1.) Oatmeal comes in several varieties: Steel cut oats are the least processed, Rolled oats are steamed and rolled flat; instant oats are pre-cooked, dried, and often contain added sugar.
2.) Oatmeal is a slow digesting carb, and slow digesting carbs offer long lasting energy when eaten before workouts. Blend 1/2 cup of rolled oats, 1 scoop of whey protein and 1 1/2 cups of water to make an easy all-in-one pre-workout shake.
3.) One serving (1/2 cup) of cooked steel oats has 150 calories, 5g protein, 27g carbs, 2g fat and 4g fiber. One serving (1 cup) of cooked rolled oats has an extra gram of fat. One packet of plain instant oats has 100 calories, 4g protein, 19g carbs, 2g fat, na d 3g of fiber.
4.) You can cook steel cut oats quickly. In a large microwave safe bowl combine 1/2 cup steel cut oats, 1/2 cup 1% milk, and 1/2 cup if water.
5.) You can substitute oats for bread crumbs in just about any recipe. Finely chop oats with a knife or food processor, then add them to ground beef or turkey to make meatloaf, meatballs, or burgers. You can also use them to bread fish or chicken fillets.
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