Oatmeal is the only food with conclusive studies that allow for FDA-approved health claims. Its effects on microbiota, heart, ...

She said oats were a great source of beta-glucan, a type of soluble fibre that could help people control their cholesterol levels and remove unnecessary fats from the blood stream. “We’ve ...

However, Walsh says, traces of a scientific truth are buried within the trend. “Oats contain beta-glucan, a soluble fibre that slows digestion, helping to increase feelings of fullness,” she ...