Is oat bran suitable for people who are watching their weight or want to feel full for longer? — KOMPAS ZDOROVJA Oat Bran 200 g

Oat bran is often included in the diet for exactly this purpose: dietary fibre slows down stomach emptying, and the feeling of fullness after a meal with bran lasts longer than after the same amount of food without fibre. This helps make snacking less haphazard and keeps you from reaching for food before the next meal.

It is important to understand that bran by itself is not a weight-loss product and does not replace a balanced diet. It simply adds bulk to meals without sugar or extra calories, which can be convenient when you are watching what you eat.

In practice, it looks like this: add bran to your breakfast — porridge or yoghurt — and compare how much longer you stay full than after a regular breakfast of the same volume. Most people notice the difference within the first few days.