used to be able to eat oatmeal/broccoli in HUGE amounts daily for years–both cooked traditionally or as an addition to my mass shakes. about 1.5 - 2 years ago, i began to feel sick after consuming either food–especially broccoli. I eliminated both foods from my diet around that time, however I would have the occasional broccoli floret or would try to put oatmeal in my mass shakes since then. Every time I would “experiment” with re-introducing either food, I would feel nauseous and have the worst stomach pains.
Suggestions anyone about alternates for these foods to add to my shakes?
switch broccoli for green beans, you might want to look for a gluten free alternative to oats. My sister used to have stomach pains and didn’t know why. She found out she is allergic to gluten and she told me oats have gluten, I had no idea. Anyway, there’s a start for ya.
My sister used to have stomach pains, and found out she is allergic to gluten, and oats have gluten. So she had to stop eating them. You can look for gluten free oats, and switch the broccoli for green beans.
Look into Quinoa as a replacement for Oatmeal. It is a much healthier option that is a lot easier on your digestive system. Oatmeal, as well as all other grains, are extremely hard to digest, and cause a decent amount of inflammation. I follow the Paleo Diet, but do include Quinoa as a means of getting a good amount of carbs on training days. Here’s a good link for the nutrition info and background of Quinoa:
my orig post may have been misleading as i normally would dump uncooked oatmeal and/or frozen broccoli into my mass SHAKES–and am looking for substitutes in regards to the SHAKES.
you guys are right on with what you’ve said though. i switched to cooking green beans a while back and more recently quinoa.
any suggestions to adding good carbs (not sugar) or frozen vegetables to shakes?
[quote]jermaine0321 wrote:
my orig post may have been misleading as i normally would dump uncooked oatmeal and/or frozen broccoli into my mass SHAKES–and am looking for substitutes in regards to the SHAKES.
you guys are right on with what you’ve said though. i switched to cooking green beans a while back and more recently quinoa.
any suggestions to adding good carbs (not sugar) or frozen vegetables to shakes?[/quote]
How big were your shakes and how much broccoli did you add? I doubt that you adding enough for the carbs to have a big impact. Regarding you question I would add frozen berries like rasberries and strawberries etc. they have fiber, carbs and are low in sugar when compared to other fruits.
[quote]WestCoast7 wrote:
Look into Quinoa as a replacement for Oatmeal. It is a much healthier option that is a lot easier on your digestive system. Oatmeal, as well as all other grains, are extremely hard to digest, and cause a decent amount of inflammation. I follow the Paleo Diet, but do include Quinoa as a means of getting a good amount of carbs on training days. Here’s a good link for the nutrition info and background of Quinoa:
http://www.whfoods.com/genpage.php?tname=foodspice&dbid=142[/quote]
Though many people may have digestive issues with oats, is it not better when keeping blood sugars in check 1 cup uncooked Quinoa has twice the amount of carbs.
i’m thinking of adding almond flour or brown rice flour for somewhat clean carb cals. any thoughts on foods that may taste better/healthier options?
as far as frozen vegetables should I be blending up kale, spinach or gasp edamame (prefer to avoid soy products) in my shakes?
my concern is digestability and not carb intake, depending on source. shakes are typically 750-1500 calories depending on time of day/desired macro content. i can’t even eat a single broccoli floret without wanting to throw up for a full 48 HOURS!
[quote]xXSeraphimXx wrote:
[quote]WestCoast7 wrote:
Look into Quinoa as a replacement for Oatmeal. It is a much healthier option that is a lot easier on your digestive system. Oatmeal, as well as all other grains, are extremely hard to digest, and cause a decent amount of inflammation. I follow the Paleo Diet, but do include Quinoa as a means of getting a good amount of carbs on training days. Here’s a good link for the nutrition info and background of Quinoa:
http://www.whfoods.com/genpage.php?tname=foodspice&dbid=142[/quote]
Though many people may have digestive issues with oats, is it not better when keeping blood sugars in check 1 cup uncooked Quinoa has twice the amount of carbs.[/quote]
Actually it is, do your research before you post. Quinoa carries a glycemic load of 18 for a 1 cup serving, Oatmeal (old fashioned or rollled) carries a glycemic load of 32, thus Oatmeal has a much more drastic effect on blood sugar levels.
[quote]WestCoast7 wrote:
[quote]xXSeraphimXx wrote:
[quote]WestCoast7 wrote:
Look into Quinoa as a replacement for Oatmeal. It is a much healthier option that is a lot easier on your digestive system. Oatmeal, as well as all other grains, are extremely hard to digest, and cause a decent amount of inflammation. I follow the Paleo Diet, but do include Quinoa as a means of getting a good amount of carbs on training days. Here’s a good link for the nutrition info and background of Quinoa:
http://www.whfoods.com/genpage.php?tname=foodspice&dbid=142[/quote]
Though many people may have digestive issues with oats, is it not better when keeping blood sugars in check 1 cup uncooked Quinoa has twice the amount of carbs.[/quote]
Actually it is, do your research before you post. Quinoa carries a glycemic load of 18 for a 1 cup serving, Oatmeal (old fashioned or rollled) carries a glycemic load of 32, thus Oatmeal has a much more drastic effect on blood sugar levels.[/quote]
X2 on the quinoa! Very healthy and easy on the stomach. It’s easy on the stomach like rice but much healthier.
Weird that you get bad pains from those foods. Do you get pains or gas from other complex grains (like whole grain breads or cereals like shredded wheat)? What about gas from other veggies? Maybe try a good probiotic and or digestive enzyme + beano with all your meals. Just my .02.
You can always go with broccoli sprouts (or even the pill/extract form)! I doubt those would give you trouble, unless it really is an allergy, but I doubt it.
Good luck.
[quote]xXSeraphimXx wrote:
Though many people may have digestive issues with oats, is it not better when keeping blood sugars in check 1 cup uncooked Quinoa has twice the amount of carbs.[/quote]
you could could also just eat half a cup instead. For digestability that might be even better.
Rice. Cook it first. Spinach.