You've most likely heard by now that oatmeal is a powerhouse of a breakfast food. It can help with inflammation , suppress your appetite, and reduce cholesterol . And it doesn't hurt that it's also delicious and comforting during the colder months! We talked with Laura Burak, MS, RD, author of Slimdown with Smoothies , founder of Laura Burak Nutrition , and member of our medical expert board , to learn even more about oatmeal's health benefits, and it turns out it's even healthier than we thought! "Oatmeal is not only an easy and satisfying meal," says Burak, "but it contains a trio of amazing health benefits that not many other breakfast foods have." Read on to learn the reasons why oatmeal is considered one of the healthiest breakfast foods to eat, and for more healthy eating tips, make sure to check out The 7 Healthiest Foods to Eat Right Now. Oatmeal acts as a prebiotic One of the coolest reasons that oatmeal is so healthy for you is t