Why is Oatmeal rated as such an important bodybuilding food?

[the_alcatraz]

I eat oatmeal twice a day, but have no difinative answer to the above.

Any replies are appreciated.

 

[ireekofawesomeness]

When i was a kid my mother used to say "Horses eat oats and look how big and strong they are" So thats the reason i eat it.

 

[keasbey]

When i was a kid my mother used to say "Horses eat oats and look how big and strong they are" So thats the reason i eat it.

this is a fact i live in the midwest and ive seen some of the horse pull competitions at the state fair and those horses are ripped!

but ive been told its an excellent source of complex fibers and carbs..

 

[the_alcatraz]

Anyone else wanna share some thoughts?

 

[crazyjoe]

its an excellent source of complex fibers and carbs..

this is true

 

[GUARDIAN]

complex low carb GI with lots of fiber excellent for sustained slow energy release.

 

[the_alcatraz]

When it the best time to eat oatmeal though?

 

[BIGMIke007]

I eat it with every meal, love the stuff.
Low GI carb source
High Fibre
Added nutrients
Polyunsaturated fats
Avenosides ---- Some have repported avenosides to raise test levels. No proof though.

 

[needtogetaas]

It feels so good all mashed up around my nuts. Its best when warm to.

 

[ireekofawesomeness]

It feels so good all mashed up around my nuts. Its best when warm to.

Yeah. Wait, what?