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NeedaSpot Posts: 30 Joined: 2005/02/17	2005/02/18, 06:32 PM i have heard many times oatmeal is a great food for those lifting due to the complex carbs it provides. However i noticed that per packet of non-regular oatmeal there are 13 grams of sugar. If you are like me and eat 4 packets of this stuff a day thats nearly an extra 50 grams of sugar. Is this sugar something to be concerned about???
yadmit Posts: 4,670 Joined: 2003/10/05	2005/02/18, 06:49 PM Maybe buy the big bags of the stuff... I suspect these are the flavoured packets? We just grab the big bags of Quaker and we're all set... -------------- This donut has purple in the middle, purple is a fruit. - Homer (Simpson)
Carivan Posts: 8,542 Joined: 2002/01/20	2005/02/18, 07:05 PM Use the real stuff. No sugar and no preservatives. Also known as Porridge. -------------- Scales are for dead weight: We are not dead yet! Still trying to find out how to do the Hollywood Free Press. Ivan carivan@freetrainers.com Montreal Canada
bb1fit Posts: 11,105 Joined: 2001/06/30	2005/02/18, 08:08 PM Do not use instant oats/quick oats. :) Use regular oats, add your own flavorings. -------------- If you don't stand for something, you will fall for anything.... bb1fit@freetrainers.com
NeedaSpot Posts: 30 Joined: 2005/02/17	2005/02/18, 11:23 PM thanks fellas. i usually use quaker oats instant oatmeal. does that detract from the nutritional value because it is not " regular oats" as bb1 suggested??
JustinE22 Posts: 1,312 Joined: 2003/09/18	2005/02/18, 11:24 PM buy the old fashioned oats by quaker
howdiekat Posts: 1,345 Joined: 2003/05/22	2005/02/18, 11:31 PM or you could try bob's red mill oats. they're a little thicker and cook well in the microwave or on the stove. they have an organic variety as well. -------------- if you get me started on quentin tarantino films, chances are you won't be able to shut me up. excuses are really good for making you fat. margarine is a liar who announces, "i am butter!"
bb1fit Posts: 11,105 Joined: 2001/06/30	2005/02/19, 01:18 AM The store brand regular oats are fine or as hodie says, these are also good. Pre packaged(individually packaged) are normally as you pointed out in your post, lots of sugars. And they are higher glycemic in general due to thinner cut(thus quick or instant oats). -------------- If you don't stand for something, you will fall for anything.... bb1fit@freetrainers.com