Oatmeal as Ozempic? What Dietitians Say About ‘Oatzempic’ Trend

With so many different fad diets to choose from, it seems like everyone is searching for a quick fix to shed the pounds practically overnight. From Atkins to the keto diet, we’ve seen it all, but now there’s another diet that’s gaining attention on social media: the “oatzempic” trend. The TikTok craze is a drink consisting of half a cup of rolled oats, one cup of water, lime juice, and a sprinkle of cinnamon.

Contrary to the name, oatzempic doesn’t contain any Ozempic (medication known to cause quick weight loss), but the oat drink promises to help people lose up to 40 pounds in two months, and the hashtag is quickly gaining momentum, with over 1,700 tags.

It’s already enticed many social media users, but experts are not convinced. Dr. Eldad Einav, a weight loss doctor, told Newsweek that he thinks oatzempic is just another “magic portion diet” which vows to help people lose weight quickly without addressing the underlying factors that lead to weight gain….Story continues…

By Alyce Collins

Source: Oatmeal as Ozempic? What Dietitians Say About ‘Oatzempic’ Trend

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