Author Topic: Drinking Oatmeal?? (Read 3172 times)

gunnz · « **on:** March 21, 2006, 07:35:31 AM »

I have been mixing the following in a blender for breakfast:

10 Liquid Egg Whites from Egg Whites Int
1/2 cup dry oats
1 scoop Opt Whey
1/2 tblsp Flax

Any reason that drinking the oats uncooked would be bad? (besides taste?) Can your body digest them ok?

The BEAST · « **Reply #1 on:** March 21, 2006, 11:48:19 AM »

No reason why eating uncooked oats would be bad. Many times when I am on the road I just stuff a handful in my mouth and chew...slowly. Actually eating them raw may aid slightly in digestion as you aren't breaking down the natural enzymes (but I can't tell a difference). As long as you aren't scratching your throat you're fine.

Anyway how does this taste? Sounds interesting...but I have never tried the EW International product. I always make protein pancakes in the morning but this sounds like a good alternative if I am in a hurry.

alexxx · « **Reply #2 on:** March 21, 2006, 01:00:25 PM »

Interesting I mix it in my proteing shakes sometimes.

sarcasm · « **Reply #3 on:** March 21, 2006, 02:58:09 PM »

why not just eat it like a normal person? i know....i know, because bodybuilding is hardcore. ::)jackasses feel like they have to drink 50 egg whites to be hardcore, just fucking eat like a normal person.

gunnz · « **Reply #4 on:** March 21, 2006, 03:00:02 PM »

With the Chocolate Whey, it doesn't taste too bad. The oats make it gritty. The Egg Whites Int are tasteless, so mixing them with Chocolate makes it taste like mixing with water, but with the thickness of milk.

ARMZ · « **Reply #5 on:** March 21, 2006, 03:02:46 PM »

After Mike Matarazzo was done eating his meals and couldn't eat anymore, he'd blend the leftovers in a blender then drink it.

gunnz · « **Reply #6 on:** March 21, 2006, 03:03:30 PM »

Quote from: sarcasm on March 21, 2006, 02:58:09 PM

why not just eat it like a normal person? i know....i know, because bodybuilding is hardcore. ::)jackasses feel like they have to drink 50 egg whites to be hardcore, just fucking eat like a normal person.

Basically time. I hate cooking. These egg whites come in a jug. Im not cracking and drinking like Rocky.

Robert E. Lee · « **Reply #7 on:** March 21, 2006, 09:07:21 PM »

there was a thread about this a while back. according to Princess L, raw oats interfere with nutrient absorbtion. something to do with phytic acid?

coltrane · « **Reply #8 on:** March 22, 2006, 04:30:03 AM »

in a pinch, i like the instant oatmeal packets...Though not as unrefined as steel cut oats, the packets make it easy to dump into your mouth, then just swish the oats down w water....easy, no mess, and best of all, NO cleanup!

gunnz · « **Reply #9 on:** March 22, 2006, 05:36:23 AM »

Quote from: Robert E. Lee on March 21, 2006, 09:07:21 PM

there was a thread about this a while back. according to Princess L, raw oats interfere with nutrient absorbtion. something to do with phytic acid?

Princess L - What do you think???

Princess L · « **Reply #10 on:** March 22, 2006, 11:41:57 AM »

Quote from: gunnz on March 22, 2006, 05:36:23 AM

Princess L - What do you think???

Is it harmful? No. And in the interest of convenience on occassion, it's probably no big deal.
The thing about mineral absorbsion is that our bodies don't do it very well. There are so many factors that make it difficult for us to get what we need. Then, we stress out our bodies even further by lifting weights (it's a good stress, but stress nontheless). This article spells it out somewhat.
http://www.ezineplug.com/articles/7277/1/Mineral-Absorption
Consuming raw grains inhibits mineral absorpsion and since we're already fighting an uphill battle, it's probably best to consume them cooked.

I make a huge pot of oatmeal (a combination of oat groat, steel cut and thick rolled) about once a month and freeze in individual serving size containers. Makes it very convenient to nuke or throw semi-thawed into the blender when making a shake.

weedoutheweak · « **Reply #11 on:** March 22, 2006, 11:14:47 PM »

Quote from: Princess L on March 22, 2006, 11:41:57 AM

Is it harmful? No. And in the interest of convenience on occassion, it's probably no big deal.
The thing about mineral absorbsion is that our bodies don't do it very well. There are so many factors that make it difficult for us to get what we need. Then, we stress out our bodies even further by lifting weights (it's a good stress, but stress nontheless). This article spells it out somewhat.
http://www.ezineplug.com/articles/7277/1/Mineral-Absorption
Consuming raw grains inhibits mineral absorpsion and since we're already fighting an uphill battle, it's probably best to consume them cooked.

I make a huge pot of oatmeal (a combination of oat groat, steel cut and thick rolled) about once a month and freeze in individual serving size containers. Makes it very convenient to nuke or throw semi-thawed into the blender when making a shake.

Pricess L is correct, but probably the only one that will go to that much trouble.

weedoutheweak · « **Reply #12 on:** March 22, 2006, 11:15:36 PM »

Quote from: gunnz on March 21, 2006, 07:35:31 AM

I have been mixing the following in a blender for breakfast:

10 Liquid Egg Whites from Egg Whites Int
1/2 cup dry oats
1 scoop Opt Whey
1/2 tblsp Flax

Any reason that drinking the oats uncooked would be bad? (besides taste?) Can your body digest them ok?

Why are you adding whey protein in w/ egg whites? Dude, come on.................serio usly.

gunnz · « **Reply #13 on:** March 23, 2006, 07:09:34 AM »

Quote from: weedoutheweak on March 22, 2006, 11:15:36 PM

Why are you adding whey protein in w/ egg whites? Dude, come on.................serio usly.

Flavor. Dude, seriously.

Geo · « **Reply #14 on:** March 23, 2006, 10:03:36 AM »

10 min soakin in water and whey protien softens them up enough

it's a whole lot better than cooking it till it's all mushy

coltrane · « **Reply #15 on:** March 24, 2006, 04:06:22 PM »

so is instant oatmeal in the packets already precooked to some degree?

Manthus_X · « **Reply #16 on:** March 27, 2006, 10:13:11 PM »

Sounds good actually... I hate oatmeal cooked... this might actually make me wana start eating it.. im gonna try it.

Im curious about your protein pancakes though what is in them? You aren't using whey are you?

I love pancakes would be great if I could eat them again, since I stopped when I started eating solely to gain muscle.

X

Unknown8471 · « **Reply #17 on:** March 28, 2006, 08:47:41 PM »

no reson why you suldent at all.

mitchrc · « **Reply #18 on:** April 01, 2006, 04:34:03 PM »

Quote from: Manthus_X on March 27, 2006, 10:13:11 PM

Sounds good actually... I hate oatmeal cooked... this might actually make me wana start eating it.. im gonna try it.

Im curious about your protein pancakes though what is in them? You aren't using whey are you?

I love pancakes would be great if I could eat them again, since I stopped when I started eating solely to gain muscle.

X

Here's what I do:

5 egg whites
2 whole eggs
1 cup of oats
2-3 teaspoons of skim milk
1 teaspoon Splenda
Dash of cinnamon
Half a banana or 3-4 tablespoons of blueberries

Blend it all up. It's a really thin batter so it's better to use a waffle iron.ß

Manthus_X · « **Reply #19 on:** April 01, 2006, 05:11:23 PM »

Awsome... thanks, I don't got a waffle iron right now so ill try it without.. if its doesn't work too well then ill go buy one.

X

xariusleloft · « **Reply #20 on:** April 03, 2006, 07:15:17 PM »

2 scoops whey
1 cup oats
1-2 tlbs. pb/flax/coconut oil
ice cubes

splenda, cinnamon, bannana, strawberries, etc. (whatever your diet allows)

weight gainer, pre-workout, or meal replacement.

CC3 · « **Reply #21 on:** April 06, 2006, 01:10:43 PM »

I did this for a long time, and in my honest opinion, I just don't think it does any good. I don't think the human body is really evolved in such a way that it can digest uncooked grains, oats, etc. I have no scientific evidence, only anecdotal; I just know that when I was doing this I seemed to, erm...."pass" most of the oats on. And if Princess L is correct about the deterred mineral absorption I would say that's even more of a reason to avoid it. Just nuke the stuff, shovel some in your throat, take a swig of water, swallow and repeat.

njflex · « **Reply #22 on:** April 06, 2006, 07:46:37 PM »

I'VE done most of the above and all are good,sometimes i prepare cup of oats and mix 2 scoops of weigh chocolate is the best and peanut butter ,it tastes good when warm and all parts mixed.

Hugo Chavez · « **Reply #23 on:** April 08, 2006, 01:34:40 AM »

Quote from: sarcasm on March 21, 2006, 02:58:09 PM

why not just eat it like a normal person? i know....i know, because bodybuilding is hardcore. ::)jackasses feel like they have to drink 50 egg whites to be hardcore, just fucking eat like a normal person.

time assfucker. Nobody thinks they're hardcore for making a shake.