Oatmeal is a fabulous breakfast food that will help you start your morning off right, but are you getting the most potential out of this oat? Instant oats are a popular choice, because they’re quick to prepare and if you’re racing out the door, it’s quick and easy to grab a packet to heat up later. But instant oats are quick and easy for a reason ‘ they’ve been shaved down to size, removing much of the oat’s natural fiber and nutrients. Instant oatmeal also has sodium, sugar and other unhealthy additives. If you’re trying to make the most of your health, don’t settle for a sub-par breakfast.

Make time in the mornings to prepare oats on the stove-top or in the microwave and opt for steel-cut oats or old-fashioned oats, both of which have even more of the bran and germ intact.

If you just can’t make time for cooking the old-fashioned way, try Quaker Oatmeal’s new Weight Control oatmeal. This instant breakfast offers six grams of fiber, seven grams of protein and just one gram of sugar to help keep your appetite, and your waistline, under control.

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