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Oatmeal has long had a reputation as a healthy breakfast option, and in recent years, it’s only grown. Online, some are touting the grain’s utility as an aid for weight loss, even devising trends like the “Oatzempic” challenge . But is there any truth to these buzzy claims?

Ultimately, “it really depends,” says Jessica Cording, M.S., R.D., registered dietitian and author of The Little Book of Game-Changers . “Oatmeal can be a very healthy food, but there are a few things to consider with it.”

Ahead, nutrition experts explain oatmeal’s health benefits, whether it can help you lose belly fat, and any potential drawbacks of this…

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