Oatmeal

[Honey Roasted]

I eat Quaker Oatmeal... you know, the ones that come in these little packets that you have to add water to heat. Is this oatmeal okay? My French Vanilla oatmeal box says it has 13g of sugar out of 33g carb total per serving. Main ingredient is whole grain rolled oats.

 

[plornive]

If you want oats that don't raise your insulin level drastically, buy a carton of old fashioned oats, or oat bran.

 

[Sassy69]

Get the regular "Old Fashioned" oats (not the quick oats either) -- you can pay more for the Quaker brand or get the local grocery store brand. For flavor, throw in a packet of Splenda or Stevia, mix in some low carb (or no carb/ fat like Isopure) protein mix, throw in some fruit like strawberry or kiwi (low gi and helps you digest and some sugary carb is ok at breakfast) or even some natural peanut butter or some fruit-only jelly.

Avoid processed stuff and flavored stuff like the plague.

 

[anthrax]

yes,, the one you have to cook for a few minutes is much better than the pre-cooked one

 

[gmanlax7]

is Quaker Oats One minute Oatmeal in the tube no good either ? Thats what ive been having for loooong time

 

[plornive]

is Quaker Oats One minute Oatmeal in the tube no good either ? Thats what ive been having for loooong time

If it does not contain sugar then it isn't terrible. However, I still think old fashioned style rolled oats will be better for your blood-sugar levels.

 

[MuscleDm]

old fashioned is better in terms of GI, not necessarily in nutrient value.

I always stick with old fashioned.

Ryan

 

[SOLID]

why is the Old fasioned oower GI than the Quick 1 min oat. Arn't they the same only smaller? Mabye I just answered my own question...the smaller the quicker they can be digested- the higher the GI? I like the Old fashioned better, but microwaving them just doesn't work like the 1 min oats... and I cleaning the damn pots!

 

[The Dude]

OK, first of all, the Quaker Oats one minute stuff is no different than the "regular" oatmeal. It is just cut finer to allow it to more easily absorb water. I eat this stuff twice a day. I fix it the night before and add raisins or dried apples and cinnamon (or blueberries and some vanilla whey) and put it in the fridge. It's very tasty the next day. It's almost bread-like and takes care of that kind of carb craving you can sometimes get when you don't eat breads often.

In the morning, I eat four packets of the Quaker instant variety (the flavored stuff) that everyone here poo-poo's. I say, "give me a break you sugar nazis!" Sugar is not going to kill you if you don't go hog wild with it. I can also get as cut as the next guy eating this stuff in abundance by just cutting calories from my current diet. Don't fret too much bud and enjoy life. It's too short to run up and down the halls screaming about 5 g of sugar here or 15 g there. Just don't live off the stuff like half of America does.

 

[decadur]

OK, first of all, the Quaker Oats one minute stuff is no different than the "regular" oatmeal.
In the morning, I eat four packets of the Quaker instant variety (the flavored stuff) that everyone here poo-poo's. I say, "give me a break you sugar nazis!" Sugar is not going to kill you if you don't go hog wild with it. I can also get as cut as the next guy eating this stuff in abundance by just cutting calories from my current diet. Don't fret too much bud and enjoy life. It's too short to run up and down the halls screaming about 5 g of sugar here or 15 g there. Just don't live off the stuff like half of America does.

Excellent! I agree 100%!
I can't fucking stand the ol' fashioned stuff. I eat the Quaker Maple & Brown sugar stuff mixed with protein powder, even pre-contest. As a matter of fact, I'm having some right now (pre-workout meal).

 

[15yroldinNY]

Thats good, my mom has some in the cabinet...Looks like a replacement for special K.

 

[=w=]

Excellent! I agree 100%!
I can't fucking stand the ol' fashioned stuff. I eat the Quaker Maple & Brown sugar stuff mixed with protein powder, even pre-contest. As a matter of fact, I'm having some right now (pre-workout meal).

That is fine, if you like the Maple & Brown Sugar Oats that much, but dont think you are getting some magic benefits to oatmeal with it. Oats are recomended as a food choice so often because of their low GI & II. If you add all that sugar you are kinda defeating the purpose. Of course this is all a moot point if you like them a lot, in which case enjoy

 

[duritz]

the rolled oats are better for you. A great recipe is to add some sugar free maple syrup to it. It's tough to find, but it tastes just like regular syrup and it makes the oatmeal taste a lot better. The oatmeal in the packages is garbage, they add to much sugar to it. You are better off eating rice cripies than that junk.

 

[FitFossil]

Here's my favorite oatmeal recipe:
(I use the Old Fashioned oats)

- Put oats in a microwave container.

- Add water. Add more than you'd think because the oats absorb a lot, plus you'll be adding protein powder after it cooks.

- a little natural peanut butter

Microwave 2 minutes. Then let it sit for a minute. Then stir in protein powder.

I absolutely LOVE this stuff. It's real comfort food.

 

[vitor97]

Hmm

Well if you are eating multiple packs of the sugary oatmeal it still would not cause a high Insulin spike because, you have just eaten around 4-8 grams of fiber. So it wouldnt cause too many probelms. I like the old fashioned with 3 packets of equal, cinnamin and water, I like mine thick but that is just me.