Explainer | Why oats and oatmeal make a healthy breakfast, and 2 ways to prepare them
A dietitian shares how oats are good for heart and gut health, and weight management, and explains the various types and how to prepare them
Romi Londre, a dietitian with the Mayo Clinic Health System based in Wisconsin, in the United States, describes the benefits of having oatmeal in your diet.
Oatmeal is a nutritious, inexpensive and versatile way to incorporate whole grains into your diet and help you start your morning off right.
Why oats are so healthy
Eating oatmeal regularly can have weight-management benefits, too. Half a cup of rolled oats cooked in a cup of water has 165 calories, 4 grams of fibre and 6 grams of protein.
Oats’ fibre and protein content contribute to feeling full longer and slowing the release of blood glucose.
Oats are also an excellent source of many vitamins and minerals, including magnesium, copper, thiamine and zinc.
Know your oat types
