The Oatmeal Diet usually consists of eating oatmeal at every major meal. Along with the oatmeal, you can eat a small serving of other food such as skim milk, fruits, vegetables and nuts. Oats are a great source of carbohydrates, which provides the human body with necessary energy. The calories you intake on the first week should only be about 900-1200 calories per day. The first 7 days of the oatmeal diet, you should to eat nothing but oatmeal. After the first week, you can add other foods like berries, fruits and vegetables, but you must still eat oatmeal with every major meal. For the next 30 days you can increase your caloric intake to 1000-1300 calories per day. After 30 days you may begin to eat your normal diet while continuing with one meal and one snack of oatmeal daily. Oatmeal is low in calories and high in soluble fiber, which helps to promote a feeling of fullness after meals. If done properly, the oatmeal diet can be a great way to lose weight. If you love oatmeal and want to lose weight this may be an optimal choice for you. It's recommended to exercise 3-4 times a week for at least 30 minutes.

Benefits



Eating oats regularly has many health benefits. Oatmeal is perfect for people trying to lose weight, as it is filling and low in calories. Because oatmeal is high in soluble fiber, this diet helps you to feel full after meals. A diet high in oatmeal can reduce the 'bad' LDL cholesterol without affecting the 'good' HDL cholesterol. Oats can also reduce blood pressure, which is closely linked to stroke and heart disease. Studies show that oatmeal diet plan can lower the risk of diabetes, obesity and certain types of cancer. In addition, oatmeal is rich in minerals such as Zinc and Selenium that are great boosters to your immunity. Oatmeal is easy to make and gives you plenty of energy to start your day. Compared with other foods oats are cheap, which makes it a good choice for your wallet.



Foods



Cereals: Whole-grain Oats
Dairy: Skim Milk, Low fat Yogurt
Drinks: Water, Fruit juice, Tea
Fruits: Bananas, Apples, Plums, Oranges, Kiwis, Grapes, Raisins, Pears, Peaches, Melons, etc.
Vegetables: Carrots, Broccoli, Spinach, Brussels sprouts, Cucumbers, Tomatoes, Kale, etc.
Berries: Blueberries, Strawberries, Blackberries, Raspberries, etc.
Nuts: Almonds, Walnuts, Brazil nuts, Hazelnuts
Seeds: Hemp seeds, Flaxseeds, Chia seeds



Tips



1. Read labels carefully. Look for whole oats, oatmeal, or oat bran as the first ingredient.
2. Be sure to drink plenty of water during the day. It helps your digestive system, kidneys and whole system function properly.
3. Don't forget to exercise in order to lose weight and stay healthy. Exercise at least 3-4 times a week.
4. Make sure your getting enough of sleep.
5. Don't forget to add fruits, vegetables and berries to your diet.
6. Watch your daily caloric intake.
7. Avoid eating processed and refined oats.