Oatmeal is healthy, helps against fatty liver disease and can also help you lose weight. However, a new shake that is being distributed via Tiktok is causing a stir.
Oatmeal is not only delicious, it is also considered very healthy thanks to its high nutrient content. Their high fiber content supports digestion and stabilizes blood sugar levels, which prevents cravings and makes losing weight easier. In addition, consumption can reduce high cholesterol levels. Even the consequences of a fatty liver can be reduced and prevented with the help of an oatmeal treatment. A diet shake that consists of just three ingredients, including oatmeal, and is said to cause significant weight loss within a few weeks is going viral on social media. Some of those who have tried it report success, while others are skeptical. Nutrition experts also comment on this trend, which is actually making a name for itself as “Oat-zempic”.
Oat-zempic: Does the trendy shake for losing weight have a similar effect to medication?
The word “Oat-zempic” not only contains the term “oat”, which refers to oat flakes. Oat-zempic appears to allude to the drug Ozempic®, which is administered to treat diabetes and at the same time results in significant weight loss. However, experts clearly warn against assuming that the diet shake - consisting of oatmeal, water, lime and, if desired, a little cinnamon - has the same effect as the active ingredient in the medication. “It's very clear, it's just not the same,” nutrition expert Maya Feller told ABC television.
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Lose weight: Thanks to Oat-zempic, you should be able to lose over 18 kilos in two months
Nutritionist Taylor Grasso, who shares tips and tricks about healthy eating on her Tiktok account “Simply Healthy,” warns against such crash diet claims that are supposedly possible with the drink Oat-zempic. “Any trend that promises an exact kilogram figure in a certain time for weight loss – please refrain from it.” Due to the few ingredients in a diet drink (1/2 cup of oatmeal, 1/2 lime, 1 glass of water, mixed) It could also quickly lead to a nutrient deficiency. If you want to lose weight, it's better to approach it from a holistic perspective.
It would be important to pay attention to five crucial factors for long-term weight loss:
Healthy and balanced diet
Sufficient exercise
Duration of sleep and good sleep quality
Stress reduction
Drink enough fluids (one to two liters daily), primarily water
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