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

Published Apr 06, 2024
By Alyce Collins

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.

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