Is it bad to eat 1/2c of oatmeal 2x per day?

[Allijackson]

I know oatmeal is really good for you but is it bad to eat a serving 2x per day when trying to lose weight? I usually put stevia in it, or some protein powder or an egg. But I feel like I'm not getting enough nutrients by eating oatmeal 2x per day. Other than that my diet is healthy (lots of greens and protein). Is it ok?

[Anonymous]

Oatmeal is one of the better things to eat. Although the stevia isn't good for you. I know it's low calorie, but it's just garbage. It's just like any other sweetener. They are low calorie, but it's some kind of chemical which is more harmful than sugar in the long run.

I would just add some cinnamon or something else to it for flavour. Try adding raisins, or even fresh bananas, or peaches. It will give it some flavour and also help balance it out.

I mix my oatmeal in yogurt, then add fruit. So it's almost like a parfait. I find it very filling and you mix spices in there instead.

[mrallen]

It's not the most balanced diet a nutritionist would recommend for a PERFECT diet, but that's pretty good. Every person's body reacts somewhat differently to different diets, so the major test is to make sure you keep feeling healthy and have energy. Make sure to drink lots of water, too. Though you should do that all the time, not just on a diet! Good luck reaching your goal!

[stubbsy]

yes but you also need certain fats aswell, so once a week have a fry up or a burger or something, because the fats are essential but obviously in small doses, and eat lots of chicken, other than that your diet sounds fine.

[aMuse]

If that is all you are eating then yeah it's a problem. 2 servings of oatmeal is only about 300 calories. You said you are eating lots of greens and proteins, so my question is are you trying to go low carb? If so, then cut out the oatmeal. If you are looking to just have a balanced diet, then it's fine.

[martyfellow]

You should be fine with the supplemented oatmeal, so long as you're getting enough vitmain C from somewhere...