oatmeal...good or bad ?

Debbiedebbiey
Debbiedebbiey Posts: 824 Member
in Food and Nutrition
i"ve seen people on here say oatmeal is not so good for you and that it stalls weight loss. i love it. but is the sugar free packets (ex:apples&cinn) bad for you or should i get steel cut or plain old fashioned in the can ?
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  • Helloitsdan
    Helloitsdan Posts: 5,564 Member
    Steel cut if you have to eat it at all.
  • UponThisRock
    UponThisRock Posts: 4,519 Member
    No single food item is responsible for weight gain.
  • monty619
    monty619 Posts: 1,308 Member
    i eat oatmeal every day.
  • litatura
    litatura Posts: 569 Member
    i eat oatmeal every day.

    Me too.
  • shaynak112
    shaynak112 Posts: 751 Member
    I eat oatmeal almost every day. I have a huge bag of oats. I take 1/4 cup of oats, add1/2 cup of water, microwave for 1 min or so. I then add Splenda sweetener or fruit or whatever. Tastes good and filling. My bf uses 1/2 cup of oats and 1 cup of water.
  • myak623
    myak623 Posts: 615 Member
    I'm a big fan of proatmeal. Regular oatmeal with a scoop of your favorite protein powder flavor.
  • tripitena
    tripitena Posts: 554 Member
    I have oatmeal a couple times a week. I've not heard too many bad things about it. Generally I cook it myself with cinnamon, rasins, dried cherries or fresh apples. Lately though I've gotten into cheating with Quaker instant high fiber cinnamon.
  • Sidesteal
    Sidesteal Posts: 5,510 Member
    No single food item is responsible for weight gain.

    ^ This.
  • skinnylion
    skinnylion Posts: 213
    I eat it often. Old-fashioned or "quick" are better for you than pre-packaged packets (less sugar/chemicals).
  • HYBRIDXXX
    HYBRIDXXX Posts: 86
    I EAT ROLLED OATS EVERY MRNG. 1/2 C. WIT 1C WATER, 1TBSP NATURAL P.B.
    CINNAMON (HOWEVER MUCH U PREFER)
    DASH OF NUTMEG
    SPLASH OF ORIGINAL SILK SOYMILK
    1 SCOOP OF BODY FORTRESS VANILLA CREME
    1 1/2 OZ OF FRESH BLUEBERRIES
    1 PACKET OF STEVIA (OPTIONAL)
    IT IS SOOOOOO GOOD!!!!!!!!!
  • Duck_Puddle
    Duck_Puddle Posts: 3,237 Member
    I have a bowl of sugar free oatmeal every morning (apples & cinnamon or maple & brown sugar). It's yummy and fills me up enough that I don't think about food for hours. That works for me.
  • ericarae33
    ericarae33 Posts: 211 Member
    I eat it almost every day ...today I tried "refrigerator oatmeal" wasn't a fan, but maybe because I used plain greek yogurt?
  • jloz3623
    jloz3623 Posts: 5
    I have the good old fashioned oatmeal. I make it w Almond milk & a little bit of sugar & I love it. It has about 200cal. It's healthy, and it fills me up. Just make sure you dont buy the flavored one. Good luck!
  • ruthechesney
    ruthechesney Posts: 34 Member
    It is good for you, helps keep you regular and clean out the gunk in your gut. It is super good for you!! I have read the book, "This is Why you are Fat and How to Stay Thin Forever," by Jackie Warner, a super health nut, and she recommends that you eat a cup a day along with 2 eggs. Both of the previous listed foods are loaded with nutrition!

    I eat it just about every day. It does keep me full and satisfied. My son even loves it, hes 5, with cinnamon and honey:) I seen the proatmeal...that is something I am going to have to try. Sounds delicious:)
  • jenmac55
    jenmac55 Posts: 3 Member
    I have weight control maple & brown sugar oatmeal almost every day! I love it, it's low-cal, and keeps me full :)
  • Shock_Wave
    Shock_Wave Posts: 1,573 Member
    Oatmeal + protein shake + coffee = breakfast of champions.
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  • signgrrrl
    signgrrrl Posts: 74 Member
    i eat oatmeal every day.

    Me too.
    me 3
  • AlayshaJ
    AlayshaJ Posts: 703 Member
    I LOVE OATMEAL.

    That is all.
  • JSheehy1965
    JSheehy1965 Posts: 404
    love oatmeal - slow burning carbs...keeps me full up to my mid morning snack of almonds :)
  • realme56
    realme56 Posts: 1,093 Member
    Love steel cut made with water and almond milk, also use pb2 powder for flavoring and blueberries. Haven't had any issues with weight loss ;~)
  • annahiven
    annahiven Posts: 177 Member
    Love oatmeal, too! Yum!
  • cmeade20
    cmeade20 Posts: 1,238 Member
    Oatmeal is fine, just don't get the kinds loaded with sugar (a lot of the instant packets are) I get the large containers of plain oatmeal at Walmart for about 2 dollars and add my own apple and cinnamon, vanilla, etc
  • wareagle8706
    wareagle8706 Posts: 1,090 Member
    REAL OATMEAL IS NOT BAD FOR YOU. HOW CAN IT BE?

    I WOULD BUY THE RAW, STEEL CUT OR OLD FASHIONED OR WHATEVER. AS LONG AS IT ISN'T THE KIND YOU BUY IN THE PACKETS. THOSE THINGS ARE PACKED WITH SUGAR.

    JUST ADD SOME BROWN SUGAR OR HONEY OR FRUIT AND NUTS TO IT.

    I LOVE IT WITH WALNUTS AND RAISINS.

    WHY WOULD ANYONE SAY IT'S BAD FOR YOU?
  • capnwo85
    capnwo85 Posts: 1,103 Member
    I EAT ROLLED OATS EVERY MRNG. 1/2 C. WIT 1C WATER, 1TBSP NATURAL P.B.
    CINNAMON (HOWEVER MUCH U PREFER)
    DASH OF NUTMEG
    SPLASH OF ORIGINAL SILK SOYMILK
    1 SCOOP OF BODY FORTRESS VANILLA CREME
    1 1/2 OZ OF FRESH BLUEBERRIES
    1 PACKET OF STEVIA (OPTIONAL)
    IT IS SOOOOOO GOOD!!!!!!!!!

    Thanks for all caps.
  • jjelizalde
    jjelizalde Posts: 377 Member
    Nearly everyday I eat 1/2 cup oatmeal with a cup of water cooked in the microwave for 90 seconds and topped with fresh berries every day. Love it! And I lost two pounds last week.
  • Elizabeth_M
    Elizabeth_M Posts: 562 Member
    I LOOOOOOVE oatmeal - pumpkin pie oatmeal and coconut banana oatmeal are my favourites!

    I can't eat the packaged ones, one serving is so freaking tiny, doesn't fill me up and is packed with added sugar.

    So easy to microwave some large flake oats on your own, there's more of it, and it's better for you.

    Quality AND quantity!
  • DesireeLovesOrganic
    DesireeLovesOrganic Posts: 456 Member
    I eat it every single day as well. I would NOT eat the sugar free packet kind though. Sugar free usually means "chemical *kitten* storm."

    I do 1/2 cup pure oats, 1 cut up apple, 1/8 cup chopped walnuts, 2 tablespoons organic ground flax, sprinkle of cinnamon (and if you want a bit of sweetener, 1/2 tablespoon organic 100% maple syrup grade b.) 380 cal (405 if you add the maple syrup) but 14 fiber and 12 protein and it keeps you full forever. HAHA
  • WaterBunnie
    WaterBunnie Posts: 1,371 Member
    Good for you. Doesn't it reduce cholesterol? I don't add any sugar to mine, I make it with semi-skimmed milk and serve it over tinned fruit or a sliced banana to sweeten it up naturally. Keeps me much fuller than toast.
  • Flixie00
    Flixie00 Posts: 1,195 Member
    Real oatmeal (or porridge as its known in the UK) is fantastic. Avoid the packaged flavoured instant stuff, and go straight to real oats. I have it for breakfast most days made in the microwave with half skimmed milk & water and I add either a scoop of protein mix, a little maple syrup or fresh fruit. Keeps me full, is healthy, and is a great carrier for other flavours. Enjoy :-)
  • sarahliftsUP
    sarahliftsUP Posts: 752 Member
    I love oatmeal..there's just so many ways you can make it! My favourite would be with strawberries and blueberries, chia seeds, almond milk, and then topped with strawberry greek yogurt and cinnamon.

    Overnight oats are interesting too.. You combine all your ingredients, but leave it overnight in the fridge. It's a little weird eating cold oatmeal, but seems appropriate in the summer. Plus makes mornings easier to get through, instead of rushing getting ready, just grab from the fridge and eat!

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