For long, oatmeal has been a popular breakfast choice hailed for its heart-healthy benefits. Oatmeal is high in fibre content and keeps you full for longer periods. The best part about oatmeal is that it is extremely versatile, you can load it up with fruits , vegetables and other ingredients of your choice.

However, while oatmeal enjoys its status as a morning staple, is it really a healthy option for consumption? If you are wondering the same question, then we have a different perspective that will make you reconsider your breakfast choice. Also Read: Oatmeal for Skin: How To Use The Superfood For Your Skin and Beauty Needs Ayurvedic health coach and famed author Dr Dimple Jangda (@drdimplejangda) shared three reasons as to why oatmeal should be avoided to kickstart your day. A post shared by DrDimple Jangda (@drdimplejangda) Ayurvedic Health Coach and author Dr Dimple Jangda shared a video on her Instagram handle explaining why people shouldn't eat oatmeal for breakfast.

Oatmeal is a rich source of starch and sugar which spikes your insulin levels. Moreover, it can cause your cortisol and adrenaline to rise too, as per Dr Jangda. Dr Dimple Jangda reveals that most of the oatmeal that you consume and buy from the market has been sprayed with glysophates – herbicide used to kill both broadleaf plants and grasses – during the storage process.

So, when you have oatmeal for breakfast, you're consuming a bowl of chemicals. Consumption of glysophates sprayed oatmeal can inter.