carbs other than oats that can be added to shake?

arjun4 · 05-15-2008, 09:16 AM

i used to throw oats in the cuisinart, grind them down to a powder & throw them in my shakes for a little extra complex carbs... but i have celiac (gluten allergy) and i cant eat oats anymore

so now im looking for food sourced carbs to add to my shakes (no dex) ... i was thinking about trying uncooked brown rice, but im not sure how digestible brown rice is uncooked....

suggestions?

imprezivr6 · 05-15-2008, 04:01 PM

I dont really know much about ur disorder, or gluten in general but a quick google search turned up this..
http://www.glutenfreeoats.com/shopsite_sc/index.html

bound · 05-15-2008, 06:47 PM

quinoa is great for fiber with a little extra protein, it's one of those superfoods with all sorts of good stuff. No gluten,too. The taste isn't all that far off from oats. It's sort of nuttier.

**pmiller383** · 05-15-2008, 06:51 PM

Whole grain Brown Rice flour may be a good option, banana's are always tasty. Supercarb from avant if you have some disposable income. I am not sure but Rye may be a viable option as well, you can get flaked rye pretty cheap at home brewing stores.

**Nightwanderer** · 05-15-2008, 07:47 PM

sweet potato (may have to steam it first)

**pmiller383** · 05-15-2008, 08:23 PM

Actually a really good shake is:
1 half a can of Pumpkin (carb)
2 scoops vanilla protein
cinnamon or pumpkin pie spice
milk or water to texture
splenda to taste

**Nightwanderer** · 05-15-2008, 08:32 PM

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Originally Posted by pmiller383

Actually a really good shake is:
1 half a can of Pumpkin (carb)
2 scoops vanilla protein
cinnamon or pumpkin pie spice
milk or water to texture
splenda to taste

ooh, I keep forgetting to buy like sugar free pumpkin pie filling or something, I've been wanting that for a shake.

rpen22 · 05-15-2008, 08:39 PM

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Originally Posted by arjun4

so now im looking for food sourced carbs to add to my shakes (no dex)

Are you looking for only food sources because they're more nutritionally dense or because of dex/malto's quick absorption and high GI?

**pmiller383** · 05-15-2008, 08:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Nightwanderer

ooh, I keep forgetting to buy like sugar free pumpkin pie filling or something, I've been wanting that for a shake.

Just get straight Pumpkin, it is right next to the pie fillings in the grocery store. Its pretty cheap, super nutritional, mixes well in a shake, and even makes a decent hot breakfast if you microwave it and the add protein to it to thicken it up.

arjun4 · 05-15-2008, 09:09 PM

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Originally Posted by bound

quinoa is great for fiber with a little extra protein, it's one of those superfoods with all sorts of good stuff. No gluten,too. The taste isn't all that far off from oats. It's sort of nuttier.

i love quinoa i eat it all the time... but i dont think it would mix well in a shake :P

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Actually a really good shake is:
1 half a can of Pumpkin (carb)
2 scoops vanilla protein
cinnamon or pumpkin pie spice
milk or water to texture
splenda to taste

pumpkin is a great idea.. gonna pick some up tomorrow

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Originally Posted by rpen22

Are you looking for only food sources because they're more nutritionally dense or because of dex/malto's quick absorption and high GI?

both

rpen22 · 05-15-2008, 09:13 PM

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Originally Posted by arjun4

both

I feel you. I was just going to say, if it's only the GI you're worried about then SuperCARB would be a very good substitute(GI ~32). SuperCARB can't compare to whole food sources on the other front though, unfortunately.

arjun4 · 05-15-2008, 09:17 PM

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Originally Posted by rpen22

I feel you. I was just going to say, if it's only the GI you're worried about then SuperCARB would be a very good substitute(GI ~32). SuperCARB can't compare to whole food sources on the other front though, unfortunately.

yea im not a big fan of the whole empty calorie thing... RD crew holler

Manimalia · 05-15-2008, 09:41 PM

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Originally Posted by pmiller383

Just get straight Pumpkin, it is right next to the pie fillings in the grocery store. Its pretty cheap, super nutritional, mixes well in a shake, and even makes a decent hot breakfast if you microwave it and the add protein to it to thicken it up.

i'm so there with that pumpkin idea. thanks, P.

**Force of Green** · 05-16-2008, 09:23 AM

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Originally Posted by arjun4

i used to throw oats in the cuisinart, grind them down to a powder & throw them in my shakes for a little extra complex carbs... but i have celiac (gluten allergy) and i cant eat oats anymore

so now im looking for food sourced carbs to add to my shakes (no dex) ... i was thinking about trying uncooked brown rice, but im not sure how digestible brown rice is uncooked....

suggestions?

I used to wonder why I'd get sluggish and lethargic after eating oats!

"But they're so good for you!"
"Not if you're allergic to them!"

Go to the healthfood store and find the gluten-free section and you'll find a TON of mixed grains that are certifiably gluten-free. That's whatz Iza DO!

arjun4 · 05-16-2008, 09:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Force of Green

I used to wonder why I'd get sluggish and lethargic after eating oats!

"But they're so good for you!"
"Not if you're allergic to them!"

Go to the healthfood store and find the gluten-free section and you'll find a TON of mixed grains that are certifiably gluten-free. That's whatz Iza DO!

yup, and even the gluten free oats are a no-go for me... oats contain a protein with a very similar amino acid sequence to gluten. research has shown that a fair amount of people with celiac actually do react to oats as well.