Good ol? oatmeal, a popular go-to for breakfast since way back in the early 1850s, is a true nutritional powerhouse. And it?s not just for breakfast anymore?Oh no!
Chris and I are huge oatmeal fans, and nothing keeps us feeling fuller longer! We often depend on this mealtime lifesaver when we?re on the road or out running errands and need a quick and healthy meal?even on low-carb days. Yes, that?s right. If you’re carb cycling and find yourself totally stuck with no healthy low-carb options available, go for some oatmeal! It?s loaded with complex carbs and fiber, which help you feel fuller longer and keep those blood sugar levels steady. And that fiber has so many other really important health benefits too! It?s a total win-win!
We love Starbucks? oatmeal, and with a Starbucks on pretty much every corner, in every airport, and in lots of hotels, it can be a great way to start the day?or save the day! My favorite way to enjoy my Starbucks? oatmeal is to add two Stevia
packets (which I keep in my purse or diaper bag), and half a package each of the dried fruit and nuts that come with each cup of oatmeal. It is 250 calories of awesomeness 😉
So the next time you?re out and about and your stomach starts growling, try some oatmeal instead of all those other fatty, fast food options. Your tummy?and your scale?will thank you!
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I love oatmeal but I don’t eat it very often because it leaves me hungry and shaky feeling an hour later. And I always have a protein shake with it. Why is that?
I’m not really sure why that happens to you. Oatmeal has a good amount of fiber, so it takes longer to digest and should keep you feeling fuller longer, unlike other more refined carbs.
I used to have the same problem. When I saw a nutritionist awhile ago she told me to always eat oatmeal with a protein. Like a small handful of nuts, string cheese, a piece of bacon… anything you want. I usually do almonds or walnuts. It really helps keep me full longer and I don’t get that shaky feeling anymore.
Oi… Gostaria de saber se voc? teria a publica??o em portugu?s do Brasil, pois sou seguidora do programa de TV quilo por quilo e estou tentando seguir as orienta??es, e mudar o meu conceito sobre a alimenta??o….e mudar a minha vida para uma vida saud?vel obrigada
(Traduzido usando o Google Translate) Eu sinto muito, mas o livro ? apenas em Ingl?s neste momento.
you say that this is good even on low-carb days. But it also says its full of complex carbs. This is where I’m so confused with carb cycling. On a low-carb day, would this ONLY be good for the first meal of the day? If it’s okay any time of the day on a low-carb day, could you please explain why? I’ve been carb cycling for a month now and I’ve lost 12 pounds, I just desperately want to make sure I’m getting this right. Please help. ??
Great question. Yes, oatmeal would only be eaten at breakfast on a low carb day. However, if you’re out and about, and your low carb meal options are limited, oatmeal is a way better choice than many other things you could choose.
Thank you Heather for asking the question I was wanting to ask. I’m also doing the carb cycling and the low carb days are so hard to come up with meals through out the day. It seems as though I’m eating a lot of fruit and unsalted dry roasted peanuts for a meal on my low carb days. lol
Thank you Heidi for helping to clear this up for us newbies!
Keeping it up! lost 6+ lbs the first 10 days! YES!
Is there a big difference between steel cut oats and regular old fashioned oats?
There is a bit of difference. Steel cut oats are not as processed as regular oats, so they do take longer to digest. But both are a great choice!
I love oatmeal, but have NEVER put anything sweet in it. I like it with salt. I try to cut back on the salt, but need some salt. I don’t eat any sugar or artificial sweetener, including stevia.
I’m curious about the oatmeal – on low carb days I thought you were only allowed 1 serving of carbs at breakfast
That is true. However, if it’s a low carb day and you’re out and about and there aren’t any good low carb options available, oatmeal is a great alternative and much better than many other options.
Hello Powell pack!!! I am a huge fan of you guys!! I am wondering; when I am on the run; I get Mc.Donald’ss Oatmeal with NO SUGAR ; how different is it from Starbuck’s? I really dislike Starbucks because they charge you an arm and a leg; please respond; thank you guys and keep rocking!!!!
Doing the carb cycling turbo program.. What protein would you add with oatmeal? I just make it plain w/water. I saw someone mention nuts, but my understanding is that nuts are a fat.. Any suggestions would be appreciated!
Yes, nuts are a fat. You could have your protein on the side, or you could even blend your oatmeal and protein powder together into a shake. Happy Turbo Cycling! 🙂
Sounds bizarre but….I love egg whites mixed in with my oatmeal.
I have egg whites in my oatmeal twice a day 1/2 cup of oats and 6 whites half cup of water cinnamon and a packet or 2 of stevia … 2-3 minutes in the microwave … So filling so yummy
My favorite summer food is fruit smoothies sometimes I eat too much fruit which is why I’m not losing much weight working in it though
Okay, let’s be honest here; we do not, as a society, have a weight problem because we eat too many fruits and vegetables. Sounds like you’re doing things right because you are losing weight, correct? Make sure your macronutrients (proteins, carbs, fats) are properly balanced for your lifestyle and activity level, and you should continue to see results. If you want FASTER results, dial in your nutrition and do more work.
I cannot use dairy, would unsweetened almond work?
Yes, unsweetened almond milk will work. 🙂
I can’t have dairy either I’m allergic so I use coconut milk and almond milk instead