Dave Asprey on oatmeal: “gruel they fed peasants so the king could keep the beef.” His point is about phytic acid, which binds minerals like iron and zinc and reduces how much you absorb from that meal. Oatmeal has been the default “healthy breakfast” for decades, so it’s interesting to see it framed from a completely different angle.
Dave Asprey on oatmeal: “gruel they fed peasants so the king could keep the beef.”
His point is about phytic acid, which binds minerals like iron and zinc and reduces how much you absorb from that meal.
Oatmeal has been the default “healthy breakfast” for decades, so it’s interesting to see it framed from a completely different angle.
— Camus (@newstart_2024) November 2, 2026
- Dave Asprey’s take on oatmeal as peasant “gruel” highlights its high phytic acid content, which binds minerals like iron and zinc in the gut, reducing absorption from the meal and potentially weakening the body over time; the X post from @newstart_2024 frames this as a clever historical hack where rulers kept the good meats while feeding the masses cheap filler that satisfies via fiber but delivers poor nutrition.
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- Health gurus expand the critique far beyond one issue: Paul Saladino cites heavy metals, mycotoxins, saponins, and pesticides; Dr. Eric Berg notes avenin (gluten-like protein) triggering inflammation or IBS-like symptoms, biased “heart healthy” studies comparing oats to white bread, and widespread glyphosate residues from pre-harvest spraying; Dr. Ken Berry and carnivore advocates add blood sugar spikes (sometimes exceeding ice cream), high fiber causing GI distress for many, and zero satiating protein or fat, calling it slow-release starch unfit as a staple.
- Despite mainstream promotion as a healthy default breakfast, biohackers and carnivore communities reject it for low nutrient density and anti-nutrient load in favor of eggs, steak, or broccoli; organic steel-cut soaked versions mitigate some risks but many opt out entirely for stable energy, better mineral status, and avoiding Big Ag contaminants pushed by outdated guidelines and cheap marketing.
We see ads for “Heart-Healthy” Oats all the time. But are oats good for you? What would happen if you eat oatmeal every day? Do oats protect you from heart attack? Do oats cause weight gain? Do oats cause inflammation in your body? (see research below) There is so much wrong thinking about the health truth behind oats and oatmeal that I hope this video will help you understand. Don’t blindly believe anyone, including me, do your own research and self-experimentation so you can find out the truth! Research: Celiac Disease & Oats: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/21294… Celiac Disease & Oats: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/arti… Oats are Inflammatory: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24240… Avenin in Oats: https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/comp… Get answers from Dr Berry & Dr Berry AI 24/7 here: phdhealth.community LIES MY DOCTOR TOLD ME book: https://amzn.to/2L8ImIp COMMON SENSE LABS book: https://amzn.to/3QKX6Cg
