works best for everyone. Many people experience glucose spikes from high carb foods, even fiber-rich options, such as grains and legumes.

These foods are too high carb for some people and may cause them to experience fatigue and weight gain. What works great for you can be detrimental to another person. Through this study, researchers found that the blood sugar reading between individuals varied widely — even if they ate the exact same meal.

Apple and pears are both popular fruits that contain plenty of fiber, vitamins, and antioxidants. They are also known for causing bloating and digestive problems.

This is because they contain fructose, which is a fruit sugar that a lot of people find difficult to digest. Cooked apples and pears can be easier to digest than fresh ones.

People can also replace the apples and pears in their diet with other fruits that are less likely to cause bloating, such as:. In most cases, bloating will occur as a result of specific foods or beverages in the diet rather than a severe medical condition.

Foods that cause bloating in one person may not affect another person. Therefore, it is important that people only avoid foods that affect them rather than cutting out every food that may cause bloating.

If avoiding certain foods does not help with bloating, it is best to talk to a doctor or dietitian who can address any particular issues. They may also recommend specific supplements, such as probiotics or digestive enzymes, to encourage digestion and decrease the likelihood of bloating. In the rare instances when the diet is not the cause of bloating, it is possible that a medical condition is responsible.

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