Cardiologist reveals why oatmeal should NOT be your go-to breakfast
A cardiologist has sparked controversy on TikTok after claiming oatmeal has “no nutritional value” and is “just propaganda.”
Dr. Jack Wolfson, who practices in Arizona and is called the Natural Heart Doctor on social media, posted a video earlier this month about why he recommends never eating oatmeal.
The video, which has been viewed more than 4.6 million times, was criticized by numerous doctors and dieticians who claimed that Dr. Wolfson spreads misinformation and ignores the health benefits of oatmeal.
“As a cardiologist, I never recommend eating oatmeal, especially not every day like so many people do,” he told his 448,000 followers.
‘Our ancestors did not eat oatmeal. You shouldn’t do that either.’
Dr. Jack Wolfson, a cardiologist in Arizona, has sparked controversy for claiming that oatmeal has ‘no nutritional value’ and is ‘just propaganda’
Dr. Siyab Panhwar, a cardiologist at NYU Langone in New York City, posted a response to Dr.’s video on Monday. Wolfson with a caption urging users not to ‘listen to alternative health influencers on social media for health advice’
Dr. Wolfson went on to say that oatmeal has “no nutritional value” and “contains many antinutrients,” but gave no examples. Instead, he urged viewers to choose eggs instead of oats for breakfast.
However, oatmeal is high in fiber and several minerals, which have been shown to prevent chronic health problems such as diabetes.
DailyMail.com contacted Dr.’s team. Wolfson, but received no response.
“There’s been a lot of propaganda over the years about the benefits of oatmeal, and I think that all just stems from the industry’s support — Nabisco, Quaker Oats, Kellogg’s — about promoting us to use oatmeal and oatmeal instead.” of eating eggs,” said Dr. Wolfson.
Dr. Wolfson specifically said people should eat eggs instead of oatmeal. Eggs are rich in vitamins A, B5, B12, D and E, as well as essential nutrients such as calcium and protein.
‘An egg is a cocoon for a baby chicken. An egg contains all the nutrients, vitamins, minerals, fats and proteins that a chicken needs to come to life.
“You can’t raise a chicken on oatmeal. You can’t raise a healthy person on oatmeal,” Dr. continued. Wolfson.
However, experts who criticized him said there is no reason to have to choose between eggs and oatmeal.
Dr. Siyab Panhwar, a cardiologist at NYU Langone in New York City, posted a response to Dr.’s video on Monday. Wolfson with a caption urging users not to “listen to alternative health influencers on social media for health advice.”
“There are numerous health benefits of eating oats,” said Dr. Panhwar. These include fiber for healthy digestion, as well as minerals such as manganese, which support brain health
Dietitian Abbey Sharp (left) and eye surgeon Dr. Brian Boxer Wachler (bottom right) both posted comments on an earlier video from Dr. Wolfson making the same claims. Both said oatmeal has several health benefits, including lowering the risk of cardiovascular disease
“I’m a board-certified cardiologist here to tell you that’s nonsense,” he said.
“No one should listen to this person for any heart or health advice.”
He pointed to studies that have shown that oatmeal can have lasting benefits for heart health, such as lowering cholesterol and controlling blood sugar levels.
A review in the news Frontiers in pharmacology The antioxidants found in oats can lower blood pressure by producing more nitric oxide gas. This helps to dilate the blood vessels, leading to better blood flow.
Abbey Sharp, a dietitian and content creator, responded on TikTok to a video that Dr. Wolfson last year made the same claims about the health benefits of oatmeal.
“No, just no,” she said.
‘Oats are actually rich in a unique antioxidant (avenanthramide) that can actually lower blood pressure and are an important source of the fiber beta-glucan, which has been shown to lower bad cholesterol levels, slow insulin response and support feelings of fullness .
‘So not only are oats clearly not bad for heart health, they’ve also been proven to be quite good.
‘Here’s a crazy idea: why not have breakfast with eggs, coffee and oats? Then there would be a balanced, heart-healthy meal,” Ms Sharp said.
Fiber counteracts the effects of sugar spikes and helps regulate the digestive system. One cup of prepared oatmeal contains about 4 grams of fiber, about 20 percent of the recommended daily fiber intake for women and 10 percent of the intake for men.
This fiber is also filling, which promotes weight loss because it doesn’t take as many calories to feel full.
In addition, half a cup of dry oats contains almost two-thirds of the daily recommended amount of manganese, a trace mineral that the body needs to regulate blood sugar levels and maintain normal brain function.
“There are numerous health benefits of eating oats,” said Dr. Panhwar.
He also pointed out Dr. Wolfson’s statement that ancestors did not eat oatmeal “is simply wrong.”
A study by researchers at Washington University in St. Louis found that oats date back to the Paleolithic era about 32,000 years ago.