Oats is my survival food during my cancer treatment. Because I cant eat I have tube in my stomach for liquid food. I am 20 years cancer free thnks God.
praise God!. Jesus Christ took every sickness, disease, and sin in His body and all of that died with Him on the cross, Jesus rose again without any of that and if you are born again you can walk in that too.
I have stage 4 and can't eat anything with glutamine or methionine, no sugars, no carbs...meaning strict vegetarian diet is the go to (no avocados)....I'm struggling with what to eat for breakfast because I have to eat with chemopills, 2 times a day, 12h in between, so I can't do fasting either. What should I have for breakfast? Any suggestions?
Oatmeal is my security food. Reminds me of my sainted Mom who fed us oatmeal for breakfast. I’ve been eating oatmeal for years and years. I use steel cut oats and add a little chia, buckwheat, quinoa , peanut butter and protein powder. I turn 83 in December. Love your videos.
Oatmeal 2 or 3 times a week with flax extra oat bran seeds or nuts dried fruit or fresh berries dash of cinnamon and almond milk ... works for me for regularity and digestion
Ive started eating oats in the evening, helping me relax and sleep well. I am going through a particularly difficult time in my life, i needed something to help me relax. Im 63 and so far its really helping me. ❤
Eating the right kind of carbohydrates in the evening, like whole grains or vegetables, can help you sleep better. These foods help your body produce serotonin, a brain chemical that makes you feel relaxed and helps you fall asleep. It's also important because they keep your blood sugar level steady throughout the night, preventing sleep disturbances. Just make sure to eat them a few hours before bedtime, so your body has time to digest. Remember, it's not just about what you eat, but also maintaining a regular bedtime and a comfortable sleeping environment to get good sleep.
I stopped eating breakfast. I was always told breakfast was the most important. I'm never really hungry in the morning I forced myself to do it because i thought i should. I'm finding out I don't have to eat breakfast. I have more energy, and I'm less hungry throughout the day. It was the best thing I ever did. I don't eat until at least 11:30 or noon, and I'm better for it, and I'm losing weight❤
Depends on your goals. The human body is meant to have one to two perhaps three meals a day. Skipping one meal you're still in good shape. Most important thing to remember is what you eat
My husband eats porridge since he was 5 years old. He had in 40.years we are together possible 5 or 6 times something else, eg cornflakes. Hes 74 now had lung cancer and 1/4 lung removal, then he had a knee replacement, then lung cancer again and chemotherapy and radiation. Doctors calling him the " star patient ". . As he recovered always very quickly. I mean really quickly. The only difference between him and myself it's the breakfast. I eat mostly nothing or have a blueberries smoothy. He sticks to his oats and o believe by now it made a huge difference in his recovery
De Ekberg, 2 years ago I lost 80 pounds (250 to 170) with the help of your educational videos. It is not easy keeping it off but again, your guidance helps keep my focus on a healthy lifestyle. Thank You VERY much.
Isn't it amazing that "merely" cooperating with Nature yields the best results! Besides Dr. Ekberg, another of my reliable sources in this area has been Dr. Robert Lustig. Keep it rollin'!🎉
I ate oatmeal for breakfast everyday for a year and all it did was give me high blood pressure. So I switched to an all meat diet and I lost 40lbs and off my blood pressure medicine
In Fleisch ist auch Zink! Ich, Blutgruppe '0' komme besser mit Tier. Eiweiss und Salat und rohem Gemüse zurecht. Kohlehydrahte tun mir nicht gut! Alle Getreide sind in zwischen verändert! Alle Kohlehydrahte verwandelt unser Körper in Zucker!! Die meisten Menschen essen zu viel Kohlehydrahte und werden damit auf die Dauer krank!
Hello Sir, I know most probably you won't read or see my comment, but I want to thank you from the bottom of my heart. I'm a super healthy, energetic, 25 year old Iranian young man thanks to you. I was 107 kg with many autoimmune conditions and other problems 4 years ago. The first video I saw was your video on quitting bread for 30 days. I dropped my weight to 76 kg in just 4 months thanks to you. You changed my life forever and inspired me to study nutrition and hopefully become 10% as good of an expert that you are. I'm super depressed and hopeless these days and can't stop thinking about ending my life, but your videos are like an Oasis for this troubled man... I thank you sir... I am forever grateful. Much love and much more respect🙏🏻
WOW ! YOU CERTAINLY MADE A POSITIVE IMPACT ON YOUR OWN HEALTH ! YOU CLEARLY HAVE THE STRENGTH OF CHARACTER TO MAKE GOOD CHANGES FOR YOUR HEALTH AND YOUR LIFE 👍 I AM SORRY TO HEAR THAT YOU ARE DEPRESSED AND I HOPE THAT YOU WILL FIND WAYS TO WORK THROUGH IT. AND ALSO TO PERHAPS LOOK INTO SOME OF THE THINGS WHICH MAY BE ADDING TO YOUR DEPRESSION. FOR INSTANCE MANY PEOPLE INCLUDING MYSELF HAVE ISSUES WITH OUR LIVERS WHICH AFFECT OUR MOOD AND ALSO LOW B VITAMINS AND OTHER THINGS CAN ALSO PLAY A PART IN OUR EMOTIONAL HEALTH - ASWELL AS HOW WE ARE AFFECTED BY OTHERS AND OUR ENVIRONMENT. I WISH YOU WELL WITH YOUR HEALTH JOURNEY - IT SEEMS THAT YOU HAVE ALREADY MADE A MAJOR SUCCESS THROUGH YOUR OWN DIET CHANGES - I HOPE YOU WILL CONTINUE TO STUDY & WORK ON YOUR PHYSICAL / EMOTIONAL / SPIRITUAL HEALTH WITH RENEWED HOPE. ❤
Beautiful comment full of encouragement. I share the same sentiments for this bright young man learning nutrition. . Dr Eckberg reminds me of my professor of biochemistry in nursing school. He is fabulous. I loved nutrition and biochemistry courses.
Hi well done with your weight loss. Please walking is good for depression at 4 x a week. Yoga stretches and a bit of meditation with background music. Don’t forget to take BComplex, Zinc and Selenium to give you energy help you to relax. Deep breathing exercises and join a group or gym
Please consider also your vitamin d levels. If it's low you should take vitamin D3and K2. It helps with depression. Also omega 3. You can also check your thyroid. Praying for you.❤
Dear Dr. Ekberg, Your videos are always so well researched, and simply explained. This helps me take important decisions on transforming my eating habits, one step at a time. A Big Thanks to you. Please continue your pivotal work!
Thank You @subramanianrajiv3989 so much for showing your appreciation and supporting the channel, and for helping me get the message of health out to the world. 🙏 🏆 😄
🎯 Key Takeaways for quick navigation: 00:00 🌾 Introduction to the Impact of Eating Oatmeal Daily - Debunking myths about oatmeal's magical properties. - Emphasizing the need to consider what oatmeal replaces in your diet. 01:18 🍞 Comparing Oatmeal to Other Breakfast Options - Oatmeal as a healthier alternative to common breakfast foods. - Questioning the necessity of breakfast and exploring intermittent fasting. 03:06 🌿 Oatmeal's Impact on Skin Health - Discussing oatmeal's benefits for inflammatory skin conditions. - Analyzing the actual effectiveness of oatmeal for skin health. 04:00 🥣 Nutritional Content of Oatmeal - Evaluating the mineral content in oatmeal. - Understanding the limitations of these nutrients in addressing skin issues. 05:17 💪 Oatmeal and Protein for Muscles - Examining the protein content in oatmeal. - Comparing oatmeal's protein to other sources for optimal health. 06:54 ⚡ Oatmeal as an Energy Source - Assessing oatmeal's carbohydrate content and its impact on energy levels. - Comparing energy derived from fats and carbohydrates. 07:48 🌾 Oatmeal's Place in a Balanced Diet - Recognizing oats as one of the better grains. - Discussing the historical and nutritional profile of oats. 09:08 ⚖️ Oatmeal's Role in Weight Loss - Exploring the claim of oatmeal aiding in weight loss. - Understanding the role of insulin resistance in weight management. 11:24 📊 Insulin Resistance and Carbohydrate Intolerance - Detailing how insulin resistance affects carbohydrate metabolism. - Emphasizing the importance of individual metabolic health in diet choices. 14:11 🔬 Measuring Metabolic Health - Suggesting key health metrics to gauge insulin sensitivity. - Understanding the relationship between these metrics and diet. 16:11 🍚 Evaluating Oatmeal for Different Metabolic States - Assessing the suitability of oatmeal based on individual metabolic health. - Providing dietary suggestions for incorporating oats healthily. 19:05 🥛 Alternative Healthy Breakfast Options - Comparing oatmeal to other healthy breakfast choices. - Offering examples of nutritious meals with balanced macronutrients. 21:22 🥑 Comparing Fiber Content in Foods - Analyzing the fiber content in oats and alternatives like chia seeds and avocado. - Discussing the role of fiber in managing cholesterol and digestive health. 24:07 🍳 Diverse Meal Options for Metabolic Health - Presenting varied meal ideas suitable for different metabolic profiles. - Focusing on balancing fats, proteins, and carbohydrates. 26:21 ❤️ Oats and Heart Disease Risk Reduction - Evaluating the claim that oats reduce heart disease risk. - Comparing oats' fatty acid profile with other foods like avocado. 28:28 🌿 Oatmeal and Digestive Health: A Balanced View - Assessing the impact of oats on digestive health. - Considering individual tolerance to oats and other grains. 30:13 🌾 Grain Sensitivities and Oats - Exploring the spectrum of grain sensitivities, including oats. - Understanding cross-reactivity in grain intolerances. Made with HARPA AI
My skin cleared up when I started to eat oatmeal. I was highly constipated and oatmeal helped me go to the barhroom again. From my experience, gut issues will cause acne, so I highly recommend oatmeal for that. No gut issues, no acne. ♥️
Same. I started to eat overnight oats with lots of protein during lunch break at work. It's only been one week, and my constipation is already gone. I also feel less hungry during the day.
Dr. Edberg: I am 85 years old, and I give thanks for your videos. I have long been making many of the changes that you recommend, and I have lost 50 pounds (!) and I know myself to be much healthier. Thanks so much, John Bassett PhD
I have been fasting for some months now , I used to weigh 223lbs now I’m at 178lbs, taking this man’s advice was probably the best thing I’ve ever done. If Anyone has any questions I’ll be more then happy to answer in the replies.
@@marciabarreto780 first things first cut out Soda/juice. Have a schedule when to eat food everyday. I suggest 12-5pm and after that no food/snacks till the next day. Try and average 10 thousand steps a day. Also I high suggest buying a scale to keep track and to motivate you once you seen results. Drink plenty of water
I’ve been doing 30% protein, 30-40% carbs, 30-40% fats for a while now, and I feel great, I’ve lost weight, my skin looks great and my energy levels are better than ever. I eat oatmeal about twice to three times a month when I’m craving sweet, creamy things (always around my period). I do rolled oats boiled in full-fat goat milk, add vanilla extract, Stevia or Allulose to sweeten, a pinch of salt and abit of cinnamon or nutmeg. I top with crushed almonds and walnuts, pumpkin seeds, ground flax seed, chopped up 70% dark chocolate and chopped fruits (usually banana or berries). If I’m feeling abit extra, I even add abit of ghee or pure butter. I eat it warm, and it’s not just delicious, but so comforting and satisfying when I’m PMSing and craving carbs…my body is just wired to crave carbs + fat + sweet and/or creamy things during that time of the month. Sometimes I’ll also make chicken Alfredo using low-carb pasta and chicken breast during that time eventhough I don’t usually care for it, I try to make the healthiest version of it without compromising taste too much.
I eat around 45g of steel cut Oats each morning around 08:00 which is the break from a 14 hour "fasting period". One benefit of the Oats is I am then no longer hungry until much later in the day when I have a final meal around 17:00hrs. The oats are eaten with berries and 5,000 IU's Vitamin D supplement. I've had the best and healthiest three years of my life.
@@barefootjakejake7765 I’ve never had a hunger pain. I eat veg, raw milk, oats, root veg, meat, eggs & nothing processed. I’m healthy, happy & more importantly, unvaccinated! 👍😂
I do eat oatmeal everyday BUT I use 1/4 cup of organic rolled oats soaked in 1 cup of Greek yogurt for 8 hours topped with 1/2 cup of wild blueberries and 1/4 cup of walnuts. Soaking them in Greek yogurt and eating it cold turns it into resistance starch for my microbiome and with the protein in the yogurt and fat in the walnuts that really blunts any blood sugar spike. Not everyone can or should do this but it works for me.
I make mine and my daughters with full fat kefir, but resistance starch ? She essentially stopped eating bread or cereal for breakfast and her weight has dropped. Me myself is obviously like a greek statue of Hercules.
I would also recommend that when possible eat only organic oats that have not been treated with herbicides like Roundup. Costco is a good source for organic sprouted oat’s which are really good.
My mothers husband ate oatmeal every single morning for decades. That’s all he ever ate for breakfast. He also was addicted to bread and ate bread every single day all day long. He died at 94 years old but what killed him was the therapy given for leukemia. It hit him so badly that they had to stop treatment. You would have never known that he had leukemia. He was a very strong, hard-working man and only in the last few months of life. Did he even quit working in the shop.
My 99 year old neighbour eats oatmeal made with whole milk, and toast with marmalade every morning. She's in better health than her 66 year old daughter...!
@@anahash3221 if it was my dad, I would’ve said my dad. Why would my dad leave my step brother his house? And he wasn’t my stepdad. He did not step in to be my dad.
Your video on the benefits of eating oats daily was incredibly informative! I appreciate how you broke down the nutritional value and debunked common myths, all while providing practical tips for incorporating oats into a balanced diet. Your clear explanations and evidence-based approach make this content both engaging and educational. Keep up the fantastic work, and thank you for promoting healthier lifestyle choices!
I genuinely don’t eat oats, too often. Maybe once every 6 to 8 months. This video was very interesting, I learned a lot about oats. I love it when you compare it to other foods within your examples. It’s really eye-opening. Thank you so much for your continuous efforts and passion to make our lives better.
Having a treat after many months with no oatmeal, I put butter and Brewer's Yeast flakes, Non-fortified, on it. The other day I did add whole milk powder and Peanut Butter. I don't plan to eat this on a regular basis. I continue to lose weight, but no in a linear manner. I hope this does not throw me off. Just in time for Halloween, In need to stay off sugar and look for ways to eat comfort foods with no sugar or very little. I was totally off sugar until a recent, long visit with family.
@@walkerpublications4418 I toast the oats in a frying pan before putting them in my Vitamin to make oat flower for pancakes, waffles and other baked goods.
@@regmcnallynally8879 just soak in water, optional 1 add small amount of vinegar, optional 2 if you have any other ferments, add a teaspoon of liquid from it.
I do intermittent fasting, eat mostly organic and low carb. But oatmeal is one of the few high carb food that I really like and instinctively make me feel that's good for me, the other high carb I enjoy are bananas and quality honey. I prepare my oatmeal with a lot of cinnamon, often with sheep milk or adding skyr, greek yogurt or kefir and some Brazil, macadamia or walnut nuts and blueberries...for me a great cheap and healthy meal that keeps energized for hours! 😄
I use organic steel cut oats! I’m 82 and do mostly grass fed and organic. May have good genetic too. I do Not take any meds so far.. just my supplements. 🙏🏼
I’m 78 years old,still going strong, but I recently started eating steel cut oats for breakfast. I am beginning to find many foods indigestible, but not oats. I add ground flax seed and chia seeds. It also keeps me regular.
Excellent presentation! I wish you would have mentioned that non-organic oats usually have been "treated" with Round-up prior to harvest and have found to contain high concentrations of this poison.
I actually like oats. Love them. Eat them almost every day. Best thing about this channel is the fact he is making people ask good questions... Adds context... Applicable to everything....
The questuonnim asking, is why did he make such a poor video on oats without researching them. A few charts on their carb values to cover the basics and he is done. What a cheap filler video.
@user. You're smug sarcasm is completely undeserved. This video was nothing but completely accurate, and out have made multiple comments trying to convince yourself its not. This is, of course, a joke but you almost sound like you work for "big oat" with your comments.
@@Biggiifulhe said 'it's not like a magic anti inflammatory medicine that's going to reverse inflammatory conditions', however, studies have not confirmed that one way or the other with some suggesting it may reverse inflammation. So he's made a definitive statement about its lack of efficacy but there's no evidence to that effect. Also he states that 'most people are sensitive to wheat' which is also completely and not backed up by any scientific studies. And that is in the first 9 minutes.
I eat oatmeal everyday since 2010 and my cholesterol is good. After learning about intermittent fasting to improve A1C, so I did stop eating oatmeal for a year and my cholesterol (LDL) was triple what I was when eating oatmeal. During one year of intermittent fasting (skipping breakfast) my A1C was no change compare with eating oatmeal for breakfast. So now I continue to eat oatmeal for breakfast again for over 8 months now, and my cholesterol LDL is dropped to the level that I was.
I ate oats (porridge) EVERY day during pregnancy and after giving birth my stomach was the flattest its ever been…this blew my mind completely. I also stayed off sugar. Maybe a combination of the 2. Oat are incredible.
@@VndNvwYvvSvv Why spread meaningless hate? Oatmeal is a healthy and natural food, and humans have eaten it for thousands of years. If you pref a diet without grain, then good for you.
@@Luke-lp2ko Thank you! Agree. I just found out I have Celiac (explains everything I've been going thru the past 6 mos!) - I'm rewatching this video bc I now need to use oatmeal for some breakfast some mornings. I'm not micro into the *perfect* clean diet, I just have to dumpall the gluten out NOW before I have severe damage. Nongluten oats are better than grains & than eggs every morning, that adds up too.
@Luke-lp2ko indeed, not all live in countries with avokados everywhere. I love them, but rather eat local food. I had a moment of disgust after noticing my fishoil D3- vit capsels were coated with gelatin from beef that Ive avoided for over 20 years. Idea of eating only meat isnt for me. After meaningful meetings with each animal species it gets hard to devour their flesh if the life has been taken too early. Lastly staring at deer and talking to her... probably going to finish my freezer storage and just stick to eggs for no on. Bests🎏
I've been eating oats for breakfast literally from the day I was born. I stopped eating oats when I started keto, and gradually I got arthritis in my fingers. One morning I couldn't move any of my fingers at all. At that point for other reasons (for better bowel movements) I decided to start oatmeal again, I never expected it would have an effect on my arthritis, but miraculously the very next day, I regained movement in my fingers to a large extent. It was totally unexpected and at first I couldn't understand why my condition had improved so dramatically. The only thing I did differently was the oats! My guess is that the soluble fiber fed the good bacteria and reduced inflammation. But after seeing what you have to say about Chia seeds, I think I will give that a try! Thank you.
Very interesting. I wonder if your keto diet was high in oxalates? Almonds, spinach, dark chocolate, peanuts, green tea, pre-ripe avocados, etc. These are all high in oxalates. Oxalates can make arthritis worse.
While adapting to keto it is so easy to get an imbalance in your electrolites due to the lack of carbohydrates. Also carbs get stored with water, if you don´t have carbs it´s easier to loose water and with that important minerals, such as magnesium, very important for your joints and muscles. I tried for about a month, just to experiment. Even though I knew this and paid attention by drinking water with some salt in the morning and taking mineral supplements, my body did not respond well. Everybody is different and has a different gut biome and metabolism.
For artritis it helps to take sunflowerseeds (peeled) and put it in yoghurt with cinnamon (helps by inflammation), honey (lots of minerals). Some years ago i read this article of a Danish report. They said it helps within 2 weeks, but in my case almost a month. After 3 was it started ich at the places i had pain in my joint, like the same as a wound recover it ich too.. Within a month i had no pain or stiffness in my joint anymore !!!! Until now years later i have no problem with this anymore. It is so simple.. it seems unbelievable, but it does help !!
Thank you so much for your support! It means the world to me that you find my videos helpful enough to share with your loved ones. Keep spreading the knowledge!
Nobody should follow a carnivore diet! No matter what you hear, it’s not healthy. They’re beginning to find out that they get more colon cancer and other complications. You need vitamins and minerals… we need plants in our diet to be healthy.
Was there pain and straining, or did you just not go as often? Big difference. I have no problem with that on carnivore - my digestion is excellent. I will NEVER go back to eating slave food, even though I used to eat it, steel cut oats, every morning.
My gastroenterologist doctor suggested that I have oats with chia and ground flax seeds. I add to this some kefir and a third cup of mixed berries. I have this for breakfast every day. It helps with my IBD.
25:22 question. what would the Fat Prot Carb Fiber profile be for this: 1 cup oatmeal 1 tbsp heavy cream 1 tbsp golden monk fruit 1 tbsp butter drinking: 2 cups unsweetened vanilla almond milk
Digestive problems are my #1 problem with Keto and low carb, because I don't get enough vegetables in. Oats tend to work wonders on that end, as are many other carb rich foods.
Everyone should experiment with different things. There are some general health rules but it’s not one size fits all. I refrained from eating breakfast for about 10 years; and during that time, I struggled with constipation and bloating…. I also felt like I was gonna die by lunch time. Now, I’ve been eating oatmeal every morning for 10 years and I realize that breakfast is necessary for me. I rarely get constipated anymore and overall, I feel great. Intermittent fasting doesn’t work for me because I need to eat breakfast, it pushes all the waste out and I commence to having a great day without starving.
I’m not a breakfast eater and incorporate the intermittent fasting and low carbs but still Love my oats with berries and nuts and seeds generally eating middle of the day. I just dont have it everyday, I think variety in our diet is important too, especially as we begin to understand more about how our bodies work. Really appreciate the informative videos that enable us to deepen our understanding and make better choices ❤
I love cold refrigerated oatmeal with berries. I have regular big , daily morning bowel movements. Before this I was constipated. No one will talk me out of eating oatmeal.
Very interesting, balanced presentation. I'm relieved to learn that i'm probably not ruining my health by eating oats everyday for breakfast. I do it more out of habit than pleasure. Don't add sugar, just a bit of cinnamon, walnuts and pumpkin seeds which hopefully take care of my prostate and general health. It's a convenient everyday breakfast but don't feel it is miraculous either for emptying the bowel; coffee is probably more efficient at that. But it keeps me easily satiated till lunch time. It must be an ok food for me, as i'm doing fine w/out any meds at an already respectable age.
Wow, Dr. Eckberg's video completely blew me away! The level of information, transparency, and professionalism in terms of diet, and insulin assistance is truly remarkable. It's rare to find content on UA-cam that's so honest, scientifically sound, and devoid of the usual "YouTubish" fluff. Kudos to Dr. Eckberg for setting a new standard in UA-cam! 🙌🌱💡
I just cut out sugar thanks to your videos motivating me to do so - Last thing I had was a can of normal Coke on Saturday 20th lunchtime. First few days were rough and I was craving a coke/fruit juice/chocolate etc like mad but it's calmed right down now. And I also noticed I am nowhere near as hungry, I feel hungry at lunch time and then again at dinner instead of constantly all day snacking. Hope I can keep it up and keep watching your various videos, this one was especially handy as you actually give examples of the precise food and amounts to eat which I haven't seen you do yet in what I have watched. Thanks for all your videos!
Been on keto for about 5 mo and improvements have been made. Occasionally I will have 1/2 cup rolled oats and will add ground flax and chia seeds and heavy whipping cream just enough to moisten it. When I eat it like that it makes me fill full for much longer. Yes the carbs are there but the extra fiber should slow things down. Ive considered doing that before an extended fast. I would like comments on that.
@@DovaGaming52Some cholesterol is absolutely necessary. But too much ApoB is the leading cause cardiovascular disease (atherosclerosis). If you have a genetic propensity to create LDL cholesterol, you need to get it under control. And diet may not be enough.
Learn to recognize what foods work for you, not what someone claims. Sure, it takes time, but it is the only way to keep yourself healthy. Over the years, I have determined my personal daily macro requirements and am on zero meds at 70+ years old with a normal BMI. (And I have eaten oatmeal and whole wheat bread for years. The worst diet for me was keto, which put me on statins while I was on it). Know your own body and don't worry about what others say or do. Do your own personal research.
Agreed. I do best on a balanced diet. Chicken, turkey, fish, pasture raised eggs, cheese, spring mix/spinach, avocado, broccoli, asparagus, sweet potatoes, blueberries, raspberries, cranberries, apples, all beans, all nuts, oatmeal, Ezekiel bread, quinoa, organic EVOO & avocado oil.
Have a look at what Dr Phillip Ovadia says about 'cholesterol' and statins. It wasn't necessarily that keto put you on statins... it's more likely to be the ignorance of doctors generally, and the misconceptions around blood lipids/diet and statins that dictated statins. Ovadia is a U.S. cardiac surgeon
Yes agreed. Try and keep oats organic but yes we all different. If you check out Tim Spector he points out everyone has a different microbiome even identical twins so what satisfies our hunger for longest time within reason is individual . Also different people get different blood sugar spikes from different foods. Tim Spector said his wife who is french by birth didnt get massive spikes when eating French bread but Tim who loved french bread did so unfortunately he decided it best to avoid most of time unless it a special treat. They both used blood sugar monitors to analyse what gave them spikes and what didnt. The more you learn about nutrition the more I believe you realise there are no hard and fast one size fits all fixes just general rules that wise to follow such as reduce or cut out added sugars as much as possible , eat organic if you can afford, favour high fibre nutritionally dence foods in preference to hyper processed foods such as cake and Pringles. Let’s face it I find Pringles so addictive given half a chance I would eat an entire tube in an evening zero real nutrition just junk . I did stop eating crisps and cake/biscuits for around 10 months and guess what I lost 32 pounds………small modifications to diet swapping poor foods for better ones like 25 grams of nuts for Pringles can make a real difference.
I remember I read somewhere that the oats have prebiotic properties meaning it helps with the gut bacteria balance. Even though I can't back it up I kind of wanted to mention it here just to give you another perspective. That the food that might not seems to be a great source of fuel to a person might actually be great for person's microbiome. Also as much as the wheat is unpopular these days especially on this channel I can imagine, wheat bran is something that might actually have a great health benefits. According to my doctor it helps to develop certain gut bacteria and kind of brushes colon walls.
Hi doc, 1 am 45yo I do have 137 LDL , FBS 103, AIC 5.46 and B/P 110/70. I am a filipino and we love to eat white rice. Since my lab results go high I switch to whole grains like rice and oats. I am now into low GI and food cut my red meat coz can't live with out carbo. I usually prepare my whole grain oats in the morning with chicken breast, moringa leaves, spices and just sauteed everything in Canola oil. I use Canola oil bcoz of its mono and polyunsaturated and Alpha linoleic acid. I will get back to you once I'm done with my lab results. But to be honest to be physically active everyday means a lot to live healthy. My mom's 88yo now. Chainsmoker since age 18. She stills smokes now taking med for hb pressure yet eating rice everyday. I saw her still active. Her secret is raw garlic for hb and she stays herself away from stress
I ate oatmeal every morning for about one or two months. That’s all the carbs I was having. It really started upsetting my psoriasis. I stopped eating it and the psoriasis got better.
I worked in the same factory 6 days a week for 29 years. I ate the "Old Fashioned " oatmeal every day for 29 years because it didn't need to be refrigerated. I am now 75 years old and retired and still alive.
You will live to be at least 95 due to your excellent diet. Doctor eckberg doesn't know anything about oatmeal. He spent 1 hour researching for this video.
I eat oatmeal every single day. Old fashioned rolled oats with a dash of cinnamon and a tbs of almond butter. My blood numbers are beyond phenomenal. I feel amazing and I’m 6’2 168 11% body fat. This guy know nothing. Be your own doctor
I eat rolled oats with low fat milk and cinnamon and a small banana for breakfast and i find it holds me until lunch.I am a diabetic and it does not spike my sugar.I love eating it cold I soak it it overnight in the skim milk in the fridge
Unsweetened, plain instant oatmeal. 1 egg mixed in. 1/2 cup organic blueberries or raspberries. NO ADDED SWEETENER. After I got accustomed to oatmeal w/o sweetener….i don’t miss it much. Here’s where I trip up, big piece of fresh baked bread with tbsp cream cheese and tsp of jam. Haha. But it’s sooooo yummy. This is a great video. Thank you!
Steel cut oats with coconut milk, walnuts, blueberries & and dash of vanilla- delicious! I like your yogurt recipe. And I’m a fan of making your own yogurt. Do you have an episode on making yogurt & benefits of different bacteria?
Hi Doc. I can tell your not a fan of oats but you did talk about what is the magic of oatmeal. It is a good vehicle for the other foods that make it a great breakfast if your not a diabetic. I like to do what is called overnight quick oats with whole milk. My favourite combo is ground flax seed for extra fibre, nuts for more protein and fats, raisins, cinnamon and a little maple syrup which is lower on the glycemic index for a sugar. I went to that as my go to from store bought bread, peanut butter and jam. I feel it did help me lose some stubborn weight that I was having difficulty with and I am able to keep it off. I feel more satiated in the morning and I feel it gives my the energy for my workout and job. On my days off I do eggs. I’m a big breakfast guy would not miss it. The meal I could skip would be lunch or supper if I had a later lunch.
He doesn't know anything about oats. He spent 1 hour researching oats. He never once mentioned the miracle compound held inside oats. We know what it is ;). Idiot eckberg.
Thank you so much sir, I am gluten and corn intolerant, I now have high cholesterol after going low carb and recently added oats back. I tolerate them fine in a dense, clean, oatmeal breakfast muffin that I have with 1 piece of turkey bacon and 2 apples (all organic) but if I try to have it again later in the day, my body bogs down. I love your chia seed suggestion to increase the soluble fiber, which is why I added the oats back to begin with. Now I can reduce the oats, increase the chia and should do even better. My doctor liked the low carb and wanted me to stay with it as much as possible. I have a lot more energy on low carb than I ever did before. Thanks again for your help and expertise. We appreciate you!
Same here! About the high cholesterol. I too do low carb/IF/OMD and I was surprised when my Dr stated that my cholesterol is somewhat high. I don't get it🤔 So I began, Berberine. We'll see 🫤
I do half a cup, steelcut, and add some cinnamon. With blueberries mixed in afterwards, high protein powder, one scoop, one handful of macadamia nuts, a few scoops of yoghurt with live cultures and a sprinkling of coconut.
I started to eat rolled oats to lose weight, and I reached my weight loss goal, but I decide to keep eating oatmeal everyday because it's very good for health. Honestly, oatmeal is my favorite food now ❤ I eat oatmeal with shiitake mushrooms, broccoli, cabbage, lettuce, fish,...
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That's great. So many people forget that oatmeal can be the foundation of savory foods. It's good in salads or any way you would eat a rice bowl. I like it with shrimp and broccoli with soy sauce and garlic seasoning.
Doctor I cannot thank you enough for how much I've learned from you! I know there are many videos about yogurt making.... But....I would love to hear how you make your yogurt!
Great video! Many thanks for sharing. The only thing I suggest is instead of using Yogurt as a replacement consider Kefir instead which is just as easy to ferment at home and much healthier for you gut microbial health
I so love learning about health choices in context, its so much more engaging and easier to retain. I get the idea that dairy needs to be fermented for some reason, and that milk is not good, cream is better, butter better than cream, ghee and clarified butter are fully 'good'. Is it that fermentation kills the baby cow hormones, or that the proteins are altered somehow, or both?
Fermentation eats up the sugar, like how wine fermentation eats up the grape sugars to produce a “dry”(less sweet) wine. Have read it also helps with lactose intolerance, making dairy easier to digest.
Another excellent run-through. Regarding breakfast : Many people who do a physically demanding manual job wouldn’t contemplate skipping breakfast for the sake of “Intermittent Fasting”. If they’re anything like me, they’d feel like they were “running on empty”, or about to flake out!
Not so much if you're eating carnivore/no carbs, but yeah, if you eat carbs and your body is used to only burning carbs instead of fat you won't fair too well skipping breakfast and then doing hard manual labor.
Really? So are you saying eating zero carbs and skipping breakfast will result in having more energy for doing a physically demanding daily job?@@HappilyCarnivore
I do a quite physical job and have been doing that job while fasting or on keto, so without carbs in the morning. Obviously you'll need to have adapted to fat burning before you do that. It's going to depend on exactly how extreme the physicality is, though. You don't want to be doing 70%+ and going over your lactate heart rate while on fat burning only.
@@EaglePicking i agree as a endurance cyclist I don't do keto not enough and hard to feed on a bike but carbs are a different story i can tailor my feeds to my needs 30 min.offset. i can also feed night before on slow carbs. Works quite well. But i couldnt make the keto work for my endurance needs.
This channel found me 😂. This literally my fourth day eating 2 to 4 packs of oatmeal a day. Great energy, increased confidencr and I've lost 10 pounds. I eat between 12 to 6 p.m. Thanks 💪
If you understand macros and calories, you can program oats into your daily food without any issues. My first meal of the day is 1/2 cup raw organic oats (just a little hot water stirred in), 1/2 cup frozen mixed berries, 4 whole eggs, 2oz white rice, 2oz raw beef liver, and 1tbsp cod liver oil. I use the oats and berries to achieve my daily carb and calorie goal. If I wanted to lower my daily carbs and calories, the oats would definitely be the first thing to go because of their higher carb and calorie count. Thank you for a great video Doc…
I have been eating 2 oatcakes with one or either of almond butter, peanut butter or macadamia butter on. I aim to buy all organic oatcakes and nut butters too. I feel pretty good to be honest and I like the simplicity and the mix of nutrients I get (carbs, protein, fibre etc) from that small meal/snack when I'm not feeling particularly hungry. I am not a big meat eater, although I enjoy chicken and fish, along with eggs & cheese (I know it's classed as dairy) too. I find it works for me anyway, but may not work for everyone.
I used to eats eggs and oatmeal everyday, and started getting terrible indigestion. I cut out the oatmeal (and most other carbs) and the indigestion disappeared, along with 30lbs of fat.
I like eating oats with a tablespoon or two or strawberry jam cooked into it, depending on how much sweetness I want. I leave it slightly wet but without any added milk because I don't feel the need to add milk. It might be more sugar than some people might like, but any oats that I eat is generally great for the stomach due to the fermentation factor. Oats is also something that can be added to a host of savory dishes, breads, cookies and more, making this neutral grain such a nice addition to stockpile in the pantry.
Could you do a vlog on how you make your yogurt please ! This is something i would be very interested in making for something different to eat on a low carb eating plan 😋
Thank you for another great easily digested 😁 informative video. Being a fan of oats, it was good to hear I'm moving in the right direction with the chia, pumpkin seeds, yoghurt that I add.
I'm glad you pointed out that oats affect different people in different ways. I've always eaten oatmeal since I was a kid. Typically a bowl a day. Mind you, I use the plain whole grain oats (not the kind with the added sugar or treats in them) cooked with unpasteurized milk... with bananas and blueberries tossed in with some honey to top it off. Always fills me up, never leaves me feeling bloated or hungry. A few of my friends would see me eating it and say it's bad for me and I was always like "how though?! What about it is bad?" This video helped shed light on some of the downsides, but I figure as long as I stay active and avoid processed foods, plain oats aren't going to hurt me much, if at all.
I started eating oatmeal for breakfast a few months ago after experiencing painful gastritis and inflamed bowels and gut. I organic rolled oats, full sized, and I stay full for hours. I put some honey, salt and cinnamon in it, and sometimes some berries. A couple of weeks ago the store didn't have my oats so I had to buy porridge oats. Also rolled, but much smaller in size, and after a few days I noticed that I got cravings and wanted more to eat less than an hour after later. I went back to my normal oats as soon as I could and again I stay full and satisfied for hours. I avoid anything flour, sugar and even fruit and veggies because they mess up my gut and I get cravings and feel hungry all the time. Oats on the other hand soothes my gut. I use it for pizza base, as tortillas and in baking and my gut is healing, I don't get cravings and I stay satisfied for hours afterwards. Oh, and I used to either do intermittent fasting or eat scrambled eggs for breakfast. Oats most DEFINITELY has an anti inflammatory effect on my body avd gut. I think a lot of people don't understand that there is a difference between how the oats have been treated.
When I make oatmeal, I eat it savory with corn, eggs, cheese, salt and furikake and sometimes add chia seeds. It's a strange concoction I made up and I love it. I like to drop the egg into the oatmeal and separate the whites while trying not to break the yolk until it is about half way cooked.
I've gotten perhaps a majority of my calories this year and likely last year too off oatmeal. In part because it's quick and easy to make, minimal preparation/cleanup. Traditional/rolled mostly, sometimes quick. (I get steel cut is supposed to be healthier, but costs more and takes longer to make.) As other folks mention, if you overeat the quantity, you likely will be drowsy. Incidentally by more a fluke, I've mixed it with coffee and lemon tea if you want some unique (and no extra calorie) taste to it.
I'm 71 . 4 years ago my uric acid and creatinine went sky high and i went to the hospital and was given a list of what to eat and what not and to come back for a blood test every 3 months . I went 100% vegetarian , chose a supermarket with higher standards , i dont drink . My breakfast became instant oats mixed with weetabix and 3 chopped fresh fruits and cold soy milk . Within 3-6 month i was another person . I was a sportman anyway , run 3 times a weeck 25 mn 3 km etc , exercise and swim a lot but i felt the upgrade . I feel better , look better, weigh less without effort . Toilet frequency perfect . Never hungry . During that period i took vitamin B12 tabs as suppliments . I am back to eating chicken and fish but my breakfast remains strictly the same . lunch is basically a salad with a boiled egg . never eat out .
because i missed fish and chicken breast cooked properly , no skin no fat in curries and soups "i live in thailand " to add more nutrients not in veg . I do add an egg in my salad at midday for B12 . All high purin foods are banned forever . @@danluther1741
That's great how you changed things for the better for yourself. BUT, you might want to change from instant oatmeal to either rolled or steel cut. The glycemic index and load on the instant is REALLY not good for us.
@@danluther1741It would take a lot more space here than I have time for, but suffice to say that many many nutrients are more easily bio-available in an animal based diet.
Oatmeal has a lot of I nsecticides over 66 found in The grains Great information. Point ON This man is educating us making us think and using common sense whenever I listen to him I feel like I’m in a health class at the top in university
I'm 82 and have been taking it for years and years. It's a good food but not the "be all and end all". I'm in great shape and have cardiovascular disease and must manage my digestive system very carefully. So, go figure!!! From my experience, this is a good video with lots of wonderful, sensible information.
I much enjoyed this video, especially the editing. I often find Dr. Ekberg's videos have too many "snippets"of short videos, whereas this one was more straightforward and focused. Thank you for your work!
Thanks for another great video. I'm so glad you are sharing to help us cut through the wealth of poor information out there. I'm often cooking oats with full fat coconut cream, water as necessary, chia seeds, and cinnamon. Top with fermented yoghurt, unsweetened stewed fruit like bramley apple or rhubarb, occssionally a little honey 👍
Thank u for your guidance you have helped me drop from 471 to 268 thanks to your guidance. I fasted for 48 hrs and gained 3 pounds how? I thought water retention but I take Lasix ...so doc how can I gain weight by fasting for 2 days?❤❤
Thank you @8888riqui. Don't have a clear answer for you, but it would still have to have something to do with water retention. It would probably sort itself out in the following days 😄
@drekberg Thank you for all you do and sharing step by step every posting so everyone can understand. You have saved my life with your teaching thank you again ❤
Well done, one thought is to avoid using weight-scales to measure your progress as suggested it does not consider the weight of water which can be ignored nor does it factor in the increased density of muscles (which you would be wise to be building with exercise no matter how little you can manage now) gauge your progress with looser fitting clothes and the extra holes in any belts you use on jeans etc. Keep going. 👍
I started eating overnight oats (no sugar) in May. Every day I have oats for breakfast. I add various seeds, nuts, dry fruit, low fat Greek yogurt and season fruits + banana as a sweetener. Its magic. My digestion has improved vastly and I feel much better overall. Thanks for this informative video!
I have lost weight eating oatmeal. I feel great after a few minutes of feeling full… I eat it with walnuts, blue berries or strawberries and honey…. It has help me to not have such a big appetite…..
I had a constant insulin monitor for a month. I couldn't find steel cut oats so I bought rolled ones. I tested my blood sugar eating plain oatmeal (no salt); with full milk, a mix of flax, chia, pumpkin, and sunflower seeds; with live plain yoghurt; with cold pressed flax seeds. The RESULT WAS EXACTLY THE SAME: my blood sugar jumped high from a healthy range, but it came back down to normal within 15 minutes. I still eat oats sometimes, namely because uncooked oats (basically untoasted, unsweetened granola) is WAY CHEAPER than chia, and it is filling and satisfying. Raw oats (occasionally I am forced to buy steamed ones) are also so sweet there's no need for sugar, but sometimes I add a spoonful of raw cacao powder or cinnamon for variety. It is also the fastest breakfast I can gulp down in a hurry - a big plus because I am not a morning person. It keeps me going until dinner time, or maybe I have a raw carrot for lunch with my water...
Oats is my survival food during my cancer treatment. Because I cant eat I have tube in my stomach for liquid food. I am 20 years cancer free thnks God.
praise God!. Jesus Christ took every sickness, disease, and sin in His body and all of that died with Him on the cross, Jesus rose again without any of that and if you are born again you can walk in that too.
I have stage 4 and can't eat anything with glutamine or methionine, no sugars, no carbs...meaning strict vegetarian diet is the go to (no avocados)....I'm struggling with what to eat for breakfast because I have to eat with chemopills, 2 times a day, 12h in between, so I can't do fasting either. What should I have for breakfast? Any suggestions?
Try strict carnivore diet
Animal protein is a no go for me because of high levels of methionine
@@Nikita_848 Flaxseeds, Chia pudding (chia seeds, almond milk and some berries (if you can)), green smoothie, etc.
Oatmeal is my security food. Reminds me of my sainted Mom who fed us oatmeal for breakfast. I’ve been eating oatmeal for years and years. I use steel cut oats and add a little chia, buckwheat, quinoa , peanut butter and protein powder. I turn 83 in December. Love your videos.
I add pumpkin seeds, macadamia butter, hemp and chia seeds with cinnamon to my steel cut oats
I add blueberries, cloves and cinnamon to my oatmeal.
Oatmeal 2 or 3 times a week with flax extra oat bran seeds or nuts dried fruit or fresh berries dash of cinnamon and almond milk ... works for me for regularity and digestion
Hope so. I turn 83 in December, I drive, exercise walk and enjoy my life. Have a great day.
I cut it from my diet completely, never looked back. Instead I eat curd cheese with berries.
Ive started eating oats in the evening, helping me relax and sleep well. I am going through a particularly difficult time in my life, i needed something to help me relax. Im 63 and so far its really helping me. ❤
Eating the right kind of carbohydrates in the evening, like whole grains or vegetables, can help you sleep better. These foods help your body produce serotonin, a brain chemical that makes you feel relaxed and helps you fall asleep. It's also important because they keep your blood sugar level steady throughout the night, preventing sleep disturbances. Just make sure to eat them a few hours before bedtime, so your body has time to digest. Remember, it's not just about what you eat, but also maintaining a regular bedtime and a comfortable sleeping environment to get good sleep.
Hope you're doing well 🙏🏼
Hope you’re doing better. ❤️
10 Dr's 10 different versions of what oatmeal does for you. I eat what I feel for, being doing that for years.
Bless you x hope your OK x
I stopped eating breakfast. I was always told breakfast was the most important. I'm never really hungry in the morning I forced myself to do it because i thought i should. I'm finding out I don't have to eat breakfast. I have more energy, and I'm less hungry throughout the day. It was the best thing I ever did. I don't eat until at least 11:30 or noon, and I'm better for it, and I'm losing weight❤
Thankyou Doctor❤
Thank you for your advice 🙏
I Run 3 miles in the morning without breakfast .no problem att all iam full of energy i eat at 12:30
Depends on your goals. The human body is meant to have one to two perhaps three meals a day. Skipping one meal you're still in good shape. Most important thing to remember is what you eat
There is a book
Breakfast is a Dangerous Meal: Why You Should Ditch Your Morning Meal For Health and Wellbeing
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My husband eats porridge since he was 5 years old. He had in 40.years we are together possible 5 or 6 times something else, eg cornflakes.
Hes 74 now had lung cancer and 1/4 lung removal, then he had a knee replacement, then lung cancer again and chemotherapy and radiation.
Doctors calling him the " star patient ". . As he recovered always very quickly. I mean really quickly.
The only difference between him and myself it's the breakfast. I eat mostly nothing or have a blueberries smoothy. He sticks to his oats and o believe by now it made a huge difference in his recovery
De Ekberg, 2 years ago I lost 80 pounds (250 to 170) with the help of your educational videos. It is not easy keeping it off but again, your guidance helps keep my focus on a healthy lifestyle. Thank You VERY much.
Keep going!!!!!! 👍🏻
Isn't it amazing that "merely" cooperating with Nature yields the best results!
Besides Dr. Ekberg, another of my reliable sources in this area has been Dr. Robert Lustig.
Keep it rollin'!🎉
I ate oatmeal for breakfast everyday for a year and all it did was give me high blood pressure. So I switched to an all meat diet and I lost 40lbs and off my blood pressure medicine
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Hello Sir, I know most probably you won't read or see my comment, but I want to thank you from the bottom of my heart.
I'm a super healthy, energetic,
25 year old Iranian young man thanks to you.
I was 107 kg with many autoimmune conditions and other problems 4 years ago.
The first video I saw was your video on quitting bread for 30 days.
I dropped my weight to 76 kg in just 4 months thanks to you.
You changed my life forever and inspired me to study nutrition and hopefully become 10% as good of an expert that you are.
I'm super depressed and hopeless these days and can't stop thinking about ending my life, but your videos are like an Oasis for this troubled man...
I thank you sir... I am forever grateful.
Much love and much more respect🙏🏻
WOW ! YOU CERTAINLY MADE A POSITIVE IMPACT ON YOUR OWN HEALTH ! YOU CLEARLY HAVE THE STRENGTH OF CHARACTER TO MAKE GOOD CHANGES FOR YOUR HEALTH AND YOUR LIFE 👍
I AM SORRY TO HEAR THAT YOU ARE DEPRESSED AND I HOPE THAT YOU WILL FIND WAYS TO WORK THROUGH IT.
AND ALSO TO PERHAPS LOOK INTO SOME OF THE THINGS WHICH MAY BE ADDING TO YOUR DEPRESSION. FOR INSTANCE MANY PEOPLE INCLUDING MYSELF HAVE ISSUES WITH OUR LIVERS WHICH AFFECT OUR MOOD AND ALSO LOW B VITAMINS AND OTHER THINGS CAN ALSO PLAY A PART IN OUR EMOTIONAL HEALTH - ASWELL AS HOW WE ARE AFFECTED BY OTHERS AND OUR ENVIRONMENT.
I WISH YOU WELL WITH YOUR HEALTH JOURNEY - IT SEEMS THAT YOU HAVE ALREADY MADE A MAJOR SUCCESS THROUGH YOUR OWN DIET CHANGES - I HOPE YOU WILL CONTINUE TO STUDY & WORK ON YOUR PHYSICAL / EMOTIONAL / SPIRITUAL HEALTH WITH RENEWED HOPE. ❤
Beautiful comment full of encouragement. I share the same sentiments for this bright young man learning nutrition. . Dr Eckberg reminds me of my professor of biochemistry in nursing school. He is fabulous. I loved nutrition and biochemistry courses.
Hi well done with your weight loss.
Please walking is good for depression at 4 x a week. Yoga stretches and a bit of meditation with background music.
Don’t forget to take BComplex, Zinc and Selenium to give you energy help you to relax.
Deep breathing exercises and join a group or gym
Just keep stròkin ( Clarence carter) lol
Please consider also your vitamin d levels. If it's low you should take vitamin D3and K2. It helps with depression. Also omega 3. You can also check your thyroid.
Praying for you.❤
Dear Dr. Ekberg, Your videos are always so well researched, and simply explained. This helps me take important decisions on transforming my eating habits, one step at a time. A Big Thanks to you. Please continue your pivotal work!
Thank You @subramanianrajiv3989 so much for showing your appreciation and supporting the channel, and for helping me get the message of health out to the world. 🙏 🏆 😄
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🎯 Key Takeaways for quick navigation:
00:00 🌾 Introduction to the Impact of Eating Oatmeal Daily
- Debunking myths about oatmeal's magical properties.
- Emphasizing the need to consider what oatmeal replaces in your diet.
01:18 🍞 Comparing Oatmeal to Other Breakfast Options
- Oatmeal as a healthier alternative to common breakfast foods.
- Questioning the necessity of breakfast and exploring intermittent fasting.
03:06 🌿 Oatmeal's Impact on Skin Health
- Discussing oatmeal's benefits for inflammatory skin conditions.
- Analyzing the actual effectiveness of oatmeal for skin health.
04:00 🥣 Nutritional Content of Oatmeal
- Evaluating the mineral content in oatmeal.
- Understanding the limitations of these nutrients in addressing skin issues.
05:17 💪 Oatmeal and Protein for Muscles
- Examining the protein content in oatmeal.
- Comparing oatmeal's protein to other sources for optimal health.
06:54 ⚡ Oatmeal as an Energy Source
- Assessing oatmeal's carbohydrate content and its impact on energy levels.
- Comparing energy derived from fats and carbohydrates.
07:48 🌾 Oatmeal's Place in a Balanced Diet
- Recognizing oats as one of the better grains.
- Discussing the historical and nutritional profile of oats.
09:08 ⚖️ Oatmeal's Role in Weight Loss
- Exploring the claim of oatmeal aiding in weight loss.
- Understanding the role of insulin resistance in weight management.
11:24 📊 Insulin Resistance and Carbohydrate Intolerance
- Detailing how insulin resistance affects carbohydrate metabolism.
- Emphasizing the importance of individual metabolic health in diet choices.
14:11 🔬 Measuring Metabolic Health
- Suggesting key health metrics to gauge insulin sensitivity.
- Understanding the relationship between these metrics and diet.
16:11 🍚 Evaluating Oatmeal for Different Metabolic States
- Assessing the suitability of oatmeal based on individual metabolic health.
- Providing dietary suggestions for incorporating oats healthily.
19:05 🥛 Alternative Healthy Breakfast Options
- Comparing oatmeal to other healthy breakfast choices.
- Offering examples of nutritious meals with balanced macronutrients.
21:22 🥑 Comparing Fiber Content in Foods
- Analyzing the fiber content in oats and alternatives like chia seeds and avocado.
- Discussing the role of fiber in managing cholesterol and digestive health.
24:07 🍳 Diverse Meal Options for Metabolic Health
- Presenting varied meal ideas suitable for different metabolic profiles.
- Focusing on balancing fats, proteins, and carbohydrates.
26:21 ❤️ Oats and Heart Disease Risk Reduction
- Evaluating the claim that oats reduce heart disease risk.
- Comparing oats' fatty acid profile with other foods like avocado.
28:28 🌿 Oatmeal and Digestive Health: A Balanced View
- Assessing the impact of oats on digestive health.
- Considering individual tolerance to oats and other grains.
30:13 🌾 Grain Sensitivities and Oats
- Exploring the spectrum of grain sensitivities, including oats.
- Understanding cross-reactivity in grain intolerances.
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My skin cleared up when I started to eat oatmeal. I was highly constipated and oatmeal helped me go to the barhroom again. From my experience, gut issues will cause acne, so I highly recommend oatmeal for that. No gut issues, no acne. ♥️
Same!
Same. I started to eat overnight oats with lots of protein during lunch break at work. It's only been one week, and my constipation is already gone. I also feel less hungry during the day.
Dr. Edberg: I am 85 years old, and I give thanks for your videos. I have long been making many of the changes that you recommend, and I have lost 50 pounds (!) and I know myself to be much healthier. Thanks so much, John Bassett PhD
I have been fasting for some months now , I used to weigh 223lbs now I’m at 178lbs, taking this man’s advice was probably the best thing I’ve ever done. If Anyone has any questions I’ll be more then happy to answer in the replies.
The Doc. Saved my life! There’s nothing you could tell me other then he’s a Godsend! You’re on your way to you’re best life! Good stuff!
I agree. I lost 9 kg too in 2 months. Going to continue IF, keto to lose another 5 kg to achieve my ideal weight
What did you do? I need to loose weight.
@@marciabarreto780 first things first cut out Soda/juice. Have a schedule when to eat food everyday. I suggest 12-5pm and after that no food/snacks till the next day. Try and average 10 thousand steps a day. Also I high suggest buying a scale to keep track and to motivate you once you seen results. Drink plenty of water
I eat oats every day - 20+ years now. Intermittent Fasting has brought me from 220+ to under 178 lbs.
I’ve been doing 30% protein, 30-40% carbs, 30-40% fats for a while now, and I feel great, I’ve lost weight, my skin looks great and my energy levels are better than ever. I eat oatmeal about twice to three times a month when I’m craving sweet, creamy things (always around my period). I do rolled oats boiled in full-fat goat milk, add vanilla extract, Stevia or Allulose to sweeten, a pinch of salt and abit of cinnamon or nutmeg. I top with crushed almonds and walnuts, pumpkin seeds, ground flax seed, chopped up 70% dark chocolate and chopped fruits (usually banana or berries). If I’m feeling abit extra, I even add abit of ghee or pure butter. I eat it warm, and it’s not just delicious, but so comforting and satisfying when I’m PMSing and craving carbs…my body is just wired to crave carbs + fat + sweet and/or creamy things during that time of the month. Sometimes I’ll also make chicken Alfredo using low-carb pasta and chicken breast during that time eventhough I don’t usually care for it, I try to make the healthiest version of it without compromising taste too much.
I love oats and make mine savory instead of sweet so it is a satisfying meal. You can use savory herbs and spices. Different recipes online
I eat around 45g of steel cut Oats each morning around 08:00 which is the break from a 14 hour "fasting period". One benefit of the Oats is I am then no longer hungry until much later in the day when I have a final meal around 17:00hrs. The oats are eaten with berries and 5,000 IU's Vitamin D supplement. I've had the best and healthiest three years of my life.
Nice the hear this and you are feeling well I am doing similar and feeling very good too..Cheers to Oats!!
If you cut out the carbs entirely you will never experience another hunger pain, once you've gone through the withdrawal symptoms, anyway
@@barefootjakejake7765 I’ve never had a hunger pain. I eat veg, raw milk, oats, root veg, meat, eggs & nothing processed. I’m healthy, happy & more importantly, unvaccinated! 👍😂
@simonbroddle754 lol well at least you have the unvaccinated, meat and eggs parts going for you😅
@@barefootjakejake7765 😂👍
I do eat oatmeal everyday BUT I use 1/4 cup of organic rolled oats soaked in 1 cup of Greek yogurt for 8 hours topped with 1/2 cup of wild blueberries and 1/4 cup of walnuts. Soaking them in Greek yogurt and eating it cold turns it into resistance starch for my microbiome and with the protein in the yogurt and fat in the walnuts that really blunts any blood sugar spike. Not everyone can or should do this but it works for me.
Works great for me too!
I make mine and my daughters with full fat kefir, but resistance starch ? She essentially stopped eating bread or cereal for breakfast and her weight has dropped. Me myself is obviously like a greek statue of Hercules.
Me too
I'm going to try this 😊
If the technique you’re using increases resistant starch, how’s the gas?
I would also recommend that when possible eat only organic oats that have not been treated with herbicides like Roundup. Costco is a good source for organic sprouted oat’s which are really good.
And sprouted,!
My mothers husband ate oatmeal every single morning for decades. That’s all he ever ate for breakfast. He also was addicted to bread and ate bread every single day all day long. He died at 94 years old but what killed him was the therapy given for leukemia. It hit him so badly that they had to stop treatment. You would have never known that he had leukemia. He was a very strong, hard-working man and only in the last few months of life. Did he even quit working in the shop.
This is why you shouldn’t go get annual check ups, or any check ups; check ups are designed to get you hooked on something;
@user-fj5si9tz6p he died at 94, so he would’ve been eating bread and oatmeal that were manufactured more recently.
My 99 year old neighbour eats oatmeal made with whole milk, and toast with marmalade every morning. She's in better health than her 66 year old daughter...!
your mothers husband 🤦♀️makes him your father or stepfather
@@anahash3221 if it was my dad, I would’ve said my dad. Why would my dad leave my step brother his house? And he wasn’t my stepdad. He did not step in to be my dad.
Your video on the benefits of eating oats daily was incredibly informative! I appreciate how you broke down the nutritional value and debunked common myths, all while providing practical tips for incorporating oats into a balanced diet. Your clear explanations and evidence-based approach make this content both engaging and educational. Keep up the fantastic work, and thank you for promoting healthier lifestyle choices!
I genuinely don’t eat oats, too often. Maybe once every 6 to 8 months. This video was very interesting, I learned a lot about oats. I love it when you compare it to other foods within your examples. It’s really eye-opening. Thank you so much for your continuous efforts and passion to make our lives better.
Having a treat after many months with no oatmeal, I put butter and Brewer's Yeast flakes, Non-fortified, on it. The other day I did add whole milk powder and Peanut Butter. I don't plan to eat this on a regular basis. I continue to lose weight, but no in a linear manner. I hope this does not throw me off. Just in time for Halloween, In need to stay off sugar and look for ways to eat comfort foods with no sugar or very little. I was totally off sugar until a recent, long visit with family.
@@walkerpublications4418 I toast the oats in a frying pan before putting them in my Vitamin to make oat flower for pancakes, waffles and other baked goods.
I would only recommend eating oats, if it is fermented for at least 24-36 hours before cooking.
1 cup of fermented oats = 2 cups of regular oats.
@@brusso456 by fermenting do you mean soaking the Oats and what would you recommend?
@@regmcnallynally8879 just soak in water, optional 1 add small amount of vinegar, optional 2 if you have any other ferments, add a teaspoon of liquid from it.
I do intermittent fasting, eat mostly organic and low carb. But oatmeal is one of the few high carb food that I really like and instinctively make me feel that's good for me, the other high carb I enjoy are bananas and quality honey.
I prepare my oatmeal with a lot of cinnamon, often with sheep milk or adding skyr, greek yogurt or kefir and some Brazil, macadamia or walnut nuts and blueberries...for me a great cheap and healthy meal that keeps energized for hours! 😄
i do the same. dates. cinnamon. prunes. milk powder
guys how do you eat cinnamon? you mean you add cinnamon powder?
I eat organic oatmeal by Andrew lessman in small quantities being insulin resistant and have fatty liver. Is high in fiber which is good
That sounds good. I love sheep milk
It has come to our knowledge that intermittent fasting is not safe!
LETS GO! HEALTH CHAMPIONS!
down to 245 from 355lbs Doc ... you the best ❤
Get organic PESTICIDE (glyphosate etc)..
That is really GREAT, congratulations!!!!
One doctor says oats are good for you, the other doctor says oats are the worst, don’t know which doctor to listen too? 🤷♂
Use your brain.
I use organic steel cut oats! I’m 82 and do mostly grass fed and organic. May have good genetic too. I do Not take any meds so far.. just my supplements. 🙏🏼
High grain intake is bad, grains turn into sugars. If you're an athlete or very active it's different but most people aren't.
Does oatmeal lower blood sugar?
Not this one!
I’m 78 years old,still going strong, but I recently started eating steel cut oats for breakfast. I am beginning to find many foods indigestible, but not oats. I add ground flax seed and chia seeds. It also keeps me regular.
I also add cinnamon to your selection
problem is that steel cut oats and flax(not chia) have both oxalate. it can give you kidney stones
Please do a complete video on
Oxalates, Salicylates, Purines, Lectins, Histamines and the effects they have on the body. Thanks!
Yes that would be good
Common denominator....intestinal permeability.
Excellent presentation! I wish you would have mentioned that non-organic oats usually have been "treated" with Round-up prior to harvest and have found to contain high concentrations of this poison.
This should have been the first thing he mentioned!! Wth?!
Yes. There are many health problems from glyphosate (Roundup) according to Stephanie Seneff.
most poignant comment
I actually like oats. Love them. Eat them almost every day. Best thing about this channel is the fact he is making people ask good questions... Adds context... Applicable to everything....
The questuonnim asking, is why did he make such a poor video on oats without researching them. A few charts on their carb values to cover the basics and he is done. What a cheap filler video.
@@user-pf5xq3lq8i cheap is a person with negativity .
@user. You're smug sarcasm is completely undeserved. This video was nothing but completely accurate, and out have made multiple comments trying to convince yourself its not. This is, of course, a joke but you almost sound like you work for "big oat" with your comments.
Love oats. Cheap too!
@@Biggiifulhe said 'it's not like a magic anti inflammatory medicine that's going to reverse inflammatory conditions', however, studies have not confirmed that one way or the other with some suggesting it may reverse inflammation. So he's made a definitive statement about its lack of efficacy but there's no evidence to that effect. Also he states that 'most people are sensitive to wheat' which is also completely and not backed up by any scientific studies. And that is in the first 9 minutes.
I have listened to many health experts on the internet but Dr Sten is by far exceptional... 💯✌️👍
I eat oatmeal everyday since 2010 and my cholesterol is good. After learning about intermittent fasting to improve A1C, so I did stop eating oatmeal for a year and my cholesterol (LDL) was triple what I was when eating oatmeal. During one year of intermittent fasting (skipping breakfast) my A1C was no change compare with eating oatmeal for breakfast. So now I continue to eat oatmeal for breakfast again for over 8 months now, and my cholesterol LDL is dropped to the level that I was.
I ate oats (porridge) EVERY day during pregnancy and after giving birth my stomach was the flattest its ever been…this blew my mind completely. I also stayed off sugar. Maybe a combination of the 2. Oat are incredible.
Mine too after pregnancy but entirely without oats. Never ate it
You mean incredibly bad compared to a proper diet without grains
@@VndNvwYvvSvv Why spread meaningless hate? Oatmeal is a healthy and natural food, and humans have eaten it for thousands of years. If you pref a diet without grain, then good for you.
@@Luke-lp2ko Thank you! Agree. I just found out I have Celiac (explains everything I've been going thru the past 6 mos!) - I'm rewatching this video bc I now need to use oatmeal for some breakfast some mornings. I'm not micro into the *perfect* clean diet, I just have to dumpall the gluten out NOW before I have severe damage. Nongluten oats are better than grains & than eggs every morning, that adds up too.
@Luke-lp2ko indeed, not all live in countries with avokados everywhere. I love them, but rather eat local food. I had a moment of disgust after noticing my fishoil D3- vit capsels were coated with gelatin from beef that Ive avoided for over 20 years. Idea of eating only meat isnt for me. After meaningful meetings with each animal species it gets hard to devour their flesh if the life has been taken too early. Lastly staring at deer and talking to her... probably going to finish my freezer storage and just stick to eggs for no on. Bests🎏
I've been eating oats for breakfast literally from the day I was born. I stopped eating oats when I started keto, and gradually I got arthritis in my fingers. One morning I couldn't move any of my fingers at all. At that point for other reasons (for better bowel movements) I decided to start oatmeal again, I never expected it would have an effect on my arthritis, but miraculously the very next day, I regained movement in my fingers to a large extent. It was totally unexpected and at first I couldn't understand why my condition had improved so dramatically. The only thing I did differently was the oats! My guess is that the soluble fiber fed the good bacteria and reduced inflammation. But after seeing what you have to say about Chia seeds, I think I will give that a try! Thank you.
Very interesting. I wonder if your keto diet was high in oxalates?
Almonds, spinach, dark chocolate, peanuts, green tea, pre-ripe avocados, etc. These are all high in oxalates. Oxalates can make arthritis worse.
While adapting to keto it is so easy to get an imbalance in your electrolites due to the lack of carbohydrates. Also carbs get stored with water, if you don´t have carbs it´s easier to loose water and with that important minerals, such as magnesium, very important for your joints and muscles. I tried for about a month, just to experiment. Even though I knew this and paid attention by drinking water with some salt in the morning and taking mineral supplements, my body did not respond well. Everybody is different and has a different gut biome and metabolism.
For artritis it helps to take sunflowerseeds (peeled) and put it in yoghurt with cinnamon (helps by inflammation), honey (lots of minerals).
Some years ago i read this article of a Danish report. They said it helps within 2 weeks, but in my case almost a month. After 3 was it started ich at the places i had pain in my joint, like the same as a wound recover it ich too..
Within a month i had no pain or stiffness in my joint anymore !!!! Until now years later i have no problem with this anymore.
It is so simple.. it seems unbelievable, but it does help !!
I have same experience . Thank god you told me yours too.
Careful with chia seeds if you have a low tolerance for oxalates. Freshly ground flax seed is better. Or hemp seeds.
Best doctor I always share his videos to family and friends 🙏🙏
Thank you so much for your support! It means the world to me that you find my videos helpful enough to share with your loved ones. Keep spreading the knowledge!
started carnivore diet, got constipated, bringing my oats back, it improves digestion
carnivore diet is for yang people and healthy
Nobody should follow a carnivore diet! No matter what you hear, it’s not healthy. They’re beginning to find out that they get more colon cancer and other complications. You need vitamins and minerals… we need plants in our diet to be healthy.
Was there pain and straining, or did you just not go as often? Big difference. I have no problem with that on carnivore - my digestion is excellent. I will NEVER go back to eating slave food, even though I used to eat it, steel cut oats, every morning.
@estherruth4692 oats is not a slave food
My gastroenterologist doctor suggested that I have oats with chia and ground flax seeds. I add to this some kefir and a third cup of mixed berries. I have this for breakfast every day. It helps with my IBD.
Men should not eat flax. It's estrogenic.
25:22 question. what would the Fat Prot Carb Fiber profile be for this:
1 cup oatmeal
1 tbsp heavy cream
1 tbsp golden monk fruit
1 tbsp butter
drinking: 2 cups unsweetened vanilla almond milk
Love love love this channel !!! How balanced explanation , so well dissected and adore the visuals and charts ! Magistral as usual ❤
I eat oats with water, salt, olive oil, and garlic. I eat that with cooked tomato and sausage, it is very good.
Thank you @huiledenoix8014. Now that's different. Sounds pretty good.😄
@@drekberg youre welcome, yes it is good, I recommend it
Digestive problems are my #1 problem with Keto and low carb, because I don't get enough vegetables in. Oats tend to work wonders on that end, as are many other carb rich foods.
This comment has so many logical inconsistencies
@@BiggiifulWhys that, because it doesn’t fit your “meat only” narrative?
The more fibrous food I include, the better my digestion as well.
Everyone should experiment with different things. There are some general health rules but it’s not one size fits all. I refrained from eating breakfast for about 10 years; and during that time, I struggled with constipation and bloating…. I also felt like I was gonna die by lunch time. Now, I’ve been eating oatmeal every morning for 10 years and I realize that breakfast is necessary for me. I rarely get constipated anymore and overall, I feel great. Intermittent fasting doesn’t work for me because I need to eat breakfast, it pushes all the waste out and I commence to having a great day without starving.
I’m not a breakfast eater and incorporate the intermittent fasting and low carbs but still Love my oats with berries and nuts and seeds generally eating middle of the day. I just dont have it everyday, I think variety in our diet is important too, especially as we begin to understand more about how our bodies work. Really appreciate the informative videos that enable us to deepen our understanding and make better choices ❤
Agreed! Would you mind sharing what else you have for breakfast that doesn't have carbs?
I love cold refrigerated oatmeal with berries. I have regular big , daily morning bowel movements. Before this I was constipated. No one will talk me out of eating oatmeal.
You obviously are the BOSS of BMs.
Me too! No more brutal constipation!!
Very interesting, balanced presentation. I'm relieved to learn that i'm probably not ruining my health by eating oats everyday for breakfast. I do it more out of habit than pleasure. Don't add sugar, just a bit of cinnamon, walnuts and pumpkin seeds which hopefully take care of my prostate and general health. It's a convenient everyday breakfast but don't feel it is miraculous either for emptying the bowel; coffee is probably more efficient at that. But it keeps me easily satiated till lunch time. It must be an ok food for me, as i'm doing fine w/out any meds at an already respectable age.
Sugar is fine. Just get it from fruit. Smash a banana in the bowl before you put the oats in then mix. Tastes great!
@@Randoverse Your body will not know if the sugar is from fruit or table sugar. Doesn't make any sense.
Wow, Dr. Eckberg's video completely blew me away! The level of information, transparency, and professionalism in terms of diet, and insulin assistance is truly remarkable. It's rare to find content on UA-cam that's so honest, scientifically sound, and devoid of the usual "YouTubish" fluff. Kudos to Dr. Eckberg for setting a new standard in UA-cam! 🙌🌱💡
I just cut out sugar thanks to your videos motivating me to do so - Last thing I had was a can of normal Coke on Saturday 20th lunchtime. First few days were rough and I was craving a coke/fruit juice/chocolate etc like mad but it's calmed right down now. And I also noticed I am nowhere near as hungry, I feel hungry at lunch time and then again at dinner instead of constantly all day snacking. Hope I can keep it up and keep watching your various videos, this one was especially handy as you actually give examples of the precise food and amounts to eat which I haven't seen you do yet in what I have watched. Thanks for all your videos!
Been on keto for about 5 mo and improvements have been made. Occasionally I will have 1/2 cup rolled oats and will add ground flax and chia seeds and heavy whipping cream just enough to moisten it. When I eat it like that it makes me fill full for much longer. Yes the carbs are there but the extra fiber should slow things down. Ive considered doing that before an extended fast. I would like comments on that.
I love steel cut oatmeal. It helped me drop my total cholesterol by 20 points!
Do you eat it plain or add fruits, sweets,....?
lowering cholesterol is not necessarily a good thing. It's vital for so many things. Don't believe the hype.
Cholesterol is vital for good health…
You’ve been fooled.
Which oats?
@@DovaGaming52Some cholesterol is absolutely necessary. But too much ApoB is the leading cause cardiovascular disease (atherosclerosis). If you have a genetic propensity to create LDL cholesterol, you need to get it under control. And diet may not be enough.
Learn to recognize what foods work for you, not what someone claims. Sure, it takes time, but it is the only way to keep yourself healthy. Over the years, I have determined my personal daily macro requirements and am on zero meds at 70+ years old with a normal BMI. (And I have eaten oatmeal and whole wheat bread for years. The worst diet for me was keto, which put me on statins while I was on it). Know your own body and don't worry about what others say or do. Do your own personal research.
Totally agree...
Agreed. I do best on a balanced diet. Chicken, turkey, fish, pasture raised eggs, cheese, spring mix/spinach, avocado, broccoli, asparagus, sweet potatoes, blueberries, raspberries, cranberries, apples, all beans, all nuts, oatmeal, Ezekiel bread, quinoa, organic EVOO & avocado oil.
Have a look at what Dr Phillip Ovadia says about 'cholesterol' and statins.
It wasn't necessarily that keto put you on statins... it's more likely to be the ignorance of doctors generally, and the misconceptions around blood lipids/diet and statins that dictated statins.
Ovadia is a U.S. cardiac surgeon
Yes agreed. Try and keep oats organic but yes we all different. If you check out Tim Spector he points out everyone has a different microbiome even identical twins so what satisfies our hunger for longest time within reason is individual . Also different people get different blood sugar spikes from different foods. Tim Spector said his wife who is french by birth didnt get massive spikes when eating French bread but Tim who loved french bread did so unfortunately he decided it best to avoid most of time unless it a special treat. They both used blood sugar monitors to analyse what gave them spikes and what didnt. The more you learn about nutrition the more I believe you realise there are no hard and fast one size fits all fixes just general rules that wise to follow such as reduce or cut out added sugars as much as possible , eat organic if you can afford, favour high fibre nutritionally dence foods in preference to hyper processed foods such as cake and Pringles. Let’s face it I find Pringles so addictive given half a chance I would eat an entire tube in an evening zero real nutrition just junk . I did stop eating crisps and cake/biscuits for around 10 months and guess what I lost 32 pounds………small modifications to diet swapping poor foods for better ones like 25 grams of nuts for Pringles can make a real difference.
100% good advice.
I remember I read somewhere that the oats have prebiotic properties meaning it helps with the gut bacteria balance. Even though I can't back it up I kind of wanted to mention it here just to give you another perspective. That the food that might not seems to be a great source of fuel to a person might actually be great for person's microbiome.
Also as much as the wheat is unpopular these days especially on this channel I can imagine, wheat bran is something that might actually have a great health benefits. According to my doctor it helps to develop certain gut bacteria and kind of brushes colon walls.
Use ancient wheat. Today's wheat has been genetically changed & covered with roundup/glyphosate. Look up ancient wheats to find sources & types.
Very high in Beta-Glucan
Excellent point comparison. "As compare to what" is a key word.
Hi doc, 1 am 45yo I do have 137 LDL , FBS 103, AIC 5.46 and B/P 110/70. I am a filipino and we love to eat white rice. Since my lab results go high I switch to whole grains like rice and oats. I am now into low GI and food cut my red meat coz can't live with out carbo. I usually prepare my whole grain oats in the morning with chicken breast, moringa leaves, spices and just sauteed everything in Canola oil. I use Canola oil bcoz of its mono and polyunsaturated and Alpha linoleic acid. I will get back to you once I'm done with my lab results. But to be honest to be physically active everyday means a lot to live healthy. My mom's 88yo now. Chainsmoker since age 18. She stills
smokes now taking med for hb pressure yet eating rice everyday. I saw her still active. Her secret is raw garlic for hb and she stays herself away from stress
I ate oatmeal every morning for about one or two months. That’s all the carbs I was having. It really started upsetting my psoriasis. I stopped eating it and the psoriasis got better.
carbs are really problematic for so many people.
Starting the day right with an upload from you! 😊
Thank you @jamesfinley3859 😄
I worked in the same factory 6 days a week for 29 years. I ate the "Old Fashioned " oatmeal every day for 29 years because it didn't need to be refrigerated. I am now 75 years old and retired and still alive.
You will live to be at least 95 due to your excellent diet. Doctor eckberg doesn't know anything about oatmeal. He spent 1 hour researching for this video.
@@user-pf5xq3lq8i My mother lived to 94. Oatmeal spikes your glucose so I don't eat it anymore.
I eat oats 5 days a week with a topping of LSA and hemp and mixed berries . Can anyone fault this ??
I eat oatmeal every single day. Old fashioned rolled oats with a dash of cinnamon and a tbs of almond butter. My blood numbers are beyond phenomenal. I feel amazing and I’m 6’2 168 11% body fat.
This guy know nothing. Be your own doctor
food are not the same anymore, as in old days, thats the sad truth also.
I eat rolled oats with low fat milk and cinnamon and a small banana for breakfast and i find it holds me until lunch.I am a diabetic and it does not spike my sugar.I love eating it cold I soak it it overnight in the skim milk in the fridge
It helps my bowels!! Love it love it love it
I'd like to see a video on sprouted oats. Could you possibly do one that tells if there are any benefits to eating the sprouted grains? Thank you.
Old fashioned oats plain with just water works well for me. As long as I'm intermittent fasting and avoiding processed carbs/foods.
Same
you will gain weight slowly but surely and uric acid level will get high
Isn't it bland and like paste?
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I really like organic overnight oats, but want to cut carbs so I haven't had oats in over a year. Great video Dr. Ekberg!
Unsweetened, plain instant oatmeal. 1 egg mixed in. 1/2 cup organic blueberries or raspberries. NO ADDED SWEETENER. After I got accustomed to oatmeal w/o sweetener….i don’t miss it much. Here’s where I trip up, big piece of fresh baked bread with tbsp cream cheese and tsp of jam. Haha. But it’s sooooo yummy. This is a great video. Thank you!
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Люблю овсянку, ем ее на завтрак уже лет 5 и мне нравится.
Всем здоровья! ❤
Steel cut oats with coconut milk, walnuts, blueberries & and dash of vanilla- delicious!
I like your yogurt recipe. And I’m a fan of making your own yogurt. Do you have an episode on making yogurt & benefits of different bacteria?
Hi Doc. I can tell your not a fan of oats but you did talk about what is the magic of oatmeal. It is a good vehicle for the other foods that make it a great breakfast if your not a diabetic. I like to do what is called overnight quick oats with whole milk. My favourite combo is ground flax seed for extra fibre, nuts for more protein and fats, raisins, cinnamon and a little maple syrup which is lower on the glycemic index for a sugar. I went to that as my go to from store bought bread, peanut butter and jam. I feel it did help me lose some stubborn weight that I was having difficulty with and I am able to keep it off. I feel more satiated in the morning and I feel it gives my the energy for my workout and job. On my days off I do eggs. I’m a big breakfast guy would not miss it. The meal I could skip would be lunch or supper if I had a later lunch.
He doesn't know anything about oats. He spent 1 hour researching oats. He never once mentioned the miracle compound held inside oats. We know what it is ;). Idiot eckberg.
yes oats is all about what you eat with and the quality of oats you eat
Soo many peps just cant get their heads around not eating the Poison CarB !@@xlbubblehead2505
Stevia is not the best.. monk fruit is the best for us..
@@anns6246Yes I agree.
Thank you so much sir, I am gluten and corn intolerant, I now have high cholesterol after going low carb and recently added oats back. I tolerate them fine in a dense, clean, oatmeal breakfast muffin that I have with 1 piece of turkey bacon and 2 apples (all organic) but if I try to have it again later in the day, my body bogs down. I love your chia seed suggestion to increase the soluble fiber, which is why I added the oats back to begin with. Now I can reduce the oats, increase the chia and should do even better. My doctor liked the low carb and wanted me to stay with it as much as possible. I have a lot more energy on low carb than I ever did before. Thanks again for your help and expertise. We appreciate you!
Same here! About the high cholesterol. I too do low carb/IF/OMD and I was surprised when my Dr stated that my cholesterol is somewhat high. I don't get it🤔 So I began, Berberine. We'll see 🫤
@@enuphsayd9746Z.
One muffin and 2 apples in a same meal are far from low carb.... just saying
Thank you Dr. Ekberg for your videos, I love them. They are complete and the analyses are so pertinent.
I do half a cup, steelcut, and add some cinnamon. With blueberries mixed in afterwards, high protein powder, one scoop, one handful of macadamia nuts, a few scoops of yoghurt with live cultures and a sprinkling of coconut.
I started to eat rolled oats to lose weight, and I reached my weight loss goal, but I decide to keep eating oatmeal everyday because it's very good for health.
Honestly, oatmeal is my favorite food now ❤
I eat oatmeal with shiitake mushrooms, broccoli, cabbage, lettuce, fish,...
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Interesting what you eat with it...I boil it with apples and cinnamon
That's great. So many people forget that oatmeal can be the foundation of savory foods. It's good in salads or any way you would eat a rice bowl. I like it with shrimp and broccoli with soy sauce and garlic seasoning.
I eat Steak with butter mushrooms Stilton eggs olive oil & somtimes griddle courgettes
I've seen vegan cheeses made with ground oatmeal and other spices like nutritional yeast, garlic powder and so forth. I love oatmeal.
Doctor I cannot thank you enough for how much I've learned from you! I know there are many videos about yogurt making.... But....I would love to hear how you make your yogurt!
Great video! Many thanks for sharing. The only thing I suggest is instead of using Yogurt as a replacement consider Kefir instead which is just as easy to ferment at home and much healthier for you gut microbial health
Yes I eat Kefir always
Why is it better ?
I loved oatmeal. I put flaxseed and chia with it. A couple of blueberries, a tsp of honey.
Just tried porridge with I cup water, 1 cup whole milk, and I large teaspoon of crunchy peanut butter - absolutely delicious and very filling.
I put flax seed, blueberries and or strawberries in my morning oatmeal. Usually have a couple sunnyside up eggs cooked in olive oil with it as well.
I so love learning about health choices in context, its so much more engaging and easier to retain.
I get the idea that dairy needs to be fermented for some reason, and that milk is not good, cream is better, butter better than cream, ghee and clarified butter are fully 'good'. Is it that fermentation kills the baby cow hormones, or that the proteins are altered somehow, or both?
Fermentation eats up the sugar, like how wine fermentation eats up the grape sugars to produce a “dry”(less sweet) wine. Have read it also helps with lactose intolerance, making dairy easier to digest.
Another excellent run-through. Regarding breakfast : Many people who do a physically demanding manual job wouldn’t contemplate skipping breakfast for the sake of “Intermittent Fasting”. If they’re anything like me, they’d feel like they were “running on empty”, or about to flake out!
Not so much if you're eating carnivore/no carbs, but yeah, if you eat carbs and your body is used to only burning carbs instead of fat you won't fair too well skipping breakfast and then doing hard manual labor.
Really? So are you saying eating zero carbs and skipping breakfast will result in having more energy for doing a physically demanding daily job?@@HappilyCarnivore
I do a quite physical job and have been doing that job while fasting or on keto, so without carbs in the morning. Obviously you'll need to have adapted to fat burning before you do that. It's going to depend on exactly how extreme the physicality is, though. You don't want to be doing 70%+ and going over your lactate heart rate while on fat burning only.
👍Thanks for this.@@EaglePicking
@@EaglePicking i agree as a endurance cyclist I don't do keto not enough and hard to feed on a bike but carbs are a different story i can tailor my feeds to my needs 30 min.offset. i can also feed night before on slow carbs. Works quite well. But i couldnt make the keto work for my endurance needs.
This channel found me 😂. This literally my fourth day eating 2 to 4 packs of oatmeal a day. Great energy, increased confidencr and I've lost 10 pounds. I eat between 12 to 6 p.m. Thanks 💪
10 lbs in 4 days?
If you understand macros and calories, you can program oats into your daily food without any issues.
My first meal of the day is 1/2 cup raw organic oats (just a little hot water stirred in), 1/2 cup frozen mixed berries, 4 whole eggs, 2oz white rice, 2oz raw beef liver, and 1tbsp cod liver oil. I use the oats and berries to achieve my daily carb and calorie goal.
If I wanted to lower my daily carbs and calories, the oats would definitely be the first thing to go because of their higher carb and calorie count.
Thank you for a great video Doc…
I have been eating 2 oatcakes with one or either of almond butter, peanut butter or macadamia butter on. I aim to buy all organic oatcakes and nut butters too. I feel pretty good to be honest and I like the simplicity and the mix of nutrients I get (carbs, protein, fibre etc) from that small meal/snack when I'm not feeling particularly hungry. I am not a big meat eater, although I enjoy chicken and fish, along with eggs & cheese (I know it's classed as dairy) too. I find it works for me anyway, but may not work for everyone.
I am fish only eater but also eat oatcakes with crunchy Almond butter. Trouble is once I open the jar it doesn't lady long.😢 I am 78+ 🇬🇧
I used to eats eggs and oatmeal everyday, and started getting terrible indigestion. I cut out the oatmeal (and most other carbs) and the indigestion disappeared, along with 30lbs of fat.
I like eating oats with a tablespoon or two or strawberry jam cooked into it, depending on how much sweetness I want. I leave it slightly wet but without any added milk because I don't feel the need to add milk. It might be more sugar than some people might like, but any oats that I eat is generally great for the stomach due to the fermentation factor. Oats is also something that can be added to a host of savory dishes, breads, cookies and more, making this neutral grain such a nice addition to stockpile in the pantry.
what are your blood sugars like 1hr and 2 hrs after eating that?
probably really elevated@@MarkHolmes
Thanks!
Just the info I was looking for. TY. Excellent presentation.
Could you do a vlog on how you make your yogurt please ! This is something i would be very interested in making for something different to eat on a low carb eating plan 😋
Thank you for another great easily digested 😁 informative video. Being a fan of oats, it was good to hear I'm moving in the right direction with the chia, pumpkin seeds, yoghurt that I add.
Thank you @leejacobs3620. LOL 😄
I'm glad you pointed out that oats affect different people in different ways. I've always eaten oatmeal since I was a kid. Typically a bowl a day. Mind you, I use the plain whole grain oats (not the kind with the added sugar or treats in them) cooked with unpasteurized milk... with bananas and blueberries tossed in with some honey to top it off. Always fills me up, never leaves me feeling bloated or hungry.
A few of my friends would see me eating it and say it's bad for me and I was always like "how though?! What about it is bad?" This video helped shed light on some of the downsides, but I figure as long as I stay active and avoid processed foods, plain oats aren't going to hurt me much, if at all.
What bad about it is some oatmeal is sprayed with glyphosate (Quaker oats), be careful which ones you choose.
Give it time .....oats are bad
@@QAlba1074 At this point it's become obvious that theyre *trying* to mess with us and not to help
@@backtoasimplelife Most of the problem is if something starts out good, they find a way to make it bad for us
@@bitterangels4001 They find a way to manipulate it so they can make more money from it.
I started eating oatmeal for breakfast a few months ago after experiencing painful gastritis and inflamed bowels and gut. I organic rolled oats, full sized, and I stay full for hours. I put some honey, salt and cinnamon in it, and sometimes some berries.
A couple of weeks ago the store didn't have my oats so I had to buy porridge oats. Also rolled, but much smaller in size, and after a few days I noticed that I got cravings and wanted more to eat less than an hour after later. I went back to my normal oats as soon as I could and again I stay full and satisfied for hours.
I avoid anything flour, sugar and even fruit and veggies because they mess up my gut and I get cravings and feel hungry all the time.
Oats on the other hand soothes my gut. I use it for pizza base, as tortillas and in baking and my gut is healing, I don't get cravings and I stay satisfied for hours afterwards.
Oh, and I used to either do intermittent fasting or eat scrambled eggs for breakfast.
Oats most DEFINITELY has an anti inflammatory effect on my body avd gut.
I think a lot of people don't understand that there is a difference between how the oats have been treated.
When I make oatmeal, I eat it savory with corn, eggs, cheese, salt and furikake and sometimes add chia seeds. It's a strange concoction I made up and I love it. I like to drop the egg into the oatmeal and separate the whites while trying not to break the yolk until it is about half way cooked.
I've gotten perhaps a majority of my calories this year and likely last year too off oatmeal. In part because it's quick and easy to make, minimal preparation/cleanup. Traditional/rolled mostly, sometimes quick. (I get steel cut is supposed to be healthier, but costs more and takes longer to make.) As other folks mention, if you overeat the quantity, you likely will be drowsy. Incidentally by more a fluke, I've mixed it with coffee and lemon tea if you want some unique (and no extra calorie) taste to it.
if you make overnight oats steel cut is easy to make
You do a great job. I appreciate the fair and balanced evaluations of these topics.
I'm 71 . 4 years ago my uric acid and creatinine went sky high and i went to the hospital and was given a list of what to eat and what not and to come back for a blood test every 3 months . I went 100% vegetarian , chose a supermarket with higher standards , i dont drink . My breakfast became instant oats mixed with weetabix and 3 chopped fresh fruits and cold soy milk . Within 3-6 month i was another person . I was a sportman anyway , run 3 times a weeck 25 mn 3 km etc , exercise and swim a lot but i felt the upgrade . I feel better , look better, weigh less without effort . Toilet frequency perfect . Never hungry . During that period i took vitamin B12 tabs as suppliments . I am back to eating chicken and fish but my breakfast remains strictly the same . lunch is basically a salad with a boiled egg . never eat out .
If going vegetarian brought you health, WHY go back to eating animals?
because i missed fish and chicken breast cooked properly , no skin no fat in curries and soups "i live in thailand " to add more nutrients not in veg . I do add an egg in my salad at midday for B12 . All high purin foods are banned forever . @@danluther1741
That's great how you changed things for the better for yourself.
BUT, you might want to change from instant oatmeal to either rolled or steel cut.
The glycemic index and load on the instant is REALLY not good for us.
@@danluther1741It would take a lot more space here than I have time for, but suffice to say that many many nutrients are more easily bio-available in an animal based diet.
Soy is no good for health
Oatmeal has a lot of I nsecticides over 66 found in The grains
Great information. Point ON
This man is educating us making us think and using common sense whenever I listen to him I feel like I’m in a health class at the top in university
I'm 82 and have been taking it for years and years. It's a good food but not the "be all and end all". I'm in great shape and have cardiovascular disease and must manage my digestive system very carefully. So, go figure!!! From my experience, this is a good video with lots of wonderful, sensible information.
I much enjoyed this video, especially the editing. I often find Dr. Ekberg's videos have too many "snippets"of short videos, whereas this one was more straightforward and focused.
Thank you for your work!
Thanks for another great video. I'm so glad you are sharing to help us cut through the wealth of poor information out there. I'm often cooking oats with full fat coconut cream, water as necessary, chia seeds, and cinnamon. Top with fermented yoghurt, unsweetened stewed fruit like bramley apple or rhubarb, occssionally a little honey 👍
Thank u for your guidance you have helped me drop from 471 to 268 thanks to your guidance. I fasted for 48 hrs and gained 3 pounds how? I thought water retention but I take Lasix ...so doc how can I gain weight by fasting for 2 days?❤❤
Thank you @8888riqui. Don't have a clear answer for you, but it would still have to have something to do with water retention. It would probably sort itself out in the following days 😄
@drekberg Thank you for all you do and sharing step by step every posting so everyone can understand. You have saved my life with your teaching thank you again ❤
Well done, one thought is to avoid using weight-scales to measure your progress as suggested it does not consider the weight of water which can be ignored nor does it factor in the increased density of muscles (which you would be wise to be building with exercise no matter how little you can manage now) gauge your progress with looser fitting clothes and the extra holes in any belts you use on jeans etc. Keep going. 👍
I have them almost every morning. Unprocessed , just raw oats ...I toast them a bit in coconut oil add fruit ..
Pinhead oats chia & flax seeds milled raspberrys cinnamon full fat milk, honey, will try sour yoghurt, thanks
Excellent analysis! A+ assessment! Well done, Dr. Ekberg! Listening to and watching you is a pleasure!
I started eating overnight oats (no sugar) in May. Every day I have oats for breakfast. I add various seeds, nuts, dry fruit, low fat Greek yogurt and season fruits + banana as a sweetener. Its magic. My digestion has improved vastly and I feel much better overall. Thanks for this informative video!
What type of liquid do you use in your overnight oats? Do you use a 1:1 ratio of oats to liquid?
I have 1/2 cup of oats, raisins soaked in lemon juice, walnuts, and 3 heaped desert-spoonfuls of yogurt every day. Always find this tasty. I'm 88.
i just love your vids Dr Ekberg! so informative and well delivered!!!💓
I have lost weight eating oatmeal. I feel great after a few minutes of feeling full… I eat it with walnuts, blue berries or strawberries and honey…. It has help me to not have such a big appetite…..
I had a constant insulin monitor for a month. I couldn't find steel cut oats so I bought rolled ones. I tested my blood sugar eating plain oatmeal (no salt); with full milk, a mix of flax, chia, pumpkin, and sunflower seeds; with live plain yoghurt; with cold pressed flax seeds. The RESULT WAS EXACTLY THE SAME: my blood sugar jumped high from a healthy range, but it came back down to normal within 15 minutes.
I still eat oats sometimes, namely because uncooked oats (basically untoasted, unsweetened granola) is WAY CHEAPER than chia, and it is filling and satisfying. Raw oats (occasionally I am forced to buy steamed ones) are also so sweet there's no need for sugar, but sometimes I add a spoonful of raw cacao powder or cinnamon for variety. It is also the fastest breakfast I can gulp down in a hurry - a big plus because I am not a morning person. It keeps me going until dinner time, or maybe I have a raw carrot for lunch with my water...