Proats

MrsT1610
MrsT1610 Posts: 24 Member
edited December 2 in Food and Nutrition
I've always been a fan of adding protein powder to my porridge, particularly after fasted cardio.

Recently been told that mixing the 2 is a bad idea - does anyone know why this might be??

Thanks

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  • kommodevaran
    kommodevaran Posts: 17,890 Member
    Ask the person who said that?
  • MrsT1610
    MrsT1610 Posts: 24 Member
    Was kind of hoping for an impartial viewpoint...
  • kommodevaran
    kommodevaran Posts: 17,890 Member
    I can see no reason why it would be a bad idea to mix protein powder and oatmeal, unless you are allergic or dislike either.
  • StealthHealth
    StealthHealth Posts: 2,417 Member
    Nope, as @kommodevaran says - can't see a downside.
  • dlcshan
    dlcshan Posts: 45 Member
    It is probably from a food combining person. There is a theory that different types of food require different digestive environments so eating two foods together that require different digestive environments results in neither being digested properly. Ultimately it says fruits should be eaten before anything else and proteins/fats and carbs should never be eaten together.
  • ninerbuff
    ninerbuff Posts: 49,024 Member
    Whomever you're getting your source from is unfamiliar with how physiology actually works.

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  • robininfl
    robininfl Posts: 1,137 Member
    What the?

    It's fine. Mix away.
  • jemhh
    jemhh Posts: 14,261 Member
    I can't think of any reason why this would be a bad idea.
  • StealthHealth
    StealthHealth Posts: 2,417 Member
    edited July 2016
    dlcshan wrote: »
    It is probably from a food combining person. There is a theory that different types of food require different digestive environments so eating two foods together that require different digestive environments results in neither being digested properly. Ultimately it says fruits should be eaten before anything else and proteins/fats and carbs should never be eaten together.

    There is a guy @ my gym who does something similar.

    his system:

    Fats & Protein = fine
    Carbs & Protein = fine
    Fats & Carbs = bad

    I don't think it makes any sense <shrugs>

    Edited... thinking about it though... his system wold still allow proats.
  • MrsT1610
    MrsT1610 Posts: 24 Member
    Thanks folks... always done it, everyone I know does it and so far no comments from anyone that thinks its a bad idea...

    So, I'm just gonna keep doing it!
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