Anonymous
Post 02/05/2024 16:01     Subject: Is it true plain oatmeal, steel cut or otherwise, is not actually a healthy breakfast?
Anonymous wrote:I go through oatmeal phases when the plain packets of Better Oats steel cut oatmeal are on sale at Target. I'll have two packets with a cut up banana and some cinnamon, mix of water and low fat milk. I do not add any sugar, honey, syrup, or anything like that. I thought it was a sensible breakfast. But a smart colleague randomly said its a massive misconception that oatmeal is a healthy breakfast item. Wait, what? I am unsure if she meant literally any oatmeal or just something about the quick microwavable packets I'm eating.

Here's the ingredients and nutrition label of the kind I typically buy -- my serving is two of these:



OP, why do you eat the oatmeal in packets? You can do quick-cooking oats in the microwave (1 cup water or milk, 1/2 cup oats, microwave for 3.5 minutes) or steel-cut oats overnight in a slow cooker.
Anonymous
Post 02/05/2024 16:00     Subject: Is it true plain oatmeal, steel cut or otherwise, is not actually a healthy breakfast?
Anonymous wrote:instant oatmeal is bad, but non instant has been shown to reduce cholesterol


+1

According to the dietician I am working with, it should always be paired with a protein (yogurt or milk, or nut butter). I always eat it with nonfat Greek yogurt and berries.
Anonymous
Post 02/05/2024 15:48     Subject: Is it true plain oatmeal, steel cut or otherwise, is not actually a healthy breakfast?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Your colleague is an idiot and probably watches too much TikTok. If you load up oatmeal with garbage it isn’t particularly healthy. Meanwhile, kipchoge had oatmeal before his 2023 Berlin marathon performance. https://www.runnersworld.com/uk/nutrition/a45696427/eliud-kipchoge-breakfast/


I seriously doubt the OP is running a marathon after her carb loading.


Not sure a few pouches of oatmeal are considered carb loading.
Anonymous
Post 02/05/2024 15:36     Subject: Is it true plain oatmeal, steel cut or otherwise, is not actually a healthy breakfast?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Your colleague is an idiot and probably watches too much TikTok. If you load up oatmeal with garbage it isn’t particularly healthy. Meanwhile, kipchoge had oatmeal before his 2023 Berlin marathon performance. https://www.runnersworld.com/uk/nutrition/a45696427/eliud-kipchoge-breakfast/


I seriously doubt the OP is running a marathon after her carb loading.


I do work out in the morning, 4 to 5 times a week. Typically a half an hour of running or treadmill.

Please explain what do you mean by carb loading and avoiding it. Do you mean you should only eat so many grams of carbs per day or just be especially aware of carbs in the morning? The oatmeal alone is 44g, so that is concerning? Plus whatever carbs the banana and splash of 2% milk has. How many grams of carbs is ideal in the morning?
Anonymous
Post 02/05/2024 15:33     Subject: Is it true plain oatmeal, steel cut or otherwise, is not actually a healthy breakfast?
Plain oatmeal is probably the healthiest thing you can eat, unless you are a diabetic. It is loaded with fiber and lignan specifically which basically soaks up cholesterol. It keeps you regular, and grows healthy gut bacteria. Don’t listen to the fad diet people.
Anonymous
Post 02/05/2024 15:29     Subject: Is it true plain oatmeal, steel cut or otherwise, is not actually a healthy breakfast?
Anonymous wrote:Your colleague is an idiot and probably watches too much TikTok. If you load up oatmeal with garbage it isn’t particularly healthy. Meanwhile, kipchoge had oatmeal before his 2023 Berlin marathon performance. https://www.runnersworld.com/uk/nutrition/a45696427/eliud-kipchoge-breakfast/


+1

people know so little about nutrition and love to demonize food, especially OMG carbs.
If you like it and it satisfies you keep on eating it. It's a great source of fiber.
Anonymous
Post 02/05/2024 15:27     Subject: Is it true plain oatmeal, steel cut or otherwise, is not actually a healthy breakfast?
Anonymous wrote:Your colleague is an idiot and probably watches too much TikTok. If you load up oatmeal with garbage it isn’t particularly healthy. Meanwhile, kipchoge had oatmeal before his 2023 Berlin marathon performance. https://www.runnersworld.com/uk/nutrition/a45696427/eliud-kipchoge-breakfast/


I seriously doubt the OP is running a marathon after her carb loading.
Anonymous
Post 02/05/2024 15:26     Subject: Is it true plain oatmeal, steel cut or otherwise, is not actually a healthy breakfast?
I add nuts or berries and water or nut milk.
Anonymous
Post 02/05/2024 15:25     Subject: Is it true plain oatmeal, steel cut or otherwise, is not actually a healthy breakfast?
Your colleague is an idiot and probably watches too much TikTok. If you load up oatmeal with garbage it isn’t particularly healthy. Meanwhile, kipchoge had oatmeal before his 2023 Berlin marathon performance. https://www.runnersworld.com/uk/nutrition/a45696427/eliud-kipchoge-breakfast/
Anonymous
Post 02/05/2024 15:22     Subject: Is it true plain oatmeal, steel cut or otherwise, is not actually a healthy breakfast?
instant oatmeal is bad, but non instant has been shown to reduce cholesterol
Anonymous
Post 02/05/2024 15:22     Subject: Is it true plain oatmeal, steel cut or otherwise, is not actually a healthy breakfast?
Anonymous wrote:It is grains. Grains are healthy if part of a healthy diet overall. It is a little too much carb loading for the morning for me, but maybe not for you. What else do you eat?


As in the 16% carb part from the label or you mean 16% + whatever % from the banana too? Or maybe those %s on the label mean nothing.
Anonymous
Post 02/05/2024 15:21     Subject: Is it true plain oatmeal, steel cut or otherwise, is not actually a healthy breakfast?
Anonymous wrote:Did you ask her what she thought was unhealthy about all oats in general?


She was using terms that were over my head and I honestly didn't want to sound dull so I just smiled and nodded. She is smart and extremely fit.
Anonymous
Post 02/05/2024 15:20     Subject: Is it true plain oatmeal, steel cut or otherwise, is not actually a healthy breakfast?
It is grains. Grains are healthy if part of a healthy diet overall. It is a little too much carb loading for the morning for me, but maybe not for you. What else do you eat?
Anonymous
Post 02/05/2024 15:17     Subject: Is it true plain oatmeal, steel cut or otherwise, is not actually a healthy breakfast?
Did you ask her what she thought was unhealthy about all oats in general?
Anonymous
Post 02/05/2024 15:14     Subject: Is it true plain oatmeal, steel cut or otherwise, is not actually a healthy breakfast?
I go through oatmeal phases when the plain packets of Better Oats steel cut oatmeal are on sale at Target. I'll have two packets with a cut up banana and some cinnamon, mix of water and low fat milk. I do not add any sugar, honey, syrup, or anything like that. I thought it was a sensible breakfast. But a smart colleague randomly said its a massive misconception that oatmeal is a healthy breakfast item. Wait, what? I am unsure if she meant literally any oatmeal or just something about the quick microwavable packets I'm eating.

Here's the ingredients and nutrition label of the kind I typically buy -- my serving is two of these: