The Midlife Feast
The Midlife Feast
Jenn Salib Huber RD ND
Oatmeal, Overthinking, and Why Food Feels So Complicated in Menopause
28 minutes Posted Jul 1, 2026 at 9:00 am.
Season Finale And Big Thanks
Why Oatmeal Reveals Overthinking
Social Media And Information Overload
Myth One Grains Are Wrong
Myth Two Blood Sugar Panic
Myth Three Oats And Heart Health
Beta Glucan And Gut Benefits
Steel Cut Rolled Instant Differences
Protein Ideas And Overnight Oats
Easy Ways To Eat More Oats
The Bigger Lesson About Food
Stop Overthinking Food Challenge Invite
Wrap Up And How To Support
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This is the 200th episode and the season finale, and I'm closing out the season by defending the most controversial breakfast on the internet: oatmeal. I'm only half joking. Yes, I answer all of your oatmeal questions in this episode. Steel cut versus rolled, how to add protein, cooked versus overnight, and whether it deserves its reputation as a heart-healthy food. But the real conversation is about something bigger. If a humble bowl of oatmeal can make us anxious, then we have some food noi...