I'm not buying any of this nonsense that oats are bad for you. Pretty much every food we are told is good for you becomes bad for you at some point and vice versa. Oats come from the ground are rich in protein, fiber and antioxidants. They are heart healthy, filling and give you energy. I'll always consider them a good morning staple. I was told my whole life that eggs were horrible for you but I never stopped eating them. They said the whites were good for you but the yoke was horrible for you, this never made any sense to me and the docs had it all wrong. Do your own research and see how you feel when certain foods become a part of your diet. Often these so called experts have it all wrong.