Okay, now here’s something I’ve been wondering for a while, oatmeal. Bodybuilding staple for years and years and years. Now, obviously I’m talking steel cut, high fiber oats and oat bran, not that sugar induced crap. So my question is this, guys like Poliquin, Thibs, etc. do not advise eating oats, saying it is highly allergenic, and it’s glycemic load is not that low, okay I got that.
BUT Jonny Bowden claims that oatmeal is one of the best foods on earth for you. He even stars it in his book, saying that it greatly helps control insulin, helps heart disease and cholesterol, and even advises it to people who are pre-diabetic due its ability to help manage insulin. Any thoughts? Let’s get some facts out there.
1). Oatmeal has never made me feel like crap. In fact, it seems to be one of those super foods to me where I feel better afterward (I’m not carb tolerant at all).
2). Every time I’ve eaten oatmeal, I’ve actually noticed that I am leaner the next day. I know this could be total coincidence and, but honestly, I really believe that eating oatmeal has immediately made me leaner (this doesn’t go for other carbs of oatmeal’s nature).
its a personal issue, as PB andy said he has no trouble, i personally have stomach troubles (gas bloating pain) for about 2 days after one serving, possibly due to allergy. if u can eat it, enjoy it and can use some carbs/fiber, go for it.
Oatmeal is THE most important food I have added since “watching what I ate”. It keeps me full for a bit and gives me sustained energy for a good time there after. Also, I think it taste great, especially if you mix in some Met. Drive. I HONESTLY go to sleep early some nights, just to wake up and have my morning oatmeal.
Are you questioning Jonny Bowden or asking for scientific proof texts? If you’re looking for anecdotal data: I eat it every morning and think it is great.
I hate it to the point where it takes me 2 minutes to eat my eggs and protein shake and about 15 minutes to slowly consume the gag-inducing nastiness. But! Though I don’t consume it regularly, I do feel as if it’s probably the best choice for getting leaner and feeling better throughout the day. I feel like the inside of my body is “cleaner” if that makes sense, as if I did something good for it. So, I eat it probably once per week. When I go to trim down, I’ll probablu eat it regularly, and everything but my tounge will thank me. But now, I do the Coleman thing and eat my grits.
The thing I like about oatmeal is its ability to make you feel full for a few hours. I also love the texture of it, and you can add so many things to it to flavor it (LC MD, berries, etc.) You will need to experiment to see how you personally react to it, and then go from there. If you feel like shit, then you know that its not for you. Like many things in physique enhancement, trial and error is king.
I feel good when I eat oatmeal. I like the taste too. With a little bit of salt and some cinnamon it tastes great. I say if it bothers you with taste or gastronomic problems, dont eat it. But if it doesn’t bother you, it’s good shit.
I agree. I think it tastes great with some peanut butter, Low-Carb Metabolic Drive, and cinnamon. Makes me feel full and like you all mentioned, if it doesn’t give you an allergies, it has copious amounts of health benefits. any specific brands people like?
Good topic…does anyone know if the instant Quaker oats provide the same nutrition as the rolled oats (you need to add boiling water to)?
It’s a great breakfast on a bulk with a tablespoon of peanut butter, banana, and whole egg mixed in! It tastes much better with milk than water but that adds cals.
Lots of that “instant oats” in the packets come with lots of added sugar and crap. Also, because its processed and chopped up into smaller bits, supposedly doesn’t digest as slowly and steadily.
I use Quaker Old Fashioned Rolled Oats. Comes in a big cylinder. Its simple and takes about 3 mins to microwave. I have tried the McCanns steel cut oats, but didn’t really catch on to it. Takes too long to prepare for my liking and has a nuttier taste (not a bad thing, just different). Again, supposedly steel cut oats are better because of the least amount of processing.
Yeah I love it. I eat it everyday, especially about an hour before I hit the gym for carbs/energy. Also, to get it down easily and fast I just eat it raw. Put it in a cup and chug as much as I can and just wash it down with water. If you haven’t tried it, give it a shot. Goes down easy and fast, enjoy.
Oatmeal isn’t bad… I just buy the instant Quaker stuff that comes in the HUGE tin. They’re terribly bland, but I’ll usually add a little bit of cinnamon to make up for it.
The best thing about it, without a doubt, is how seemingly full it can make you though.
[quote]phatkins187 wrote:
Good topic…does anyone know if the instant Quaker oats provide the same nutrition as the rolled oats (you need to add boiling water to)?
It’s a great breakfast on a bulk with a tablespoon of peanut butter, banana, and whole egg mixed in! It tastes much better with milk than water but that adds cals.[/quote]
I like adding some vanilla or almond extract, with cinnamon, and berries. Less cals and not quite as dense but still damn good.
Oatmeal is the only carb I eat regularly and without regret. I suppose if you have a food intolerance it’s not ideal but what could be wrong with it otherwise? Poliquin dislikes it but Berardi has always been a big proponent of oats. Find what works for you imo.
Personally, I made significant progress when I made sure I ate a big breakfast every morning. Oats have always been a part of that breakfast. If you don’t like hot oatmeal (I don’t really) try eating it cold. My morning oatmeal consists of rolled oats, frozen blueberries (they thaw in the liquid), a small handful of chopped walnuts and some cinnamon. Let it soak in a liquid of your choice (water, milk, whatever) for about 5 minutes before you eat and it’s sort of like a granola…cereal.
I throw 1 1/2 cups into my blender with PB, Metabolic Drive chocolate, a shot of extra virgin olive oil, and milk. It’s something that takes a little getting used to as far as texture but its quick, easy, nutritious and delicious when you’re in a hurry.