Is it Safe to Eat Uncooked Oatmeal? - Heatlhbiztips

Is it Safe to Eat Uncooked Oatmeal? - Heatlhbiztips

Do you know someone who likes to eat their oatmeal uncooked? I know it may sound barbaric, however, eating plain raw oatmeal is actually a part of a health trend owing to the fact that uncooked oatmeal retain more nutrients. But, the question remains "Is eating uncooked oatmeal safe or dangerous?"

Is it Safe to Eat Uncooked Oatmeal? - Heatlhbiztips

@healthbiztips by Arlene Gentallan

You're not supposed to eat oatmeal in it's plain dry form. You have to first soak it in water or milk, because oatmeal contains phytic acid which can hinder the absorption of essential nutrients and vitamins. I highly recommend to soak the oatmeal overnight to reduce it's phytic acid content.

Aside from poor nutrient absorption, eating raw dry oatmeal can have bad effects like bloating. Besides, would you like to munch on coarse and dry oats?

 Eating uncooked oatmeal is generally safe provided you dilute it in water or milk.

If you forgot to soak your oatmeal overnight, you should at least consume it together with water or milk.