Oatmeal

[cobracock1979]

Ok I really am learning about my diet and it is so much better than it has ever been.
But one thing I just don't understand:
Why would eating 1 cup of oatmeal 5 times a day help you bulk?
Its all fiber how does that bulk you up?
Thanks for the help...

Hey,

Oatmeal contains fiber but is no means ALL fiber - its full of carbs. Its also low GI which is preferred to high GI, generally. Bulking is all about excess calories - oats is an easy way to get those extra cals.

 

[gotballs]

Oatmeal is loaded with good carbs and protein. My first meal consist of 1 cup oatmeal and a protein shake, this totals 540 calories and 28 grams of protein. Think thats pretty good for such a small amount of food. BTW, the fiber is just a plus.

GB

 

[timtim]

Oatmeal is loaded with good carbs and protein. My first meal consist of 1 cup oatmeal and a protein shake, this totals 540 calories and 28 grams of protein. Think thats pretty good for such a small amount of food. BTW, the fiber is just a plus.

GB

oatmeal is an incomplete protein, dont count it towards your protein consumption.

 

[eliteandy]

oatmeal is an incomplete protein, dont count it towards your protein consumption.

But fitday.com counted it! SOB! Back to the drawing board......

 

[timtim]

But fitday.com counted it! SOB! Back to the drawing board......

its such a small amount anyway, no need to go crazy. add in the grams in your other meals. its not much really.

 

[enacer420nj]

timtim is right dont count on the protein. count it as a complex carb and high fiber. I love oatmeal, lowers cholesterol,estrogen helps keep you regular and is packed with long lasting energy. I eat it three times a day with my current diet. I have a meal on the road I just put 3/4 cup into a coffe grinder and turn it into a powder to mix with my protein.

 

[iggy]

bro, i would just eat a whole cup of oatmeal instead of cereal with it.

 

[mahrousd]

Well the only reason i add the fiber one is for some extra fiber because it's helping me go to the bathroom more often lol. lately i haven't been able to go much and ever since i added the fiber one i go to the bathroom everyday