evidence: Healthy Eating What Happens to Your Body When You Eat Oatmeal Every Day Are oats just as healthy as experts claim? By Kiersten Hickman Kiersten Hickman Based in Brooklyn and raised on the Connecticut coast, Kiersten Hickman is a freelance journalist and content strategist covering a variety of topics across the food, health and lifestyle categories. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Updated on July 6, 2024 Reviewed by Dietitian Christa Brown, M.S., RDN, LD Reviewed by Dietitian Christa Brown, M.S., RDN, LD Christa Brown is a registered dietitian and business owner with a practice focus on diabetes management and content development for brands and fitness influencers. She is a licensed dietitian with a Master of Science in Nutrition Education and a certification in gut health by the Institute of Integrative Nutrition. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines In This Article View All In This Article You May Feel Fuller for Longer You'll Have an Easier Time in the Bathroom Your Risk of Heart Disease Will Decrease Your Gut Bacteria Will Thrive You'll Manage Your Weight Easier Many medical experts recommend oatmeal as a healthy breakfast—and for good reason. There's so much you can do with a container of oats.