instant oatmeal vs steel cut - Weight Loss Message Board

kim9885 · 08-10-2008, 02:33 PM

I eat instant oatmeal twice a day. My dietician told me to eat it and I like it. I have read several online articles that say you should not eat instant oatmeal because it has a very high glycemic load. The articles say to eat steel cut oatmeal instead. I would appreciate any thoughts on this subject.

VRL · 08-10-2008, 02:56 PM

I like the seel cut because it has more flavor and I like the chewy-ness. It keeps me feeling full longer too. It is not instant. You need to cook it awhile. Haven't met many people willing to put up with the inconvieniance but I think its worth it.

janewhite1 · 08-10-2008, 02:58 PM

Even instant oatmeal is very high in fiber. As long as it is PLAIN, rather than the flavored kind which has a lot of sugar added, it's a very healthy breakfast.

Steel cut oatmeal is probably a little better for you, but it takes almost an hour to cook. Who has an hour to cook breakfast?

kim9885 · 08-11-2008, 09:04 AM

Thanks to both of you. Good info.

shucky ducky · 08-12-2008, 03:29 PM

I actually found some steel cut oatmeal that only takes about 20-25 minutes to cook.