Oatmeal good for diet??

carmenf21

Hi everyone, I was wondering if oatmeal is good for a diet... like does it actually work and help you lose weight??? Im referring to regular oatmeal without sugar.

ChantalGG

Yes it is awesome.

smuehlbauer

I eat the Quaker Weight Control Packets every day of the work week.

shattiecoco

yes its high in fiber, keeps you full longer and raelly good for you

beautymama2011

oatmeal is great and eggs are perfect they are low in carbs and high in protien

smbakke77

it is very heart healthy and low cal...just watch out for the hidden sugars and it should be fine. good luck!

HaveWill

What about the instant one with raisins and walnuts? It does have sugar

SarahofTwins

Yes its great for weight loss! It keeps you filled as well....I usually eat the Village Farms Oatmeal or Kashi Go Lean oatmeal in the mornings

Mixmode

Instant isn't as good for you as the canned oatmeal is. Takes longer to cook and I always have to add a pack of splenda to it.

rachrach66

I love Oatmeal I eat it at least 3x a week. I eat the Better Oats Apple Cinnamon with Flax. Its really good and healthy!

Kristhin

Try quinoa oatmeal. Its high in protein and its considered a superfood.
Toss some blueberries in there too for flavor.

Angela4Health

Whole grain oatmeal is great for you, with no added sugars!

carmenf21

Thanks everyone!!! and it is true about being more full, I have been eating it for the past week every morning and I dont get hungry till later in the afternoon, which I'll just eat a yogurt or fruit. I just wasnt sure if it was good to lose weight with

taso42_DELETED

Generally a diet consists of food. Oatmeal is a food. Therefore oatmeal is a valid thing to have in your diet.

traceymccune

I make a packet of plain oatmeal and smash a banana into it really well. It sweetens the oatmeal, gives it some flavor and you have a 200 cal breakfast. If I have some, I will add some chopped strawberries, blueberries, or and even some almonds. Great way to start the day!

pa_jorg

Rolled oats (not the packet stuff loaded with sugar) is one of the healthiest options out there.
Check out this website for some new oatmeal recipes: http://www.katheats.com/kaths-tribute-to-oatmeal

Laurayinz

For oatmeal, the less processed the better. Even the quick oatmeal in the can isn't as good as the "old fashioned", which only takes less than 3 minutes in the microwave. I add in a handful of raisins, a squirt of honey, or even a spoon of peanut butter., plus some milk to loosen it up. It definitely will stay with you longer, the carbs release slower, and it'll give you warm fuzzies.

katt742

Generally a diet consists of food. Oatmeal is a food. Therefore oatmeal is a valid thing to have in your diet.

HA! :laugh:

TeaBea

Old Fashioned - or rolled oats are still "instant" oatmeal. Both old fashioned & instant oats are steamed (pre-cooked) and then rolled. Instant oats are just rolled some more (thinner).

If you really want unprocessed oats - try steel cut oats - these take 25 minutes to cook. Many people "precook" a large batch for the week in a crockpot.

Laurayinz

I remember a documentary on it recently that said instant is really precooked/dehydrated, but the others/rolled aren't quite as much? I think I tried steel cut once, my aunt made some. I didn't like the texture... Might be one of those things you just have to get used to. :sick:

mapexdrummer69

Generally a diet consists of food. Oatmeal is a food. Therefore oatmeal is a valid thing to have in your diet.

Lol. This.


Also, a diet that makes you lose weight always consists of a calorie deficit. Eat food, hit your minimum needs to protein and fat, stay a a deficit, profit. Doesn't get any simpler than that.

abyssfully

Oatmeal is GREAT. Many fitness magazines suggest eating oatmeal every morning