Go for organic and non-GMO, and then choose one you actually like. Mornings are hard enough as it is. After all, those extra superfoods like chia and hemp don't matter if the box is going to sit on your shelf. The biggest thing I learned through taste-testing oatmeal is that it's all about texture—which, unfortunately, is a very personal preference. Some of the brands with superfoods, like chia seeds and hemp, are pretty crunchy. Rolled oats tend to be fluffy in texture, which I personally like more than steel-cut, which are heartier.
This one from Nature's Path is made from rolled oats and had the fluffiest texture of any I tried—and I loved it. The only ingredients listed are organic rolled oats and sea salt—simple, but still pulling in eight grams of protein and six grams of fiber per serving.
The average oatmeal has six grams of protein and five grams of fiber. Nature's Path was the clear winner when it came to taste and nutrition, but it's by no means the only good oatmeal out there. Made with gluten-free oats, flax seeds, quinoa flakes, chia seeds, hemp seeds, and puffed amaranth all organic , Purely Elizabeth features one of the most nutrient-dense oatmeals on the market. The flavor profile is more complex than your average oatmeal—the seeds give a satisfying crunch and savory slant, but the texture is still on the fluffy side.
Purely Elizabeth's 6-Grain Ancient Cereal was also part of the taste-test, but it was a bit too grainy. Plus, Ostrower points out that while the 6-Grain variety is a cereal, it's not technically an oatmeal. Like the Purely Elizabeth oatmeal, this cereal from Qi'a a subdivision of Nature's Path Organic , is loaded with superfood extras.
Real talk: It looks a lot like bird seed. But while the texture is crunchy, the savory blend isn't too overwhelming. Fortunately, oats overnight or in oatmeal form are great for your heart! They contain a fiber called beta-glucan which is shown to be effective at reducing both total and LDL cholesterol levels.
The beta-glucan can also increase the excretion of cholesterol-rich bile, which in turn helps circulate levels of cholesterol in the blood. Lastly, oats can help with reducing inflammation in the arteries, reducing risks for heart attacks and strokes. Oats provide vitamins and minerals that your body needs to be healthy and to run properly, including magnesium, thiamine, iron, phosphorus, selenium, copper, zinc, folate, and vitamins B-1 and B Oats are also a good source of antioxidants, especially avenanthramides.
Oats can be very beneficial for those who have diabetes. The beta-glucan fibers in the oats can help prevent blood sugar levels from rising after a meal.
Not only that, but the antioxidants, avenanthramides, can increase blood flow. To top it off, oats also improve insulin sensitivity which is good if you have a condition like diabetes.
Everyone experiences constipation from time to time, and some more than others. We can all agree that constipation is not a fun experience at all. But, luckily, oats can help with that. Because oats are fiber-rich, they help keep bowel movements regular. Part of getting healthy and losing weight is eating a lower calorie diet so that you burn more calories than you eat, but also that you are taking in the macronutrients necessary for your body to be healthy all day long.
Oats are both filling and have well-balanced macros to lead you on your way to your weight loss goals while sticking to your nutrition goals. Check out our other tips on how oats can help with weight loss.
But, fortunately, oats can help reduce your risk of cancer. Then you can cook them on the stovetop with some water or plant-based milk," Ivanir suggests. Soaking also reduces the natural phytic acid an anti-nutrient found in oats which will help your body better absorb the nutrients," says Ivanir, who adds that "soaking the oats also increases the amount of resistant starches which help keep you feeling fuller for longer and also feed the good microbes in your gut!
Ready to reap the benefits of oats? Head out and get yourself a bag of organic steel-cut oats. For more healthy eating news, make sure to sign up for our newsletter! All oatmeal is healthy, but to optimize your benefits, opt for this specific type of the cereal grain. By Olivia Tarantino.
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