Does oatmeal help with weight loss?

Being diabetic, I have to be very careful with oatmeal. While it has fiber, a big bowl can still spike sugar levels which stalls weight loss. I only eat half a cup of steel-cut oats cooked in water with a pinch of cinnamon, never with honey or sweet fruits.

When I visited the clinical nutritionist at Apollo Hospital for my weight management, she made me realize that even oats have calories. She specifically designed my meal plan based on my body's needs. Please ask your doctor or a qualified dietitian before starting anything.

Oatmeal is fantastic for vegetarians who need healthy carbs, but you must avoid instant oats as they have a high glycemic index. Use steel-cut oats and mix in chia seeds or walnuts to add healthy fats and keep yourself satiated longer.

With my PCOS, weight loss is very slow and complex. Oatmeal works for some, but for me, too many carbs in the morning made me feel sluggish. I suggest trying small portions of rolled oats to see how your own body and hormones react to it.

I can't say if this is clinically right for everyone, but switching my heavy breakfast to basic savory oats with vegetables helped me shed a few kilos over three months. It kept my mid-day junk cravings away, which was my biggest issue.