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In the healthy eating community, one truth is that Oats has become that Queen ingredient for almost any type of healthy meal-breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner etc. Be it wild and fine oats, Oat has taken an Oat to be that ingredient that almost everyone on a healthy eating journey beckons on when they need a chief ingredient that is filling, healthy, nutritious, creative to work with, easy to access and of course without ribbing one's purse.

If there is no oat in your pantry, you probably should be arrested because it could pass for a crime(alright, chuckle because this is definitely a joke, no one is going behind bars). I am sure you get the point-In my world, Oats should be everyone's friend especially when you are on a healthy eating safari because You can nearly never  go wrong with oats! 

The number of oats recipes out there are outnumbered and they are still more to come. While we relish over oat smoothies, bars, pancakes, wraps and other fancy recipes. In my recent post on Instagram, I shared how I enjoy my oats while making it PCOS friendly.  I brought the nostalgic oats bowl porridge but with a twist that supports eating to gain control over PCOS pangs. The mood for that oat recipe was that I wanted to make the oat porridge fancy and yet PCOS friendly, and I succeeded at it. 

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^{Are Oats always healthy?}

Basically, Oats are often labeled a “healthy” breakfast food—and for good reason. Research shows they may help lower LDL cholesterol, improve digestion, and offer a steady source of energy. But here’s the truth I’ve had to face on my PCOS journey:

“Healthy” doesn’t always mean healthy for me. Despite the benefits, I found that oats were spiking my blood sugar especially when I ate them alone or first thing in the morning. So now, I’m learning to be more intentional. Rather than ditch oats completely, I’ve started pairing them with high-fiber ingredients like chia seeds, flaxseed, oat fiber, and even nuts. This helps slow down the absorption of sugar into my bloodstream and keep me fuller for longer.

Do I think oats are bad? No. Do I think they’re right for everyone especially if you’re managing PCOS or insulin resistance? I honestly don’t know. Maybe it’s different for you, so I’m curious: Have you ever tracked your blood sugar after eating oats? Did you notice a spike? Or does your body handle it well?

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Yinka Kassim and Genevieve Aningo