Oatmeal Benefits: Fat Burning, Gastritis & Savory Recipes

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Can Oatmeal Cause Gas?

Published Aug,23 2011 | By Kelsey Casselbury

A hearty, warm breakfast, oatmeal offers up a bevy of benefits. It's a source of healthy carbohydrates, iron, phosphorus and potassium. A 1/2-cup serving of dry oatmeal contains around 4 grams of fiber, which is good for your health; however, in some cases, it might also cause gas.