Dietitian warns of the dangers of eating oatmeal daily

According to the specialist, when the daily intake of oatmeal occurs in the body a deficiency of some trace elements. This is due to the ability of phytic acid, which is found in oatmeal, to bind iron, zinc, magnesium and calcium cations, which leads to poor absorption.

In addition, people with a gluten intolerance should exclude grains from the diet.

She said, "Although its positive properties are under discussion, oatmeal should not be consumed for a long time, or every day for those with poor mineral metabolism (for example, osteoporosis). It is also harmful for people with anemia and in childhood. According to "Komsomolskaya Pravda".

To reduce the phytic acid content, it is necessary to soak the beans for 7 hours or more, and add yogurt or lemon juice to them. It is recommended to eat oatmeal no more than 2-3 times a week.

Source: Sputnik