Re: What kind of oatmeal?

[Guest guest]

> So anyway... is the quaker guy box ok?

I use the quaker oats quick oats. I add a tiny bit of smart beat

butter, sweetener and cinnamon. Or I put in some sweetener, top it

with cottage cheese and toss in a small handful of berries.

Colleen

[Guest guest]

Hi ,

The Quaker guy box is ok, but go for the old fashioned, not the instant.

The steel cut would be best (of course!), but if you don't like 'em, you

don't like 'em.

> I am assuming the instant sugar laden outmeal is out What does

> everyone use? The regular stuff seems like such a forbidden food

> coming off of low carb.... I bought some steel cut oats and have

> tried to eat them three times.. BLACH!! Even putting fruit in them or

> adding some goodies the texture definitly leaves something to be

> desired... So anyway... is the quaker guy box ok?

>

>

[Guest guest]

Quaker Oats is fine but try the original not the instant. It only takes

about 3 min compared to 30 sec so there is not much difference. But the

original is supposed to be better.

What kind of oatmeal?

I am assuming the instant sugar laden outmeal is out What does

everyone use? The regular stuff seems like such a forbidden food

coming off of low carb.... I bought some steel cut oats and have

tried to eat them three times.. BLACH!! Even putting fruit in them or

adding some goodies the texture definitly leaves something to be

desired... So anyway... is the quaker guy box ok?

[Guest guest]

Any suggestions on how to jazz up oatmeal?

> Quaker Oats is fine but try the original not the instant. It only

takes

> about 3 min compared to 30 sec so there is not much difference. But

the

> original is supposed to be better.

> What kind of oatmeal?

>

>

> I am assuming the instant sugar laden outmeal is out What does

> everyone use? The regular stuff seems like such a forbidden food

> coming off of low carb.... I bought some steel cut oats and have

> tried to eat them three times.. BLACH!! Even putting fruit in

them or

> adding some goodies the texture definitly leaves something to be

> desired... So anyway... is the quaker guy box ok?

>

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

> Any suggestions on how to jazz up oatmeal?

Things I like in my oatmeal:

a sprinkling of nuts

some protein powder (although this is kind of weird, texture-wise)

chopped up breakfast patties

and the really weird one - egg whites with salsa. I know that sounds

disgusting, but it's not bad. I will throw in the uncooked egg whites with

uncooked oatmeal and a dollop of salsa, mix it all up and bring it to

work. When it's time to eat, I throw it in the microwave. It works best to

do it on medium heat, checking every couple of minutes and stirring.

Usually takes about 5-7 minutes to be done. And it tastes surprisingly

good!

[Guest guest]

I just add a packet of Splenda and some cinnamon. That helps. I don't mind

the bland taste that much though.

What kind of oatmeal?

>

>

> I am assuming the instant sugar laden outmeal is out What does

> everyone use? The regular stuff seems like such a forbidden food

> coming off of low carb.... I bought some steel cut oats and have

> tried to eat them three times.. BLACH!! Even putting fruit in

them or

> adding some goodies the texture definitly leaves something to be

> desired... So anyway... is the quaker guy box ok?

>

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Quaker instant now has the low sugar version of Maple & Brown Sugar as well

as Apple Cinnamon.

http://www.quakeroatmeal.com/Products/LowerSugar/index.cfm As everyone

mentioned the instant stuff is nearly not as good for you, but these are not

too bad in a pinch or if you are in a hurry. I keep these in my office for

emergency.

They have 120 cal, 2g Fat, 24g Carbs, & 4g protein. This is better than

some yogurts in the sugar dept. I¹ve only had the Maple/Brn Sgr version and

it¹s OK, it¹s a bit sweet. You can always mix in a half a packet to regular

oats for some flavor.

I also like to ³drink² my oatmeal. I blend protein powder (Choco Designer

whey) w/ water (about 2X more than required for 1 serving of oatmeal) to get

the powder disolved. Then I stovetop cook it w/ the regular oats + splenda.

It¹s like a hot cereal drink, I normally drink this in the car on my way to

work as Meal 1 or 2 depending on the time.

Betty

On 9/22/04 10:53 AM, " " <llarsen@...> wrote:

>> > Any suggestions on how to jazz up oatmeal?

>

> Things I like in my oatmeal:

>

> a sprinkling of nuts

> some protein powder (although this is kind of weird, texture-wise)

> chopped up breakfast patties

> and the really weird one - egg whites with salsa. I know that sounds

> disgusting, but it's not bad. I will throw in the uncooked egg whites with

> uncooked oatmeal and a dollop of salsa, mix it all up and bring it to

> work. When it's time to eat, I throw it in the microwave. It works best to

> do it on medium heat, checking every couple of minutes and stirring.

> Usually takes about 5-7 minutes to be done. And it tastes surprisingly

> good!

>

>

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

I use butter buds instead of butter substitute with cinnamon tastes

like cinammon roll :-) I also put butter buds and cinnamon in the

vanilla Myoplex shakes yum yum.

> I am assuming the instant sugar laden outmeal is out What does

> everyone use? The regular stuff seems like such a forbidden food

> coming off of low carb.... I bought some steel cut oats and have

> tried to eat them three times.. BLACH!! Even putting fruit in them

or

> adding some goodies the texture definitly leaves something to be

> desired... So anyway... is the quaker guy box ok?

>

>

[Guest guest]

Current favorite is a brand by Natures Path (its organic) and can

usually be found in your healthfood aisle of your local food

chainstore in packetform, multiflavor or separate yummy flavors.

What makes it 'organic'? No pesticides, herbicides, preservatives,

no GE ingredients, no additives, no irradiation used on their

products. Something to think about :-)

I like the MapleNut flavor the best which in a 50g packet gives you

200 calories, 6 grams protein, 36 grams carbs (of which 4 grams is

fiber and 12grams are sugars), 4 grams fat (0.5gr saturated) and

contains: organic whole oat flakes, evaporated cane juice,

hazelnuts, natural flavor, sea salt.

I also like their FlaxnOats flavor, which has similar stats at 200

calories, 7 grams protein, 35 grams carbs (of which 4 grams are

fiber and 11 are sugars),4 grams fat(0 saturated), and contains:

organic whole oat flakes, evaporated cane juice, flax seeds, & sea

salt.

Cooking is by using hot water from a kettle or microwave for less

than one minute after you stir in some water to the consistancy you

like. FastnEasy, my kind of cooking :-) I add some skim milk after

and maybe a packet of splenda depending on the variety I am eating -

they also have an apple/cinnimon flavor and one more which I have

never tried yet.

<<joni>>

Lift well, Eat less, Walk fast, Live long*

[Guest guest]

THESE SOUND VERY YUMMY!

> I like the MapleNut flavor the best which in a 50g packet gives you

> 200 calories, 6 grams protein, 36 grams carbs (of which 4 grams is

> fiber and 12grams are sugars), 4 grams fat (0.5gr saturated) and

> contains: organic whole oat flakes, evaporated cane juice,

> hazelnuts, natural flavor, sea salt.

>

> I also like their FlaxnOats flavor, which has similar stats at 200

> calories, 7 grams protein, 35 grams carbs (of which 4 grams are

> fiber and 11 are sugars),4 grams fat(0 saturated), and contains:

> organic whole oat flakes, evaporated cane juice, flax seeds, & sea

> salt.

>

>

> Cooking is by using hot water from a kettle or microwave for less

> than one minute after you stir in some water to the consistancy you

> like. FastnEasy, my kind of cooking :-) I add some skim milk after

> and maybe a packet of splenda depending on the variety I am eating -

> they also have an apple/cinnimon flavor and one more which I have

> never tried yet.

>

>

> <<joni>>

> Lift well, Eat less, Walk fast, Live long*

[Guest guest]

PLEASE DO get the Quaker Oats oatmeal in the round tube. Not only is

it a perfect complex carb but it will keep my husband working! He

makes it! Thanks!!!! ~nanci in iowa

> ,

> I eat the regular Quaker oats with vanilla protein powder, a

little (very little) milk, and either cinnamon or an extract like

almond, maple, etc. I also put my Udo's into it. Very yummy.

[Guest guest]

> > Any suggestions on how to jazz up oatmeal?

>

> I mix a serving of oatmeal with 2/3 c. cottage cheese, 1-2 packets

of Splenda, a sprinkle of cinnamon, and a tablespoon of cocoa powder.

Sometimes I add my flax oil, too. Yum.

Vicki

[Guest guest]

> PLEASE DO get the Quaker Oats oatmeal in the round tube. Not only is

> it a perfect complex carb but it will keep my husband working! He

> makes it! Thanks!!!! ~nanci in iowa

>

I do, and will! The packaging for quaker oats is so classic, like campbell's

soup cans.

Plus, oatmeal " sticks to your ribs " .

-jojo

[Guest guest]

> PLEASE DO get the Quaker Oats oatmeal in the round tube. Not only is

> it a perfect complex carb but it will keep my husband working! He

> makes it! Thanks!!!! ~nanci in iowa

>

I do, and will! The packaging for quaker oats is so classic, like campbell's

soup cans.

Plus, oatmeal " sticks to your ribs " .

-jojo

[Guest guest]

That's what I add now but it's getting old really quickly. lol

> > Quaker Oats is fine but try the original not the instant. It

only

> takes

> > about 3 min compared to 30 sec so there is not much difference.

But

> the

> > original is supposed to be better.

> > What kind of oatmeal?

> >

> >

> > I am assuming the instant sugar laden outmeal is out What

does

> > everyone use? The regular stuff seems like such a forbidden

food

> > coming off of low carb.... I bought some steel cut oats and

have

> > tried to eat them three times.. BLACH!! Even putting fruit in

> them or

> > adding some goodies the texture definitly leaves something to

be

> > desired... So anyway... is the quaker guy box ok?

> >

> >

> >

> >

> >

[Guest guest]

egg whites and salsa? Um I dunno, but I'll try anything once. lol Ya

never know.

> > Any suggestions on how to jazz up oatmeal?

>

> Things I like in my oatmeal:

>

> a sprinkling of nuts

> some protein powder (although this is kind of weird, texture-wise)

> chopped up breakfast patties

> and the really weird one - egg whites with salsa. I know that sounds

> disgusting, but it's not bad. I will throw in the uncooked egg

whites with

> uncooked oatmeal and a dollop of salsa, mix it all up and bring it

to

> work. When it's time to eat, I throw it in the microwave. It works

best to

> do it on medium heat, checking every couple of minutes and stirring.

> Usually takes about 5-7 minutes to be done. And it tastes

surprisingly

> good!

>

>

[Guest guest]

Thanks Vickie

> > > Any suggestions on how to jazz up oatmeal?

> >

> > I mix a serving of oatmeal with 2/3 c. cottage cheese, 1-2 packets

> of Splenda, a sprinkle of cinnamon, and a tablespoon of cocoa

powder.

> Sometimes I add my flax oil, too. Yum.

>

> Vicki

[Guest guest]

Try Cream of Wheat for a while! I love the stuff.

> That's what I add now but it's getting old really quickly. lol ---

[Guest guest]

I don't think the book said anything about cream of wheat. I loaned

my copy and never got it back. I don't remember. Cream of wheat is

better than donuts but not as BFL friendly as oatmeal. Still, I can

think of worse choices as carb portions.

Stasia

[Guest guest]

> I don't think the book said anything about cream of wheat. I loaned

> my copy and never got it back. I don't remember. Cream of wheat is

> better than donuts but not as BFL friendly as oatmeal. Still, I can

> think of worse choices as carb portions.

>

> Stasia

There is a recipe in the Eating for Life Book with cream of

wheat...it's quite tasty. You have to add protein powder to it. I

think the recipe is called " vanilla nut cereal " or something like

that. I don't think cream of wheat is " officially " authorized, but

in the eating for life book, there's a lot of typically unauthorized

stuff in the recipes, like flour tortillas and pasta. Key thing to

keep in mind is PORTION CONTROL. Many of the recipes in the book are

pretty high in calories and large portion sizes, if you divide them

up evenly.

Ann

(C2W5D3)

[Guest guest]

On this same thread, when I used to do low carb I would make a

breakfast cereal with flax and almond flour and some water. Just heat

and its a bit like cream of wheat. Would this fit for BFL either

alone or mixed with a regular oatmeal or cream of wheat?

> > I don't think the book said anything about cream of wheat. I

loaned

> > my copy and never got it back. I don't remember. Cream of wheat

is

> > better than donuts but not as BFL friendly as oatmeal. Still, I

can

> > think of worse choices as carb portions.

> >

> > Stasia

>

> There is a recipe in the Eating for Life Book with cream of

> wheat...it's quite tasty. You have to add protein powder to it. I

> think the recipe is called " vanilla nut cereal " or something like

> that. I don't think cream of wheat is " officially " authorized, but

> in the eating for life book, there's a lot of typically

unauthorized

> stuff in the recipes, like flour tortillas and pasta. Key thing to

> keep in mind is PORTION CONTROL. Many of the recipes in the book

are

> pretty high in calories and large portion sizes, if you divide them

> up evenly.

>

> Ann

> (C2W5D3)

[Guest guest]

Yes, Cream of Wheat is a very good complex carb and it's mostly in

its whole form. I even just buy the generic - check the ingreds

before you buy it should be wheat farina & not much else. Don't get

the instant, but you can get the Quick kind. Don't get the flavored

kind, if you want it flavored, add cinnamon or whatever fruit you

want but be sure to count fruit as a carb too.

> We can do cream of wheat??? Holy cow. I better go pick my book up

> again. I have such a short term memory... Yummy that will be a nice

> trade off.

---

[Guest guest]

Yes, Cream of Wheat is a very good complex carb and it's mostly in

its whole form. I even just buy the generic - check the ingreds

before you buy it should be wheat farina & not much else. Don't get

the instant, but you can get the Quick kind. Don't get the flavored

kind, if you want it flavored, add cinnamon or whatever fruit you

want but be sure to count fruit as a carb too.

> We can do cream of wheat??? Holy cow. I better go pick my book up

> again. I have such a short term memory... Yummy that will be a nice

> trade off.

---

[Guest guest]

> I don't think the book said anything about cream of wheat. I loaned

> my copy and never got it back. I don't remember. Cream of wheat is

> better than donuts but not as BFL friendly as oatmeal. Still, I can

> think of worse choices as carb portions.

>

> Stasia

I'm pretty sure that Cream of Wheat is made with refined wheat, and

would be about as nutritious as white bread. Not BFL friendly. I know

that MaltoMeal is made with whole wheat. Sometimes you can find a

multigrain hot cereal in healthfood stores also.

Vicki

[Guest guest]

>

> I'm pretty sure that Cream of Wheat is made with refined wheat, and

> would be about as nutritious as white bread. Not BFL friendly. I

know that MaltoMeal is made with whole wheat. Sometimes you can find

a multigrain hot cereal in healthfood stores also.

>

I think Cream of Wheat is one of those " your milage may vary " type

of things. Works for some, not others. I've used it in the past and

it hasn't stalled my progress but it might not be that way for

everyone. It is also in the EFL book which is more lenient in terms

of allowable foods.

Colleen