OATMEAL

aehartley
aehartley Posts: 269 Member
edited October 2 in Food and Nutrition
PRO-CONS OF OATMEAL

I am thinking about changing to oatmeal instead of my normal everyday protin shake... pro/cons ideas


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  • VeganGal84
    VeganGal84 Posts: 938 Member
    I can't think of any cons. I eat oatmeal almost daily, and LOVE it! Delicious, filling, nutritious. :bigsmile:
  • Jessicaruby
    Jessicaruby Posts: 881 Member
    i love oatmeal. i eat a sugar free version and i love it. i eat it for breakfst and even snacks on occasion for only 100 calories and it keeps me full
  • mmildice
    mmildice Posts: 63
    i'm not sure of any pros or cons but i eat oatmeal almost everyday. it keeps me feeling full a lot longer than anything else that i've tried.
  • erickirb
    erickirb Posts: 12,294 Member
    Pros,
    - will keep you full longer
    - is more natural (assuming you are not going to do flavored instant stuff)
    - good source of fiber

    Cons,
    - Lack of protein (you can add a scoop or 1/2 of protein powder
    - Takes longer than the shake
  • Amandac6772
    Amandac6772 Posts: 1,311 Member
    I've been eating steel cut oats. I have to cook them the day before because they take so long but they warm up nice in the microwave, I added blueberries this morning with a little brown sugar splenda and it was AWESOME. I cook enough at one time for 4 or 5 days. They keep well in the fridge. I eat two scrambled eggs whites and whole egg to beef up the protein.
  • trailriderdee
    trailriderdee Posts: 38
    At work we do the old fashioned oats with a scoop of protein in it instead of the old usual brown sugar. Max Muscle Triple Whey Chocolate, and a teaspoon of creamy peanut butter make a tasty healthy bowl of oats!
  • _gwen
    _gwen Posts: 501 Member
    +1, but I have oatmeal and a protein shake in the morning.

    Breakfast is my biggest meal of the day.
  • JulieBoBoo
    JulieBoBoo Posts: 642
    try to use steel cut oats of quick oats instead of instant oats if you can. Takes longer to cook but much more nutritious. I get that it's not always possible.. but if you can opt for the less processed ones and the ones that don't come with salt already added. Also be sure to add some nuts or seeds so you get your protein in :)
  • fbmandy55
    fbmandy55 Posts: 5,263 Member
    I eat oatmeal every day for breakfast. Yummy :happy:
  • nygiantschick
    nygiantschick Posts: 289 Member
    funny- I'm eating myu oatmeal now. I can't think of any cons- fills me up, tastes good (I add dreid cranberries,, walnuts and cinnamon, oatmilk, a little salt and agave to mine). Great for fiber. Just don't do the packaged stuff. I used QUaker for the weekday when I gotta get out the door so I can eat it at my desk @ work. I like my protein shakes for later in the evening for dinner. Hope this helps.
  • TMcBooty
    TMcBooty Posts: 780 Member
    I agree with Eric.. but my question is why do you want to change if what you are doing seems to be working just fine for you?
  • sarahsmom1
    sarahsmom1 Posts: 1,501 Member
    Pro one day I make it and its great Con the next time I make it i can use it as wall paper paste but either way its good for you
  • engineman312
    engineman312 Posts: 3,450 Member

    - Lack of protein (you can add a scoop or 1/2 of protein powder

    good advice!!! will do that tomorrow and see how it goes!!
  • VeganGal84
    VeganGal84 Posts: 938 Member
    Pros,
    - will keep you full longer
    - is more natural (assuming you are not going to do flavored instant stuff)
    - good source of fiber

    Cons,
    - Lack of protein (you can add a scoop or 1/2 of protein powder
    - Takes longer than the shake

    I think that oatmeal has lots of protein! 12 grams per cup.
  • yokurio
    yokurio Posts: 116 Member
    Pros: Oatmeal keeps you full longer, Oatmeal tastes better when things are added to it

    Cons: Its easy to lose yourself to all the flavors of oatmeal which increases your calorie count


    From my understanding, it doesn't matter what you eat, as long as you maintain your calorie count each day. When you're over your goal calories, you need to balance it out with exercise. So if Oatmeal floats your boat, so be it. Just don't lie to yourself or to your calorie counter, no body is watching your calorie counter but you.

    Also, if you are drinking a protein shake daily, you have to exercise, that protein will turn to fat just as fast as anything else. In fact, a fat molecule is comprised of quite a bit of protein. So, without exercise, that protein becomes energy or fat, if not consumed by activity or your metabolism, it becomes fat. (Thanks biology class... lmao!)
  • TMcBooty
    TMcBooty Posts: 780 Member
    Also, if you are drinking a protein shake daily, you have to exercise, that protein will turn to fat just as fast as anything else. In fact, a fat molecule is comprised of quite a bit of protein. So, without exercise, that protein becomes energy or fat, if not consumed by activity or your metabolism, it becomes fat. (Thanks biology class... lmao!)

    thanks for the info. I didn't know that. I knew sugar and carbs did but not protein!
  • kaylynn54
    kaylynn54 Posts: 141
    I add a little peanut butter to my oatmeal. LOVE IT!!!!!!
  • aehartley
    aehartley Posts: 269 Member
    I agree with Eric.. but my question is why do you want to change if what you are doing seems to be working just fine for you?

    It is not that something is not working. I am really tired of protin shakes. I have the bad habit of eating the same food everyday - so I don't have to think or worry about my calories. This is habit ( read behavior) for me. I have had problems with an ED and I am trying to loose weight / maintaine in a healthy way.
  • aehartley
    aehartley Posts: 269 Member
    Also, if you are drinking a protein shake daily, you have to exercise, that protein will turn to fat just as fast as anything else. In fact, a fat molecule is comprised of quite a bit of protein. So, without exercise, that protein becomes energy or fat, if not consumed by activity or your metabolism, it becomes fat. (Thanks biology class... lmao!)

    thanks for the info. I didn't know that. I knew sugar and carbs did but not protein!

    not a problem, trust me I usually workout everyday at 5am... so i am well in a deficet before my first meal
  • nosugarcoating
    nosugarcoating Posts: 194 Member
    I eat oatmeal for breakfast every day. I just use oats (you can't buy instant oats here), add water (at a ratio of 1:2 so 60g of oats and 120ml (g) of water), microwave for a minute. In the meantime I mash a banana (or half of a large one), mix and add 10g of peanut butter and some ground cinnamon. Mmmmmm.
  • LisaCFSF
    LisaCFSF Posts: 258 Member
    I've been eating steel cut oats. I have to cook them the day before because they take so long but they warm up nice in the microwave, I added blueberries this morning with a little brown sugar splenda and it was AWESOME. I cook enough at one time for 4 or 5 days. They keep well in the fridge. I eat two scrambled eggs whites and whole egg to beef up the protein.

    I agree, steel cut oats are the best alternative; never the instant stuff. Steel cut oats don't affect your glycemic index the way the others do. I cook 5 days at a time and store them in small one cup containers, then add blueberries; truvia, stevia, or Agave nectar; almonds, dried cranberries, cinnamon, or walnuts occasionally; and grab n go for quick breakfast. You can make each serving a little different by varying your add-ins. They heat up well in microwave and taste great! The texture is nutty with a bit of a chew that is satisfying. I add in Jillian Michael's protein powder AFTER it is heated or have a 2% string cheese or Babybel cheese for added protein.
  • aehartley
    aehartley Posts: 269 Member
    I've been eating steel cut oats. I have to cook them the day before because they take so long but they warm up nice in the microwave, I added blueberries this morning with a little brown sugar splenda and it was AWESOME. I cook enough at one time for 4 or 5 days. They keep well in the fridge. I eat two scrambled eggs whites and whole egg to beef up the protein.

    I agree, steel cut oats are the best alternative; never the instant stuff. Steel cut oats don't affect your glycemic index the way the others do. I cook 5 days at a time and store them in small one cup containers, then add blueberries; truvia, stevia, or Agave nectar; almonds, dried cranberries, cinnamon, or walnuts occasionally; and grab n go for quick breakfast. You can make each serving a little different by varying your add-ins. They heat up well in microwave and taste great! The texture is nutty with a bit of a chew that is satisfying. I add in Jillian Michael's protein powder AFTER it is heated or have a 2% string cheese or Babybel cheese for added protein.

    thanks, this is what i was looking for
  • LisaCFSF
    LisaCFSF Posts: 258 Member
    I've been eating steel cut oats. I have to cook them the day before because they take so long but they warm up nice in the microwave, I added blueberries this morning with a little brown sugar splenda and it was AWESOME. I cook enough at one time for 4 or 5 days. They keep well in the fridge. I eat two scrambled eggs whites and whole egg to beef up the protein.

    I agree, steel cut oats are the best alternative; never the instant stuff. Steel cut oats don't affect your glycemic index the way the others do. I cook 5 days at a time and store them in small one cup containers, then add blueberries; truvia, stevia, or Agave nectar; almonds, dried cranberries, cinnamon, or walnuts occasionally; and grab n go for quick breakfast. You can make each serving a little different by varying your add-ins. They heat up well in microwave and taste great! The texture is nutty with a bit of a chew that is satisfying. I add in Jillian Michael's protein powder AFTER it is heated or have a 2% string cheese or Babybel cheese for added protein.

    thanks, this is what i was looking for

    You're welcome, glad it helped!
  • jimmychoo2shoes
    jimmychoo2shoes Posts: 47
    I've been doing the cold overnight oats, which are good and easy because I don't have to cook them in the morning. I just mix 1/3 cup oats, 1/3 cup milk (almond for me), 1/3 cup greek yogurt and put in the fridge overnight. I usually add some fruit and chia seeds and a little agave in the morning. Then I make some eggs while I'm eating that : )
  • jernigan51
    jernigan51 Posts: 92
    I don't really know of any cons, it's all around pretty great for you, I eat it every morning!
  • HerbieSue
    HerbieSue Posts: 288
    I've been eating steel cut oats. I have to cook them the day before because they take so long but they warm up nice in the microwave, I added blueberries this morning with a little brown sugar splenda and it was AWESOME. I cook enough at one time for 4 or 5 days. They keep well in the fridge. I eat two scrambled eggs whites and whole egg to beef up the protein.

    I agree, steel cut oats are the best alternative; never the instant stuff. Steel cut oats don't affect your glycemic index the way the others do. I cook 5 days at a time and store them in small one cup containers, then add blueberries; truvia, stevia, or Agave nectar; almonds, dried cranberries, cinnamon, or walnuts occasionally; and grab n go for quick breakfast. You can make each serving a little different by varying your add-ins. They heat up well in microwave and taste great! The texture is nutty with a bit of a chew that is satisfying. I add in Jillian Michael's protein powder AFTER it is heated or have a 2% string cheese or Babybel cheese for added protein.

    Thanks for the single serving tip!
  • HerbieSue
    HerbieSue Posts: 288
    i love oatmeal. i eat a sugar free version and i love it. i eat it for breakfst and even snacks on occasion for only 100 calories and it keeps me full

    Where do you get sugar free oatmeal? My Quaker is 150 calories for 1/2 a cup!!
  • liquidsnape
    liquidsnape Posts: 12
    Where I am we have a Sugar Free oatmeal that is a store brand. I buy it at Meijer they have a Apple Cinnamon and Maple Brown Sugar both a 100 calories a pack, I usually add a banana or a teaspoon of fibersupplement to it and then drink a quart of water, I work early mornings so that usually keeps me going for about 4-5 hours until I have my mid morning "lunch"
  • LoveHoodies
    LoveHoodies Posts: 65
    Trader Joe's does a quick cooking steel cut oats. They cook in less than 10 minutes on the stove and taste just as good. Just don't try making them in the microwave, even the container says you can, mess-city!
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