Instant Oatmeal

Emma · Posted: Tue Jul 24, 2007 9:53 pm Post subject: Instant Oatmeal

I know oatmeal is a healthy snack that many bodybuilders eat. I have always been a fan of oatmeal, including instant oatmeal. From this forum, I have heard it mentioned that instant oatmeal shouldn't be eaten. Anyone know why? I try not to eat it but I sometimes make it if I'm in a hurry.
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BIG TY · Posted: Tue Jul 24, 2007 11:03 pm Post subject:

ME PERSONALLY I EAT IT EVERY MORNING AND EVERY AFTERNOON. TO BE HONEST THAT KEEP MY WEIGHT UNDER CONTROL IT KEEPS ME FULL SO I DON'T GET CARRIED AWAY WITH MY EATING.

Emma · Posted: Wed Jul 25, 2007 12:00 am Post subject:

do you eat instant oatmeal everyday?
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BIG EDDY · Posted: Thu Jul 26, 2007 2:57 pm Post subject:

I watched a video of a pro bodybuilders pre contest prep which included him eating two packs of instant oatmeal and 12 egg whites. The only concern brought up to him was the sugar carbs in the oatmeal, he said that little bit of sugar didn't matter.... so I guess the issue is the sugar added... he ate the maple and brown sugar variety of the oatmeal. Oh and by the way he won the competition. He was doing the typical things... cardio in the morning before food and hard training.
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Emma · Posted: Thu Jul 26, 2007 3:10 pm Post subject:

Ah thanks Big Eddy. I always wondered what the issue with instant oatmeal was. It all makes sense now. Actually the maple and brown sugar flavour is my favourite by far.
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fire23 · Posted: Sun Jul 29, 2007 11:13 pm Post subject:

What about Instant cream of wheat... I have mayb 2 pack per day for breakfast.. good or bad ?

Emma · Posted: Mon Jul 30, 2007 11:16 am Post subject:

Call me stupid but what is cream of wheat? I've heard of it but never have seen it or had it.
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Dan909 · Posted: Wed Aug 01, 2007 2:40 pm Post subject:

Cream of wheat is a hot breamfast cereal invented in the last 1800s. In stead of being rolled oats as in oatmeal it is madeup of ground wheat. There is also a rice based one called Cream of rice. For nutrition content of it go to www.nutritiondata.com. That website goes into extreme detail of almost anything. Oatmeal tastes way better I think.
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Derek · Posted: Thu Aug 02, 2007 9:11 am Post subject:

I've always heard that instant oatmeal is processed more than regular, which is reason enough for a bodybuilder to steer away from it. I just use regular...pour hot water in it, let it sit a minute, stir and eat. The convenience of instant, the nutritional value of regular. Not quite the same consistency as instant, but it's edible.

Dan909 · Posted: Fri Aug 03, 2007 12:33 pm Post subject:

WHat about cold cereal is that as good as oatmeal?
Im not talking about lucky charms (even though they are really good ) but stuff like special K or bran flakes?
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