There are a few foods that almost everyone can agree are stars in the health-food universe – and oatmeal is one of them. Researchers enrolled 48 healthy individuals in a study that tested the effects of oatmeal against a widely sold (and unidentified) oat-based breakfast cereal. Oatmeal was the clear winner.
Eating the oatmeal resulted in a greater reduction in hunger, fewer cravings and less late-day snacking. The researchers concluded that oatmeal improves appetite control and increases satiety, especially when compared to the usual breakfast fare. But the best part of all is that you can soak some oats in hot water while you take a shower, and you’ll have the perfect centerpiece to a healthy breakfast waiting for you in just minutes!
