Kicking off your morning with a warm bowl of oats is always a comforting and delicious experience.

But can eating too much oatmeal make you gain weight?

Can eating oatmeal help you lose weight?

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Oatmeal can support your weight-loss efforts in a few ways.

This helps prevent spikes and crashes in energy levels, leading to better appetite control.

It’s important to be mindful of portion sizes and choose toppings wisely to avoid overconsumption of calories."

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“Aim for a serving size of around 12 to 1 cup of cooked oats,” Goodson suggests.

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