
07/24/2025
Oatmeal is a great start to your day but added sugars can turn it into a quick energy crash.
Here’s how to turn oatmeal into a more balanced, healthy choice:
1️⃣ Choose the Right Oats: Steel-cut or rolled oats digest more slowly than instant. They’re higher in fiber and cause fewer glucose spikes.
2️⃣ Skip the Sugary Packets: Instead of instant oats, stick to plain oats and sweeten naturally with fruit or cinnamon.
3️⃣ Add Protein or Healthy Fats: Toppings like nuts, chia seeds, or Greek yogurt help slow digestion and support balanced blood sugar.
Read more in this recent piece by Woman’s World featuring insights from our nutrition expert Dawn Menning, MS, RD, CDCES: https://bit.ly/4n0xIEl