Instant oatmeal
While instant oatmeal may beat the alternatives, keep in mind that those packets of flavored oats aren’t doing you any favors either. Instant oatmeal is low in fiber and protein, which means you’ll be starving by mid-morning. If you can, eat steel cut oatmeal or look for instant oatmeal where steel cut oats, whole oats, or whole groats are the first ingredient.