[DanDP]

Probably an easy question for most, I see everyone say, GET OATS with everything. I just got some and have been eating lots for past few days since I am bulking, but what do you get from oats that your body needs so badly that doesn't come from anything else? lol

Does it help for bulking or building muscle? or it is just a very healthy decision for food.

[Xodus]

Originally Posted by DanDP

Probably an easy question for most, I see everyone say, GET OATS with everything. I just got some and have been eating lots for past few days since I am bulking, but what do you get from oats that your body needs so badly that doesn't come from anything else? lol

Does it help for bulking or building muscle? or it is just a very healthy decision for food.

Carbs. You bought a big tub of them, not those little packets of sugar, right?

[DanDP]

it is a box of like morning oats, little grains of stuff. Not powdered but closes I can find. It doesn't mix too well, and hard to drink in a shake I make with it, but I might try that Oat Flour stuff. lol

[Xodus]

Originally Posted by DanDP

it is a box of like morning oats, little grains of stuff. Not powdered but closes I can find. It doesn't mix too well, and hard to drink in a shake I make with it, but I might try that Oat Flour stuff. lol

Just go get a tub of Quaker Rolled Oats (Old fashioned, not 'Quick Oats). The store brand/generic will work too.

[DanDP]

Originally Posted by Xodus

Just go get a tub of Quaker Rolled Oats (Old fashioned, not 'Quick Oats). The store brand/generic will work too.

sounds good, I will just finish this off and get some of those Maybe I should get a coffee grinder too like other people were saying to make it easier to mix.

[Xodus]

Originally Posted by DanDP

sounds good, I will just finish this off and get some of those Maybe I should get a coffee grinder too like other people were saying to make it easier to mix.

Coffee grinder works, but so does a regular blender. Just throw them in, they will be ground up.

If you use a coffee grinder, do NOT use it for coffee afterwards. For some reason when I did it in the past it made me throw up my coffee afterwards. *(Yes, I cleaned the grinder)

[DanDP]

Originally Posted by Xodus

Coffee grinder works, but so does a regular blender. Just throw them in, they will be ground up.

If you use a coffee grinder, do NOT use it for coffee afterwards. For some reason when I did it in the past it made me throw up my coffee afterwards. *(Yes, I cleaned the grinder)

Last question I swear lol (on OATS!)

Put them in without the shake and add it after? or put them all in together, I would assume without the shake first.

[asianbabe]

Cholesterol lowering, full of antioxidants, assists with keeping blood sugar levels stable and the immune system functioning well. Also a great and tasty carb source with fibre and gives you sustained energy. I always have a bowl pre-workout.

More info:
WHFoods: Oats

[Xodus]

Originally Posted by DanDP

Last question I swear lol (on OATS!)

Put them in without the shake and add it after? or put them all in together, I would assume without the shake first.

Throw everything in the blender and puree' the hell out of it all.

[bassgirl]

Originally Posted by Xodus

Throw everything in the blender and puree' the hell out of it all.

Whole oats work better at controlling your appetite and Blood Sugar. Help me here - why would anyone want to puree them?

[Hurleyboy05]

Anyone use McCann's Irish oats? I saw them in the store the other day and the nutritional facts looked fairly decent. Here's a link:

Calories in McCann's Irish Oatmeal - Nutrition Facts, and Healthy Alternatives - The Daily Plate Calorie Counter

And McCann's official site:

McCann's Irish Oatmeal - Home

[bassgirl]

Originally Posted by Hurleyboy05

Anyone use McCann's Irish oats? I saw them in the store the other day and the nutritional facts looked fairly decent. Here's a link:

Calories in McCann's Irish Oatmeal - Nutrition Facts, and Healthy Alternatives - The Daily Plate Calorie Counter

And McCann's official site:

McCann's Irish Oatmeal - Home

I just bought some McCann's today! Cinnamon Roll flavored. Yummm.... and as a bonus it is 30-50 calories less than Quaker or the other brands. I was pretty impressed with the nutrition label.

[Hurleyboy05]

Originally Posted by bassgirl

I just bought some McCann's today! Cinnamon Roll flavored. Yummm.... and as a bonus it is 30-50 calories less than Quaker or the other brands. I was pretty impressed with the nutrition label.

Cool! I didn't grab any when I saw it, but I will next time. I'm tired of that d@mn Quaker guy smiling at me all the time.

[Xodus]

Originally Posted by bassgirl

Whole oats work better at controlling your appetite and Blood Sugar. Help me here - why would anyone want to puree them?

He's looking to make a weight gainer shake.

[bpmartyr]

The GI of rolled oats is not effected by grinding. Steel cut on the other hand would be. The nutritional values remain unchanged.

[Iron Warrior]

Originally Posted by DanDP

Probably an easy question for most, I see everyone say, GET OATS with everything. I just got some and have been eating lots for past few days since I am bulking, but what do you get from oats that your body needs so badly that doesn't come from anything else? lol

Does it help for bulking or building muscle? or it is just a very healthy decision for food.

Oats are amazing for bulking, cutting, and several health related aspects. I love them on my protein shakes. The great things about oats include:
- High fiber content
- Cheap, which means I can spend more money on steroids
- Lowers cholesterol
- Better bowel movements
- Great for recovery and pre-workout nutrition
- Very convenient and easy to use

If oats was a woman I'd have to marry her