The difference is how finely cut the oats are...
09/26/13 12:17 PM
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Heather
Reged: 12/09/02
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Loc: Seattle, WA
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oat groats are uncut, then steel cut oats, then regular oats, then instant, in order of how finely they are cut.
They will all have the same soluble/insoluble fiber content, as they're not removing the oat bran when they mill the groats (as opposed to whole wheat vs white flour, or brown rice vs white rice, where the bran is actually removed in the milling process).
But milling the whole groats will mechanically break down that insoluble fiber, and make it easier on your gut. Same idea as chopping/cooking fruits and veggies.
So easiest on you would be instant oatmeal. Regular oatmeal would be next best.
All oats are inherently gluten free, and that won't affect fiber levels. But oats are often processed in plants with other grains that do have gluten, so there can be cross contamination. Oats labeled gluten free are just processed in facilities without risk of that contamination - the oats themselves aren't special.
Best,
H
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