The Untold Story of a “Superfood” That Wasn’t Always for Humans For decades, oats have been marketed as the ultimate health food—high in fiber, cholesterol-lowering, and perfect for weight loss. But is this really true? Or has the story of oats been carefully packaged and sold, masking their less-than-ideal impact on digestion and metabolism? Let’s peel back the label. A Brief History: From Animal Feed to Breakfast Cereal Historically, oats were primarily used as livestock feed—especially for horses and cattle in Europe and North America. They were never a staple grain for human consumption in traditional societies. In fact: So how did oats become a breakfast staple? The Industrial Shift In the early 1900s, oat producers were looking for ways to profit from surplus production. With clever marketing and corporate lobbying, oats were gradually repositioned as a “heart-healthy” food. The FDA approved the cholesterol-lowering claim of beta-glucan (a soluble fiber in oats) based on limited studies, and oats became a… Continue reading Why Oats May Not Be as Healthy as You Think