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Nutrition's Lindsay Malone on the healthiest oatmeal

Media | January 30, 2026 | Story by: Editorial Staff

We asked a dietitian which type of oatmeal is healthiest

Verywell Health: Lindsay Malone, registered dietitian and instructor in the Department of Nutrition, said steel-cut oats are the healthiest choice because they’re least processed, higher in fiber, and digest more slowly for steadier blood sugar. Rolled oats are a close second, while instant oats are fine if low in added sugar and high in fiber.