evidence: Lately, social media has lit up with conflicting advice that is challenging some scrollers’ long-held beliefs about the benefits of oatmeal. So, we’re setting the record straight: Is oatmeal a healthy choice or not? We asked Elizabeth Hyde-Daddio, RD, a nutritionist at Northwell, to weigh in on different types of oatmeal, how to prepare it, and what nutritional value it provides. [...] In her professional view, rumors about any potential unhealthfulness of oatmeal are just that, and these social media theories can be disregarded. As with all food, however, Hyde-Daddio recommends being mindful of appropriate portion size as part of a healthy daily diet. [...] "Sure, oatmeal could be unhealthy if you're putting all kinds of extra garbage in it—then you might as well be having a sundae," she says. But when you choose minimally processed oatmeal and avoid added sugar, "oatmeal is a great-for-you food."