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Feb 2025
1h 7m

The Oat Milk Backlash, Glucose Spikes & ...

The Wellness Scoop
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Is oat milk really bad for you? This week, we dive into the oat milk backlash—why sales are dropping, whether it actually spikes blood sugar, and if it's as unhealthy as some claim. We also break down the glucose monitor trend. More and more people without diabetes are tracking their blood sugar—but is it helpful or just another wellness obsession? Plus, cou ... Show More
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