Can You Eat Oatmeal on a Grain-Free Diet? Debunking the Myth
                                
                                
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                                While oats represent only about 1.3% of the total world grain production, their popularity is undeniable. This often leads to confusion for people following restricted diets, prompting the question: can you eat oatmeal on a grain-free diet? The simple and direct answer is no, because oats are, by botanical definition, a cereal grain.