Oats: Matching The Power of Weight Loss Drugs

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Oats aren’t the first thing that comes to mind when you are thinking of ways to lose weight, trim down your body fat, or get fit. Although they are a well-known breakfast staple that we seem to enjoy for complex carbohydrates, having in oatmeal, making porridge, or using in hefty smoothies, they typically don’t equate with “slimming down”. However, studies have found that oats mimic the same properties and powers of weight loss drugs, such as the infamous Ozempic.

Oats as an Ozempic Replacement?

The Journal of Nutrition proved that a type of fiber in oats affects the same pathways in your body as Ozempic, a drug that has renowned weight loss benefits (although initially used for treating diabetes). For those who want to lose weight, get trim, or shed some unwanted body fat, eating oats in the morning with your coffee can be the Kickstarter you need.

Ozempic is a GLP-1 receptor agonist that helps lower the body’s blood sugar, reduce appetite, and, consequently, aid in weight loss. Although Ozempic has become much easier to get on the market for anyone, not just those with diabetes, the long-term effects could be unhealthy for the layperson. Therefore, trying a more natural alternative is the safer and smarter option.

This is where oats come into play. Oats are a smart dietary option for those who want to stay full for longer, ensuring that you are not snacking in between meals or craving sugary foods that can derail your health journey.

The Healthier Weight Loss Option

Studies have shown that beta-glucan which is found in oats, leads to less weight gain, reduced fat, retention of lean muscle mass, and balanced blood sugar levels. Furthermore, beta-glucan produces butyrate, a fatty acid that triggers the feeling of ‘fullness’, just like Ozempic would.

If you think that eating oats once per day is the magic cure to losing weight, it’s not that simple. But, it can definitely help you make healthier decisions, snack less between meals, crave sugary foods less often, and stay fuller between your healthy lunch and dinner.

Eating Oats in Your Everyday Diet

Those who want to include oats in their diet should eat them in a natural way, such as with milk for porridge. Many people who want to lose weight will just add them to water, smoothies, or juices — however, consuming liquid calories will not provide the same ‘fullness’ feeling as warmer or heartier food, thereby leading to a higher likelihood of snacking throughout the day.

Try eating oats a few times a week as a breakfast option. You can also try other nuts and seeds to add variety. There are options like having almond butter on rye bread, all-natural butter on pumpernickel bread, black beans on toast, or avocado toast with sesame seeds on top.

We love eating oats every day for breakfast as a muesli bowl or porridge. You can add almond butter or any other type of nut butter on top for some more protein and healthy fats to keep you full until lunch. If you want a sweetness kick, add some fresh fruit, like strawberries or blueberries, for some antioxidant benefits.

This article is simply intended to provide information. It is not intended to replace the advice from a physician. Please speak with your doctor if you have any questions or concerns

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Article originally written by Emma Starr