Quaker Rolled Oats....Paleo Yes / No ?
MiRatlhed
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I have been eating rolled oats in my Protein / Oats breakfast and got to thinking that I am saying that I have cut all grains out of my diet but I am not. I only use these in a meal shake or breakfast with Protein supplement. Is this considered Paleo still because they are not processed ? I am losing fat still at a great rate and just hit my goal of what my doctor wanted me to from December. I hit 225 this morning from 256 in early December. I do not have cravings for anything cracker, bread, cereal etc. That was a huge step for me as almost 6 out of 7 days I would eat Kellogg's Smart Start cereal with berries for breakfast. The rolled oats are really the only thing I can think of that I eat that would be considered a grain.
Am I being a hypocrite here saying that about the grains and not really following the Paleo plan?
Am I being a hypocrite here saying that about the grains and not really following the Paleo plan?
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Oats are not paleo. But what I have learned is you have to find what works for you and do it. So if oats work for you, go for it. For me foods with higher carbs like oats put my weight loss at a stand still and craving come back like crazy.0
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That is cool and they are working fine for me. I do not get any other cravings and they make a great alternative to unhealthy boxed cereals. I mix oats, protein powder, crunched up nuts, berries and some flax seed meal with unsweetened almond milk. Hits the spot and is exactly what I like in the morning is a cold bowl of goodies. I do not eat any other breads, pasta, etc. the rest of the day. Plus seeing the benefits of my eating habits is far outweighing any other method I have ever done and shoot it has only been a few days. I cannot wait to hit my 1 yr mark! haha Long term thinking there....LOL!
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oats=grains. Rolled oats= processed grains.
grains NOT paleo.
Processed grains definitely not paleo
If you're feeling good, who am I to say don't eat it! But is it paleo? Nope.0 -
It's not Paleo, no. But I think it is on the lower end of "Primal" - Mark did a post on it somewhere.
I got a good scolding from someone on the MDA forums because of the 06 content in oats from their roasting or something like that; IMHO, if they don't make up a bulk of your calories, and if ou don't use them as a fat source (uh, who would!) then you're fine.0 -
That is cool. Thank you for the additional comments. I am going to be doing some reading this weekend because I might be slightly on the Primal side of things. I have just started this so a few months down the road I will really be able to find my place in all of it.
But one thing is for sure I am not going back. I really like how I feel not eating any dairy. That is something I have stopped eating completely so far.
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That is cool. Thank you for the additional comments. I am going to be doing some reading this weekend because I might be slightly on the Primal side of things. I have just started this so a few months down the road I will really be able to find my place in all of it.
But one thing is for sure I am not going back. I really like how I feel not eating any dairy. That is something I have stopped eating completely so far.
They aren't Primal either. Primal lets you add back some dairy but not grains.0 -
haha, well I am very confused then. Can you tell?? LOL! I should have it down pretty solid by the end of the weekend. I won't be over freaked out about it but just want to cut out processed foods and get down to business on keeping my body healthy. I think I am headed in the right direction. If I do not fit into either of them 100% oh well. I know I am eating great and love what I eat so I can only go up from here. I love to cook and do it 100% for the family so I have a lot of experimenting to do with some new recipes.
I just ordered a shipment from Creswick Farms to be delivered on the 18th at my local Food Coop. I am thrilled to be getting some locally raised grass fed beef and free range poultry. Tired of getting crap meat from Meijer. They also do a Produce order every other week. So I will be good having stock here real soon to get some tasty dinners going.
My Diary is open if anyone would like to take a look see and if you have any suggestions feel free to PM me or respond.
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Paleo no, however, one need not be 100% compliant. I've read 80% is good and if all you're having is some rolled oats in a drink, then you should be well in the range. As others have said, if it's working for you then enjoy. At least that's my opinion. I also feel the same way about corn. I will eat grilled corn on the cob in the summer and feel good about it.0
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Paleo no, however, one need not be 100% compliant. I've read 80% is good and if all you're having is some rolled oats in a drink, then you should be well in the range. As others have said, if it's working for you then enjoy. At least that's my opinion. I also feel the same way about corn. I will eat grilled corn on the cob in the summer and feel good about it.
Absolutely. I like you, sir.
If you have some kind of major issue with oats, avoid them like the plague. If not, sure, enjoy them every now and then - why not? Life's too short to worry about every little aspect, just consider them part of your 20%.
BTW, found the Sisson link: http://www.marksdailyapple.com/are-oats-healthy/#axzz2MvGvYOk90 -
Awesome, thank you for the link to the article. Reading it now.
I am happy where I am so I feel good about everything I am doing. Very happy to be losing the unwanted weight and feeling great. Thank you to all who responded. Glad we have a lot of open minded individuals here!0 -
Well after reading that I see no reason to continue eating them. My trainer sent out our newsletter and had this recipe for cereal. I am going to give this a shot for mornings. Gotta head to the store and get me some supplies! Going to make the coconut ice cream also.
Try this savory, high fiber, low-carb option instead. WARNING: this recipe can create an addiction!
Preheat oven to 325 degrees
In large bowl combine:
1 cup raw pumpkin seeds
1 cup raw sunflower seeds
2 cups almond meal
2 cups shredded, unsweetened coconut
4 cups raw slivered or chopped almonds
1/2 cup Truvia or stevia
2-4 Tbsp cinnamon
Mix thoroughly
Melt 1 cup virgin coconut oil with 1-2 Tbsp vanilla extract.
Add the wet ingredients to the dry and mix well. Spread a thin layer over two baking sheets with sides. Place in preheated oven for 25 min. Mix and bake another 5-10 min or until golden brown. Let cool on the pans for 10 minutes, store in airtight container.
Add berries and splash on some unsweetened almond or coconut milk and you have a SUPER healthy, non-diabetes-causing cereal!0 -
I agree with Mark's take on oats. Great article from him. When I had gestational diabetes, eating oatmeal gave me a HUGE blood sugar spike, which is bad, but it also caused my sugar to stay high even 1 hour post-meal. Much worse than one slice of wheat bread. And, I was hungry again an hour later. No bueno.0
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Well after reading that I see no reason to continue eating them. My trainer sent out our newsletter and had this recipe for cereal. I am going to give this a shot for mornings. Gotta head to the store and get me some supplies! Going to make the coconut ice cream also.
Try this savory, high fiber, low-carb option instead. WARNING: this recipe can create an addiction!
Preheat oven to 325 degrees
In large bowl combine:
1 cup raw pumpkin seeds
1 cup raw sunflower seeds
2 cups almond meal
2 cups shredded, unsweetened coconut
4 cups raw slivered or chopped almonds
1/2 cup Truvia or stevia
2-4 Tbsp cinnamon
Mix thoroughly
Melt 1 cup virgin coconut oil with 1-2 Tbsp vanilla extract.
Add the wet ingredients to the dry and mix well. Spread a thin layer over two baking sheets with sides. Place in preheated oven for 25 min. Mix and bake another 5-10 min or until golden brown. Let cool on the pans for 10 minutes, store in airtight container.
Add berries and splash on some unsweetened almond or coconut milk and you have a SUPER healthy, non-diabetes-causing cereal!
How many servings is that? That's a lot of nuts and nut flour.0 -
I would imagine quite a few at least. That was my thought exactly when I saw the recipe is that is a lot of nuts. Probably maybe 1/2 cup to a serving. When I make it I will break it all down and get a serving size with nutrition info and post it up.0
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I agree with Mark's take on oats. Great article from him. When I had gestational diabetes, eating oatmeal gave me a HUGE blood sugar spike, which is bad, but it also caused my sugar to stay high even 1 hour post-meal. Much worse than one slice of wheat bread. And, I was hungry again an hour later. No bueno.
I think the only reason I am not hungry an hour later like you is that I mix it with my protein, nuts, flax seed and berries. But after more information about how our bodies do not even process it in that article I really see no point in eating it.0 -
When I used to eat oatmeal, my sugar levels would crash about an hour later(pretty much goes for any cereal). I would start shaking, sweating, the whole 9 yards. I felt much better once I started eating protein based meals.0
