Get to Know 3 Types of Oats Suitable for Diet, Slimming Faster

Dream - Oatmeal can be chosen as a fiber-rich carbohydrate option with fewer calories compared to white rice. Usually, people consume instant oatmeal every day because it is easier to process, but many opinions consider the product to be unhealthy and high in sugar.

This has caused many people to switch to other types of oatmeal that have minimal processing to reduce calories, increase fiber content, and help with weight loss.

The choice of oatmeal depends on habits, needs, and preferences. Dream Friends need to know the types of oatmeal commonly sold in the market before choosing. Here are some of them.

Instant Oatmeal

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Quoted from Instagram Culinary Content Creator with Instagram @yensfitjournal, instant oats have a more fragile and slightly smoother texture. You only need to cook it for 3-5 minutes, and instant oatmeal can even be brewed with hot water.

This type of oatmeal is also very easy to find in supermarkets and can be used to make various dishes, such as pancakes, cupcakes, or smoothies.

Rolled Oats

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Rolled oats are flat and have a rougher texture compared to instant oatmeal. It takes longer to cook, around 8-15 minutes, and the texture cannot be changed just by brewing it with hot water.

Dream Friends can find various brands of rolled oats on e-commerce platforms, Instagram, or other platforms because they are rarely sold in supermarkets. If you are interested, you can try making overnight oats, oatmeal fried rice, or smoothies with rolled oats.

Steel Cut Oats

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Steel cut oats are shaped like grains, similar to rice. It takes quite a long time to cook, around 15-25 minutes. Dream Friends can still find steel cut oats in supermarkets or e-commerce platforms. Try making porridge or various flavored oatmeal rice cakes to make them more delicious when consumed during a healthy diet.

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