How your morning oats could help you manage your weight July 18, 2024 Elena Lopez New research suggests consuming foods rich in beta-glucan, a type of fiber found in oats and barley, can reduce body weight and obesity. Image New research from the Department of Animal and Comparative Biomedical Sciences in the College of Agriculture, Life and Environmental Sciences suggests that consuming foods rich in beta-glucan, a type of fiber found in oats and barley, can reduce body weight and obesity. Elena Lopez News Topics Agriculture and Food