5 ways having too much oatmeal can backfire | The Times of India (2024)

We all know oatmeal makes for one of the healthiest breakfast options. Rich in various nutrients including fibre, oatmeal is great for not just weight watchers, but diabetics too. But just like any other food, eating too much oats can also lead to some side effects. Here is what happens to your body when you eat too much oatmeal, as per experts.

A lot of people like their oats sweet. These people like adding sugar, chocolate chips and other sweet items, which ultimately decreases the overall nutritional value of oatmeal by adding extra calories, sugar, carbs and fat to it.

To keep your oatmeal healthy, prefer having vegetable oats.

No doubt, adding oatmeal to your daily breakfast provides you with energy and nutrition to start your day. But eating it everyday imposes restrictions on other varieties of foods you can eat in the morning. Eating a variety of foods provides you with all types of nutrients required for a healthy start of the day.

Though oatmeal is said to help you lose weight, having too much of it can lead to malnutrition and muscle mass shedding. This is because oatmeal is rich in fibre, which keeps you full for longer, so your body loses the ability to signal you to eat more throughout the day. Eating just oatmeal can interfere with your cognitive functions and lessen your alertness and sharpness.

The fibre content in oatmeal is too high, which makes the digestion process slow leading to bloatedness. If you already have gastric issues, it is advised to start by having a small portion of oats. The glucose, starch and fibre in oats are consumed by the bacteria in the gut or large intestine, which often leads to gas and bloating.

Eating a big serving of oatmeal every day can lead to weight gain, instead of weight loss. Do not forget to keep the topping simple and healthy such as crushed nuts or seeds to support your weight loss goals.