America lovesoatmealand for good reason.
Oatmeal is a whole grain that’shigh in fiberand low in sugar and sodium.
Then, put one of these15 Healthiest Instant Oatmeals on Grocery Shelveson your grocery list instead.
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But when combined inthis oatmeal cupand its 17 grams of added sugar, this breakfast starts resembling dessert.
“High sodium intake can increase the risk for high blood pressure, heart disease and stroke.”
For a healthier (yet still tasty!)
Quaker Oats
“Overall this product meets all recommended nutrition points other than its sugar content,” Galich says.
But the added sugar situation is what most of these oatmeals get wrong.
The sugar in this Safeway-brand oatmeal comes from two sources: organic cane sugar and maple sugar.
Nature’s Path
“The steel cut label does not always mean ‘better,'” Keathley tells us.
Still, this oatmeal is high in added sugars.
Compared to similar products, its sugar content is noticeably higher, making it a less nutritious choice.
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