the only reason oats are complex carbs is because they have fat and protein if not they would be simple if you add protein fat and fiber to pop i guess its a complex carb huh. Oats very high on the inflammation scale oats are not a good food for bodybuilding I dont care how many people say it is. Another not good food is ezikel bread. Im telling ya beleive it or not. How many really know that much about oats ? they are a very very over rated food. If your drinking grinded oats your doing it for no reason you just as well eat a few slices of wheat bread. Big ach was spot on with the cherrios are superior to oats in every way. Actually nasa did a study saying the most nutrient dense food is kellogs special k cereal. If wes tells you oats are good dont argue with him just agree and move on