
ZOE Science & Nutrition
The best (and worst) oats for your health | Prof. Sarah Berry
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6 Mar 2025 · 57 min
Nutrition basicsMetabolism & fasting
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Oatmeal has long been considered a heart-healthy breakfast, but is it really as good for us as we think? In this episode, Jonathan and Sarah break down the great oat debate. First, they explore the different types of oats - instant, rolled, and steel-cut and how processing impacts their nutritional value. Then, they put oats to the test using continuous glucose monitors (CGMs), comparing instant to steel-cut, with and without toppings, to demonstrate how blood sugar works. Sarah also discusses w