Is flavored oatmeal healthy?

Question

Is oatmeal healthy? I bought a box of Millville oatmeal(off brand) and it has 5 different flavors. Cinnabun, Brown Sugar, Peaches and Cream, apple cinnamon, and Strawberries and cream. I was just wondering If these are healthy? They have about 25 carbs a packet. Are these good carbs? or bad? I know the oatmeal packets contain 8 grams of sugar too. Or should I just stick to Plain oatmeal?

Thanks!!!

Answer 1

If you get the lower-sugar and weight control ones..[quaker]

weight control usually has around 160 a packet [i think because of fiber or maybe more portion,it's to help you feel fuller]

lower sugar -

maple and brown sugar - 120

apples and cinnamon - 110

strawberries and cream - 130

oatmeal is a main part of my diet,some days I will have it for bfst,lunch and dinner.I'm losing weight too!

Answer 2

The oatmeal in packets is not as good for you as just plain oatmeal, which I eat, but I'll tell you that if you add a sugar substitute and cinnamon, it tastes a heck of a lot better.  Also, try mixing strawberries or peaches or blueberries or even a banana with your oatmeal.

Answer 3

Flavourings and sugar make healthy foods unhealthy.

Apple = brilliant.

Toffee apple = terrible.

The same thing is happening here.

If you want something tastier than plain oatmeal, try a nice (low in sugar and flavourings) toasted muesli with some dried fruits in it.

Answer 4

Plain oatmeal you get out of that large tall container thing is the best

and bowl it over the stove

and add a little milk and maybe a little sugar

PERFECT :)

Answer 5

i lovey love looooove the apple cinnamon kind, but it has a lot of sugar, and not enough protein to last me through lunch.