Oatmeal Question

[Wildkat]

So, (1) is "Quaker Oats 100% Whole Grain Quick - 1 Minute" ok?

No, look for oats that take 10 or more minutes to cook.

(2) Am I only supposed to eat the one serving of it--which is 1/2 cup dry or if I'm REALLY hunger is it ok to have more?

1 serving only. You can always eat something else with it like eggs, lean ham or canadian or turkey bacon.

(and (3) do you guys think ordering oatmeal for breakfast at a restaurant is a safe choice?

Don't know this one. But I would think it depends on what kind of oatmeal they use.

[HealthyHopes]

Thanks Wildkat. Does everyone agree with Wildkat? I guess I just do not understand why this oatmeal is not ok since the ONLY ingredient is 100% natural whole grain quaker quality rolled oats.

[Wildkat]

It's more processed and I think the GI is higher in the quick variety. This means it is quicker digested (won't keep you full as long) and it releases sugar into your blood more quickly.

You could always precook in the evening and then reheat in the morning.

[HealthyHopes]

The time of cooking the other kind of oatmeal is not a problem really, but I've had that kind and it is not as soft as this "quick" kind. Have you had any SB approved oatmeal that is not coarse tasting and is soft and creamy? just hopin'

[MENOPAUSE GRANDMA]

HealthyHopes: I use the 100% regular rolled oats and put it in the microwave with cold water, cinnimon, and splenda and nuke it for about 2 minutes. To me it's creamy. It's been so long since I've actually cooked it on the stove that my idea of creamy may not be yours

[RedRox]

just cook it longer and use more liquid if necessary if you want it creamier. I would say that "yes" we're all in agreement with Wildkat on this one! The amount of the processing and the resulting higher GI because of it is indeed the difference from an SBD point of view. nutritionally they are the same really. In general grains that you have to chew are better than grains you don't!

[HealthyHopes]

OK, thanks everyone--any brand recommendations on oatmeal that is SB friendly?[/i]

[nygirl22]

OK, thanks everyone--any brand recommendations on oatmeal that is SB friendly?[/i]

I also say use milk to make it creamier (seems that way to me anyways).

Here's the brand suggestions:
http://www.southbeach-diet-plan.com/for ... hp?t=18903

I like Quaker old-fashioned and McCann's steel cut

[HealthyHopes]

Thanks a bunch Nygirl!!!

[RedRox]

I buy both in bulk at my local healthier foods outlet. (rolled and steel cut) Quaker now makes a steel cut as well. McCann's is highly overpriced in my opinion for what is essentially a commodity item. People seem to love it though!

[HealthyHopes]

Thanks to you too Redrox!

[Myrealana]

For a great discussion on diiferent kinds of oats, check out Alton Brown's "Good Eats" - episode "Oat Cuisine."

If you can catch it on Food Network, I think you'll learn a lot.

Or, check out the transcript available here:
http://www.goodeatsfanpage.com/Season5/ ... script.htm

Excerpt regarding steel cut oats

Now, if you were to take these, however, and send them through steel cutters you would have steel cut oats, a.k.a. Scotch oats or Irish Oats or—I love this one—pinhead oats. They also take a little while to cook. But they produce a very creamy porridge. Mmm. It's also just a little bit chewy, a little toasty ... mmm. They're really nice.

AB: [hands bowl back to B] Thank you.

It's kind of like of like breakfast risotto.

His recipes need modifcation to be SB-friendly, and I've never had the overnight oatmeal turn out well. It always burns to the side of the crock pot, but the history and science in that show are sound, and might help people to understand what they're getting with different types of oats.

[HealthyHopes]

Thanks myrealana!

[nygirl22]

I do the overnight oatmeal all the time. I always recommend it because (1) I love steel cut oats (prefer them to old-fashioned although not everyone does) and (2) overnight makes it so easy and quick.

I usually just bring 4 cups liquid to a boil (I do 1 cup milk, 3 cups water). As soon as it comes to a boil, turn it off, pour in 1 cup steel cut oats, cover it. Go to bed. Next morning - wake up, turn it on low or medium-low for about 10 minutes (or less). It's done. Then eat 1/4 of it. Save the rest in refrigerator. It's my favorite at this point - once it sets in the refrigerator it gets thick. Then I just add milk in the morning (just a little) and nuke 2 minutes.

[HealthyHopes]

I'm so trying that Nygirl--thanks!