oats
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He typically eats five or six balanced meals a day that include foods such as eggs, avocado, broccoli, sweet potatoes, oats, almond milk and fruit.
From BBC • May 22, 2026
Soluble fiber — found in things like oats and lentils — dissolves in water, slows digestion and helps lower some cholesterol, Shelke said.
From MarketWatch • May 10, 2026
I like to eat right away, and I eat the same two things every day: either yogurt with frozen berries, or there’s this overnight oats called Mush.
From Los Angeles Times • May 8, 2026
The most common weedkiller in the world, Roundup is widely used to treat crops like oats and corn.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 27, 2026
Very likely some Mrs. Grundy will observe, “I don’t believe it, boys will be boys, young men must sow their wild oats, and women must not expect miracles.”
From "Little Women" by Louisa May Alcott
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