Instant oats are the most processed form of oats available. They’re thinner, precooked, and the fastest to prepare. They commonly come preportioned and packaged with added flavorings and sugars. All ...

Old-fashioned oats are a whole-grain food used mostly for breakfast and baking. These oats include the nutrient-rich germ and the bran, which is very high in fiber. Old-fashioned oats have a ...

Oat (Avena sativa L.) is a cereal grain that produces edible seeds known as oats. Eating oats can boost the nutrient density ...

You may have seen various types of oatmeal on store shelves and wondered what the difference is between, say, rolled oats, steel cut, and instant. Are they pretty much the same, or is one type of ...

While foods like cold cereal or bacon and eggs have dominated the standard American breakfast for decades, oatmeal continues to grow in popularity and desirability. Driven in part by interest in more ...

Unpopular opinion, but I prefer quick-cooking oats to old-fashioned oats in baked goods, like cookies, fruit crisps, and granola (and, okay, in my morning bowl of oatmeal too). While many assume quick ...

Did you know you could use your Instant Pot to make breakfast? The I Love My Instant Pot Recipe Book ($17) by Michelle Fagone, out April 1, includes a recipe for steel-cut oats that cook up in 10 ...

Oat groats are the least processed oats and have a chewy texture. Copping oat groats into smaller pieces makes steel-cut oats. Adding oat groats to salads, soups, or stews can help you eat more oats.

While most people prefer to eat their oatmeal cooked and combined with toppings like fruit and nuts, others are opting for eating the breakfast staple raw. Whether blended into a smoothie or sprinkled ...

Jillian Kubala, MS, is a registered dietitian based in Westhampton, NY. Jillian uses a unique and personalized approach to help her clients achieve optimal wellness through nutrition and lifestyle ...