Oatmeal certainly earns its “healthy food” bragging rights.
It’s really a nutrient-dense food.
Oatmeal can really help with digestion and your gastrointestinal health.
Oatmeal includes a soluble fiber known as beta-glucan, which breaks down into a gel-like solution that coats your gut.
If you feel full for longer after eating, it’s easier to go from meal to meal without grazing on unhealthy snacks,
says Czerwony.
Food manufacturers will add sugar — A LOT of sugar — to make them taste better.
Oatmeal tends to sit heavy in your belly — and that can help you get lighter.
Researchers found that eating oats can reduce: Body weight, Body mass index (BMI), Body fat, Waist-to-hip ratio.