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Oatmeal: instant vs reg
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As a non-nutritionally related aside, I accidentally bought a tube of regular oats rather than instant oats. They are so god-awful to get down in the morning, I usually run out of time just trying to eat them, and have to take the rest of the food in the car on my way to work.
Next time, I'll pay more attention to the labels when I'm buying them. Take this as you will.
Next time, I'll pay more attention to the labels when I'm buying them. Take this as you will.
gymtime
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Plain, they're equally repulsive. It's six and one to me. But mixed with a scoop of MRP and some water or skim milk, they're pretty doable. And oats are among the best breakfast carbs you can get.
Only thing is that I remember reading on here that instant is higher GI than regular, or it's lesser quality or something like that. So since I'm starting my cutting diet tomorrow (pray for me), I'd like to know the scoop.
Only thing is that I remember reading on here that instant is higher GI than regular, or it's lesser quality or something like that. So since I'm starting my cutting diet tomorrow (pray for me), I'd like to know the scoop.
Greek Freak
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You ever try cream of wheat? I mix some of that up with half an mrp and some water/milk in my blender and make a thick soupy sorta shake/meal.
louden_swain
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I have eaten oatmeal everyday for the last 4 years. I typically two large two large cylindrical tubes of quaker oats. After preparation the only thing I add are raisins. I love the stuff!!
witkowsd
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I buy the big tub of store brand instant oatmeal - much cheaper in the long run since I eat so much of it - 2 minutes in the microwave and its done. I usually mix with water and some milk before it goes into the microwave - makes it a bit creamier, then I add my raisons, wheat germ and protein powder and equal.
LaviathanX
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Well, I heard old fashioned oats are better for you, so I got some, and theres a huge difference in the consistency. They're too slimy. And plus you gotta friggin boil them in water for five minutes. It's just not worth it anymore so I switched back to instant b/c its much easier to prepare in the morning.
Just add Molly McButter.
Just add Molly McButter.
JJFigure
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Fiber content is higher in regular oats than instant oats. Instant oats can also be considered "processed", so regular oats have a higher thermogenic value (your body has to work a little harder to digest them).
I buy my oats in bulk from a health food store - 99 cents/lb. - much cheaper than the grocery store.
I buy my oats in bulk from a health food store - 99 cents/lb. - much cheaper than the grocery store.
zackdarnell
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There wouldnt be much differnece between old fashioned oats and instant oats if the instant oats are plain with no flavoring. However, if you buy the instant oatmeal in the little packets that are flavored, there is tons of sugar in there. I believe about half the carbs in one of those packets comes from the sugar, and they have a very high gi compared to plain old fashioned oats.
I bought a 5lb bag of quaker instant yesterday. I always liked instant cause in the morning, I usually sleep past my alarm fifteen minutes or so, which puts the pressure on... last thing I wanna do is wait for some goddamned oatmeal to cook 
Just watch the instant that you buy though, i found alot fo that stuff has some additives in it which are not really desirable. And as well, avoid the instant with added flavouring, all that sugar and various forms of crap kind of defeat the purpose... Just buy plain 'ol instant oats... add some blueberries if it gets boring.
Just watch your nutritional info and ingredients, and get the best instant you can find... and enjoy! nothing like a good bowl of oatmeal to fend off the cold of walking to class in a Canadian winter
as far as GI goes, don't worry about it.. I think they are similar enough not to worry about... correct me if I'm wrong..
Just watch the instant that you buy though, i found alot fo that stuff has some additives in it which are not really desirable. And as well, avoid the instant with added flavouring, all that sugar and various forms of crap kind of defeat the purpose... Just buy plain 'ol instant oats... add some blueberries if it gets boring. Just watch your nutritional info and ingredients, and get the best instant you can find... and enjoy! nothing like a good bowl of oatmeal to fend off the cold of walking to class in a Canadian winter
as far as GI goes, don't worry about it.. I think they are similar enough not to worry about... correct me if I'm wrong..
Quick oats (cooks in 5 minutes) differ from regular (15 minutes of boiling) oats in that they have been cut into several pieces and then rolled until they are very thin. Therefore, they will require less cooking time.
Instant oats (1 to 1-1/2 minutes of cooking) differ from Quick Oats in that they have undergone extra steaming to pregelantinize the starch so that it is rehydrated faster during the cooking process. As for additives, SOME companies will add in salt, starch and defatted wheat germ. I checked my Instant Quaker oats, and it did not mention having any of these additives so it may be a varying factor between manufactures. If the additives are not added in, then nutritional value is the same for all of the oats...the only difference would be the physical processes used to decrease the size of the groats...and also steaming for the instant.
The reason for the increased GI rating will be due to a couple of things:
1. Instant/quick oats will not have to be physically broken down as much as regular oats.
2. Steaming will increase the GI to some degree (how much???)
3. MICROWAVING has bee shown to increase the GI's of foods moreso than that of those that have been boiled. An example of this can be seen in potatoes as well. Since most of us microwave our instant and quick oats, then this could also be a reason why they have a slightly higher GI rating than that of regular oats.
BMJ
Instant oats (1 to 1-1/2 minutes of cooking) differ from Quick Oats in that they have undergone extra steaming to pregelantinize the starch so that it is rehydrated faster during the cooking process. As for additives, SOME companies will add in salt, starch and defatted wheat germ. I checked my Instant Quaker oats, and it did not mention having any of these additives so it may be a varying factor between manufactures. If the additives are not added in, then nutritional value is the same for all of the oats...the only difference would be the physical processes used to decrease the size of the groats...and also steaming for the instant.
The reason for the increased GI rating will be due to a couple of things:
1. Instant/quick oats will not have to be physically broken down as much as regular oats.
2. Steaming will increase the GI to some degree (how much???)
3. MICROWAVING has bee shown to increase the GI's of foods moreso than that of those that have been boiled. An example of this can be seen in potatoes as well. Since most of us microwave our instant and quick oats, then this could also be a reason why they have a slightly higher GI rating than that of regular oats.
BMJ
BTW...like I said previously, I opt for the "quick" cooking process moreso than worrying about a little higher GI rating. This would also be negligible since insulin levels will be lowered in the morning anyway. Therefore, I just stick to the instant.
I didn't want to scare anbody off from buying instant oatmeal just because I mentioned why the Gi would differ between them and regular oats.
BMJ
I didn't want to scare anbody off from buying instant oatmeal just because I mentioned why the Gi would differ between them and regular oats.
BMJ
strong island
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mmmmm. oatmeal and raisins with a few packets of equal.
louden_swain
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Hell, you can get creative with oatmeal! Along with adding raisins, sometimes I will add bananas, blueberries, and strawberries. It looks like I need to run to the store to purchase some of these items. Overall, oatmeal serves as a great pre-workout meal!
