Raw oats vs Cooked oats

**RaZr** · 03-28-2011, 12:58 AM

Is there a difference in terms of digestion of nutrients between the two?

**gbrice75** · 03-28-2011, 03:40 AM

I'm not positive on this, but I believe raw oats digest just a bit slower. Somebody jump in if this is incorrect as I'm basing this on what seems logical, not facts.

**wmaousley** · 03-28-2011, 06:56 AM

gbrice I agree with your logic

**joshh** · 03-28-2011, 07:22 AM

also, is eating raw oats ok for you? like straight out of the packet?

**redz** · 03-28-2011, 07:53 AM

Just eat them however you can handle them.

**Windex** · 03-28-2011, 06:00 PM

Real men eat raw oats downed with raw egg whites !

But seriously:

Originally Posted by gbrice75

I'm not positive on this, but I believe raw oats digest just a bit slower. Somebody jump in if this is incorrect as I'm basing this on what seems logical, not facts.

Yes raw oats digest slower. Carbohydrates are water-soluble, so they will be able to breakdown slightly before engulfed in bile from your stomach. Is this difference noticeable ? Probably not, but to get a scientific answer you'd probably have to find a research article or ask a Nutritionist.