Oatmeal?

[Judy]

Is the issue of oatmeal one of contamination? Or is there actually gluten to be avoided? My husband LOVES and MISSES oatmeal! I would, of course, give him the option if it proves to be an issue of contamination. Does anyone here eat oatmeal? Thanks!
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Judy

[Guest]

My son (11 years old) has been eating oatmeal for several years and has not had any problems. In addition, his annual blood tests come back negative for gluten. His GI doc has told us that oats should not be a problem.

[Deb]

I will not eat oatmeal--the oatmeal in America is too easily contaminated by being milled in the same places as wheat, rye, and barley. I would like to add--I can eat barley and it doesnt make me sick, but it is still doing damage inside--I just dont react to it. Oatmeal on the other hand, makes me ill. I would not trust the oatmeal here. Just my opinion! Deb

[bcouture]

Hi Y'all,

In trying to lower my cholesterol, I decided to try a very good quality Oat Bran, since I really miss the oatmeal as well. But I really got into a bad situation with the Oat Bran.... Whow!!! will never try it again...

I am wondering if the Oat Meal would do the same thing? Anyone try? is there a difference between the bran vs meal????

Barbara

[Judy]

I mentioned oatmeal and the contamination problem to my husband and he said NO WAY! He wouldn't even want to give it a try. Can't say as I blame him. I was just wondering what all of you thought about it and if any of you eat it. Thanks for the responses!
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Judy

[skbird]

I have read that there is some science indicating that oats can be tolerate by some Celiacs but not really by people who have non-Celiac gluten intolerance, for some reason. Maybe because it doesn't cause damage to the gut for some Celiacs but non-Celiac gluten intolerant folks can have damage elsewhere.

As I am in that second group, I don't want to even try, though every so often I look at a box of McCanns with something close to longing...
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Stephanie

[Judy]

My husband has that "oatmeal longing", too. He really misses it even though he's been celiac for about 23+ years.
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Judy

[Guest]

Oatmeal was a morning ritual not just breakfast before my daughter was diagnosed. Two years we went without until, at the stanford celiac convention, it was discussed. The topic was lengthy but to sum it up Oatmeal is not a gluten threat unless there is another grain to contaminate. Oatmeal will sink in a bowl of water, wheat will not. Experiment, if you find your brand does not have floaties, try it. You may still have trouble digesting oatmeal--not directly because of gluten however. I tried it. Old fashion quaker oats have been accepted back into our house. Never a floatie, never a problem. Each of us will have unique problems though and that is at least half the frustration of this disease. (I say give it a try, at least once, just a sampling---but that is for you to decide)

[Guest]

Oatmeal was a morning ritual not just breakfast before my daughter was diagnosed. Two years we went without until, at the stanford celiac convention, it was discussed. The topic was lengthy but to sum it up Oatmeal is not a gluten threat unless there is another grain to contaminate. Oatmeal will sink in a bowl of water, wheat will not. Experiment, if you find your brand does not have floaties, try it. You may still have trouble digesting oatmeal--not directly because of gluten however. I tried it. Old fashion quaker oats have been accepted back into our house. Never a floatie, never a problem. Each of us will have unique problems though and that is at least half the frustration of this disease. (I say give it a try, at least once, just a sampling---but that is for you to decide)

[cruelshoes]

I have been eating cream of buckwheat for breakfast. It kind of "feels like" oatmeal when you eat it. And with milk and brown sugar, it is a reasonable substitution. It has satisfied my oatmeal longings for now.

Thought someone might be interested if they don't want to go the oatmeal route.
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-Colleen

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[skbird]

Quaker Oats is known to be one of the most contaminated oats. If I was going to try oats, I definitely would not try those. Maybe McCann's from Ireland, but that's about it. I have also read information that indicates while some Celiacs may not react to oats, that those with non-Celiac gluten intolerance have a high level of reactivity. No way am I going to risk it.

Have you been follow-up tested to make sure you are not getting any damage? You may not notice any symptoms, but the proof is in the test results. Be careful.
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Stephanie

[skbird]

I didn't read my above post from September. I basically said the same exact thing... sorry!

I have found hot quinoa flakes are really tasty and somewhat similar to oats, though not the same. They have a good protein value and are lower glycemic than some hot cereals so they are a good choice if you have blood sugar issues.
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Stephanie

[Professor]

I read just last week that the "celiac-powers-that-be" (whoever makes all the rules for us to live by!) plan to take oatmeal off our list. Guess we'll need to test it on a case-by-case basis -- I, for one, react to it, so it will always be an item I have to avoid.

Lexi

[Judy]

Hubby said he wouldn't try it. It just wouldn't be worth it to him.
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Judy

[aklap]

Hi Judy. This is Peg-Al's wife.

Have you ever tried Bob's Red Mill Mighty Tasty GF Hot Cereal. We got some recently to try for "filler" for meat loaf. I haven't tried it for that yet, but I did cook some up for breakfast one morning and it is really good. It is not quite oatmeal, but it is very hearty and good. Especially with a little brown sugar on it.

Al never cared for hot cereal pre-GF days, but he ate some the other morning and thought it was pretty good.

Peg
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Al

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