Steel cut oatmeal: does grinding change it?

pwall921
pwall921 Posts: 19 Member
in Food and Nutrition
Here is my question: I know steel cut oats meal is supposed to be good as it's a carbohydrate that is slower digesting therefore you don't get the glucose spike etc. however I do not like the consistency of it, but if I grind it up in a coffee grinder to powder then I really enjoy it. Does this change the structure of it from a slower digesting carbohydrates into a faster one?

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  • vingogly
    vingogly Posts: 1,785 Member
    Most likely yes, since you're increasing the surface area. That's why quick rolled oats cook faster. Main reason to eat oatmeal in my book is it has a lot of soluble fiber in it, which is good for the old cholesterol. I love the taste and texture, but if I didn't I wouldn't force myself to eat it because I'm supposed to.
  • beadgalsarita
    beadgalsarita Posts: 47 Member
    it likely does, but that's because you're breaking down some of the fiber before cooking/consumption. This means that your body has less to do to access the carbohydrates, so the sugar is absorbed faster into your system.

    quick cook oats are steamed and then rolled flat, which is what helps them cook faster. It breaks down part of the fiber before cooking and consumption.

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