{"id":19002,"date":"2024-06-25T17:59:09","date_gmt":"2024-06-25T17:59:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bestratefinders.com\/blog\/?p=19002"},"modified":"2024-06-25T17:59:48","modified_gmt":"2024-06-25T17:59:48","slug":"is-oat-milk-bad-for-you-the-myths-facts","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bestratefinders.com\/blog\/everything-else\/is-oat-milk-bad-for-you-the-myths-facts\/","title":{"rendered":"Is Oat Milk Bad for You? The Myths & Facts"},"content":{"rendered":"

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It\u2019s hard to believe a beverage as basic as oat milk could cause an outrage, but this coffee shop staple has certain social media influencers up in arms lately.<\/p>\n

Haters<\/a> claim oat milk spikes blood sugar and is nothing more than \u201cstarch juice<\/a>.\u201d<\/p>\n

We asked a real expert\u2014MyFitnessPal registered dietitian Joanna Gregg\u2014to weigh in on the myths and facts about the controversial alt-milk.<\/p>\n

Oat Milk and Blood Sugar<\/h2>\n

The concern about oat milk is understandable, because there are some confusing nuances about it. While most manufactures don\u2019t actually add sugar as an ingredient, maltose, a type of sugar, is created by the oat milk manufacturing process.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe maltose found in oat milk is digested more quickly than the sugars found in other milks which is the main reason it gets a bad reputation,\u201d says Gregg.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s true that, as milks go, oat milk is pretty high on the glycemic index (GI), with a GI of 69. This number is a measure of how quickly a food raises blood sugar levels. It\u2019s a scale from 0 to 100, with pure glucose assigned a value of 100. The higher the GI number, the more a food can potentially spike glucose.<\/p>\n

For comparison, 1% dairy milk has a GI of 27.<\/p>\n

But does oat milk really spike your blood sugar in some horribly unhealthy way? Gregg says probably not.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe GI number is based solely on the food itself. If oat milk is consumed with food that has fiber, protein, or fat, any rise in blood sugar will be slowed down by these other nutrients,\u201d she says.\u00a0<\/p>\n

In other words, if you\u2019re having a little oat milk in your coffee along with a balanced breakfast\u2014say an omelet or avocado toast\u2014it shouldn\u2019t be anything to worry about.<\/p>\n

What About the Ingredients?<\/h2>\n

There\u2019s another oat milk ingredient that\u2019s raised a few eyebrows\u2014oil.<\/p>\n

\u00a0\u201cIt\u2019s often added to provide a better texture,\u201d says Gregg. It also acts as an emulsifier<\/a>, keeping the milk from separating in your coffee.<\/p>\n

\u201cWhen consumed in the correct amounts, oil isn\u2019t unhealthy<\/a> and can be included in a healthy diet. The amount of canola oil typically found in oat milk is likely not a cause for concern,\u201d says Gregg.<\/p>\n

Though she doesn\u2019t think oat milk is unhealthy, Gregg does point out that oat milk is a processed food. Processed foods<\/a> are something you may want to limit in your diet overall.<\/p>\n

\u201cAlmost all processed foods have added emulsifiers and other ingredients to make them more palatable,\u201d she says. \u201cThe amount of these ingredients<\/a> present in oat milk, when consumed in moderation, is generally considered to be safe<\/a>.\u201d<\/p>\n

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How Does Oat Milk Stack Up to Other Milks?<\/h2>\n

Whether oat milk is the best choice for you depends on your preferences and situation. \u201cFor people with a lactose, nut, or soy allergy, oat milk is a great alternative,\u201d says Gregg. She also points out that oat milk has beneficial nutrients, <\/span>including beta-glucan<\/span><\/a> and other<\/span> phytonutrients<\/span><\/a> and antioxidants.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cBut\u00a0 dairy milk is a much better source of protein than oat milk if that\u2019s your goal, and dairy products are\u00a0 a natural source of many nutrients like calcium, potassium, and vitamins, A, B12, and D,\u201d says Gregg.<\/p>\n

And if you\u2019re closely watching your blood sugar for any reason, Gregg\u00a0 says nut milk is probably a better choice than oat, especially if you aren\u2019t combining oat milk with other foods.<\/p>\n

So, is Oat Milk a Health Food?<\/h2>\n

Gregg says that oat milk is healthier than some beverages and not as healthy as others. It depends on what it replaces, what you eat it with, and how much you consume.<\/p>\n

\u201cI prefer to steer clear of classifying any food as a \u2018health food,\u2019\u201d she says. \u201cAs with all foods, the pros and cons need to be weighed against your overall diet, preferences, and goals.\u201d<\/p>\n

The bottom line on oat milk, according to a registered dietitian?<\/p>\n

\u201cOat milk can certainly be included in a healthy diet.\u201d<\/p>\n

The post Is Oat Milk Bad for You? The Myths & Facts<\/a> appeared first on MyFitnessPal Blog<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

It\u2019s hard to believe a beverage as basic as oat milk could cause an outrage, but this coffee shop staple has certain social media influencers up in arms lately. Haters claim oat milk spikes blood sugar and is nothing more than \u201cstarch juice.\u201d We asked a real expert\u2014MyFitnessPal registered dietitian Joanna Gregg\u2014to weigh in on [\u2026]
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