when in doubt... eat oatmeal

i also recommend Overnight Oats mmmmmmmmmmmm!!

whats that???

the night before i took my oats and put them in milk (or water, whatever you like to mix in) and added watever flavors i wanted (i did cinnamon and vanilla, but if you wanted plain that also works) and i left it to soak up overnight in the fridge. I've heard rolled oats work best, but instant does work just doesnt soak up as much lol. I personally eat Oatbran and it worked fine too, so whatever you want to use

I'm on the CarbLover's Diet, and this past week, I had a bowl of oatmeal, and a banana sprinkled with cinnamon for breakfast. I was satisfied for about 5 hours. It was great, filling, plus, I never had a blood sugar spike, like most people associate carbs to do.

It's all about the healthy carbs.......

Over 40 studies show that eating oatmeal may help lower cholesterol and reduce the risk of heart disease. According to Quaker, all it takes is 3/4 cup of oatmeal each day to help lower cholesterol. The soluble fiber in oats helps remove LDL or "bad" cholesterol, while maintaining the good cholesterol that your body needs. In January 1997, the Food and Drug Administration announced that oatmeal could carry a label claiming it may reduce the risk of heart disease when combined with a low-fat diet.

The soluble fiber in oatmeal absorbs a considerable amount of water which significantly slows down your digestive process. This result is that you'll feel full longer, i.e. oatmeal can help you control your weight.

i agree Quaker probably isn't who you want to rely on for information but really carbs are good for you. Just pick the healthier options lol

dark chocolate oatmeal...only 160 calories got it from this organic store it cost me $1.70

Ok I need the name of that store! Hopefully they can ship it! lol

oatmeal and a peach ..YUM

I eat this a lot. Oatmeal, canned peaches and a splash of milk. Mmmm mmmm good.

unless the doubt is 'i need protein' or 'i need fat'

then yes. oatmeal is pretty fantastic. keeps you full. is warm. can add stuff to it.

a really great food.

Oatmeal is good for you - whole grains, fiber. You don't need to rely on Quaker to know that.

The thing about carbs (and fat, and protein) is that you need enough, but not too much. Oatmeal is one of the "good" carbs, but you shouldn't just be eating oatmeal all the time. The MFP iPod app has a nifty little pie chart that shows what percent of your calories is coming from each group (I wish they would put it on the website, it's really useful). In my research I've found 50%, 55%, & 60% as good targets for carbohydrate intake.

Personally, I have oatmeal for breakfast every day. I add some chocolate flavored protein powder to get some protein and sweeten it with dried fruit (which, somehow, seems to keep it from getting too thick. Not sure how that works, I just really hate it without the fruit.) Dried fruit is not very good for you, but it's fast and easy (compared to fresh fruit) and I can't seem to find a substitute that I like.

It's also good because I can make several homemade "packets" of oatmeal and they will keep in my desk drawer for a long time. This saves me time in the morning and ensures I get a healthy breakfast every day.

My meals throughout the rest of the day include some carbs, some fat, and some protein. I adjust portion sizes and make substitutions so my calorie balance is around 50% carbs, 25% fat, 25% protein.

Oatmeal for breakfast was the first big change I made in my diet and it's really helping. I have energy in the morning and don't feel hungry until lunch time. Sometimes I'll have oatmeal for other meals, too. But that's usually because it's a better alternative than going to the grocery store hungry, or eating the pizza they brought in for a lunch meeting.

In summary: Oatmeal has it's place, but you need other stuff too.

Why all the hate for oatmeal? I love having some plain oatmeal with a few drops of honey. Mmmmm! Delicious!