Hey Everyone - Ive Heard A Lot About Steel Cut Oats Lately, And That It Is Better For You Then Oatmeal? Is This True? And If This Is The Case, Should Women Be Aware Of This? I'm Looking To Lose Fat And Gain Some Muscle , If Anyone Knows Anything About The Difference Between The Two & If I Should Eat Steel Cut Oats Instead Of Quick Plain Oatmeal, Let Me Know! ALSO- EVERY MORNING I HAVE 1/2 CUP OF FIBER ONE WITH 1/2 CUP OF OATMEAL AND A CUP OF FAT FREE MILK, SOMETIMES ILL MIX A BANANA IN? IS THAT A GOOD BREAKFAST FOR FAT LOSS?
Thanks!
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01-22-2007, 02:16 PM #1
Steel Cut Oats Vs Plain Quick Quaker Oats?
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01-22-2007, 04:42 PM #2
The main difference between the two is the amount of processing. Steel cut oats become rolled oats that become quick oats. Personally I like regular Quaker oats. Instant is too mushy. Steel cut are nice for a change up once in a while too. Steel cut take longer to cook, but they have a nice texture.
I'd add some source of protein to that breakfast: eggs, egg whites or I mix 30 grams protein powder into my oats after they are cooked. Eating clean, well balanced meals under caloric maintenance will produce fat loss along with training and cardio.
I don't think a person's gender has anything to do with oat consumption. They are good for everyone!Julia
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06-04-2007, 08:48 AM #5
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Steel cut oats are more calorie-dense, but you have to remember they are also more nutrient-dense on the whole. In addition, the more processed your oats are, the higher the GI rating is as well. In other words, steel cut oats are more of a slow-burning carb than quick oats.
So, definitely take into account the additional calories you would consume if eating equal amounts of steel cut oats to more processed oats, but realize the benefits that come with those extra calories as well.
Most people I know purchase old-fashioned oats as a happy-medium for cost vs. nutrition.
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06-04-2007, 08:56 AM #6
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Oh...and as for your breakfast, I'd eat just one form of carb and add a protein as suggested. Eating eggs/egg whites scrambled with veggies would be a great addition to your oats.
Maybe move your fiber one to a later meal if it's something you enjoy, but again, pair it with something high in protein.
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07-03-2007, 02:33 PM #15
Hi Mrs_Muscles, two of my favorites are McCann's Irish Oatmeal, and Bob's Red Mill Oatmeal. McCann's is my favorite...and it comes in a tin can. Most store managers would be happy to order it as a regular item upon request.
http://www.mccanns.ie
http://www.bobsredmill.com
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01-10-2011, 12:57 PM #22
Loving this thread. It is super informative! And I agree with the other ladies when they say that your breakfast has too many carbs and not enough protein. You can make turkey burger patties and eat a patty with the oats (kind of like turkey sausage) Or do eggs. In the morning I do 1 egg, 3 whites cooked and put over oats and topped with salsa. I've even eaten chicken or fish in the mornings just for some variety. Or if you have a sweet craving, you can mix the oats with a scoop of your favorite protein powder. I put some sliced almonds or berries (depending on the flavor of protein) in for texture and add some truvia or honey for sweetness.
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01-11-2011, 06:57 AM #24
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This thread is 4 years old, so the OP is probably not around anymore to hear suggestions But talking about oatmeal is always good!
I eat steel cut oats every morning (I make a big batch once a week). I cook it with diced apples and apple pie spice. I add a scoop of protein powder and 1 tbsp natty PB and it keeps me full for hours! Its my favorite thing to eat, actually lol."A champion is someone who gets up even when he can't" ---Jack Dempsey
I eat for living, not just lifting.
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01-11-2011, 06:02 PM #27
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Saw Oats on the main forums page, didn't realize I was jumping into the Female section to post in a 4 year old thread, but what the heck.
I can't remember what I pay exactly at the grocery store, but just a quick google products search, 24oz of Steel Cut are around 6.50, and 42oz of old fashioned oats are around the same. 17-40g servings in the SC, 30-40g servings in the old fashioned, so pretty close to double the price which sounds about right.
I like to put the steel cut variety in a coffee grinder, turn them into powder, and just throw them in shakes in the morning before I head out for work since I hate cooking in the morning. Convenient, and easy to drink. I do the same after work with a blender and regular oats since I have more time to clean up.
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01-12-2011, 12:46 PM #28
I cook up my steel cut oats according to the Alton Brown Steel Cut Oatmeal recipe (I can't post the link since I'm so new here!)
I just don't add the sugar, butter, buttermilk or milk ( I sub water). Once it's cooked I store it in the refrigerator and I take 1/2 cup servings at a time. I get about 6 servings out of it.
So I'll scoop 1/2 a cup of the cooked oats in a bowl, add about 1/2 cup of soymilk and zap it in the microwave for 2-minutes. Then I add raisins, 30 grams of hemp seeds, and a couple tablespoons of chia seeds. It's my favorite meal of the day.
I buy my organic steel cut oats from a co-op so it's $0.89 a lb. for a 25 lb. bag. The health food store sells organic steel cut oats and rolled oats for $1.39 a lb.
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01-12-2011, 03:21 PM #29
Steel Cut Oats
Steel cut oats are the same oats as in "oatmeal" but just in their purest form, the only thing to know about that is a steel cut oat becomes a rolled out after it has been soaked in water then rolled out flat, some of the nutrition is lost in the soaking process, quick cook oatmeal is rolled oats which have been part cooked in water then dried so the cook more quickly out of the box when we want to make oatmeal at home, so steel cut oats will be more calorie dense as there has been no 1 or or 2 stage soaking / cooking in water which has washed out some of the nutrition, minerals, fibre etc...
I just take steel cut oats and do the following:
1/3 cup of cut oats
1 cup of cold water
soak overnight
in the morning heat them up in the water they soaked in simmer for about 8 mins while the coffee is making and hey presto there you have full nutrient oatmeal.
ps: I avoid microwaves as they kill off the nutrients in the food so that there is less for your body to absorb, you get full but your body doesnt get the fuel it could use.
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01-21-2012, 08:52 AM #30
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