shredded wheat vs. oatmeal?

[flex4life]

shred wheat has more fiber, satisfies the crunch desire- label says 'whole wheat grain'- not enriched, no sugars- is oatmeal that much better for leaning up?
appreciate any input

 

[diamonddiceclay]

BOTH ARE VERY BAD FOR CUTTING FAT

 

[flex4life]

thanks- I guess just a plain 'ole shake will have to do for breakfast.
how to get fiber besides broccoli?
none in meat, eggs, salad...suggestions?
thanx

 

[Phemomena]

this would only be true if you subscribe to the keto dieting system... for the rest of us, slowcooking oats and shreaded wheat (not the frosted kind) are both good sources of slow burning complex carbs...

the oatmeal is probably a bit easier to swallow though... you can eat either for variety... add a little protein and some flax seed oil or other efa and you have a good complete meal...

 

[HumanShell]

For breakfast I have a couple packets of that Quaker plain instant oatmeal, along with a 22g scoop of prtein mixed in.

 

[flex4life]

you're right about the oats being easier to swallow- shredded wheat is like eating bites of rope...
I'm not on keto diet- still adding oils ok with these carbs in am? what are your results for fat loss- or is this just good maintanance?
thanx

 

[Phemomena]

you're right about the oats being easier to swallow- shredded wheat is like eating bites of rope...
I'm not on keto diet- still adding oils ok with these carbs in am? what are your results for fat loss- or is this just good maintanance?
thanx

Essential Fatty Acids should be a staple of a healthy diet... even one focused on weight loss... you wont get fat from eating these

here's one link i found, do some searches and i'm sure you'll realize their benefits are numerous...

http://www.ephca.com/efa-thf.htm

to loose fat, you should keep your fat around 15% and most, if not all (which is difficult) should come from EFAs

its been said that you have to give your body a little fat to encourage fat loss...

 

[fiatconspiracy]

the problem with the quick cook oatmeal is the glycemic index is very high, use the slow cooked oats instead,

 

[M56M]

Add some peanut butter to your oatmeal, I am on CKD so i can't have it but i lived on Oatmeal and peanut butter for 2 years every morning. I simply love it...DAMN YOU CKD!! ....but i am getting cut as a mofo!! ..so its worth it!

M56M

 

[Belial]

the problem with the quick cook oatmeal is the glycemic index is very high, use the slow cooked oats instead,

That's not true. Rolled oats have the same GI as steel cut groats.

 

[Mr.X]

I'll echo some info:

Shredded wheat is more crunchy, and has more fiber; therefore, when combined with EFA's like all natural peanut butter or flaxseed oil; shredded wheat can do wonders to cut cravings and fill you up.

I really think it all depends on the person, I personally like the taste of oatmeal mixed with 1 scoop. of chocolate tasting protein +1tbsp. of natural peanut butter. But, a lot of people prefer shredded wheat over oatmeal, I can't tell you why, it's certainly a personal decision.

There is really not that much GI difference between the two, so enjoy both or either without worry, my friend.

Mr.X

 

[flex4life]

thanks Mr X-
appreciate all info & feedback-
eat well & flex hard!

 

[Phemomena]

i'll add a little to this, i make my oatmeal with 50ml slow cooking oats and instead of water i use egg whites... (the kind you pour out of a carton)... not a lot of difference in taste, a little thicker, depending on how you like your oatmeal, this may not work for you, but to me its great...
people think i'm crazy until they try it

 

[HumanShell]

Mr.X, I use a strawberry flavor protein in mine.

 

[Phemomena]

Hey Phemomena, your a real sick-o

I tried that once mix oats with egg whits
fuck, I almost puked!!!!!

Wasn't good

I tried to eat it all, but couldn't

Yukkie Yukkie!!!!!!

i like it... but i make it with a very small amount of oats, about 200ml egg whites (about 3/4 of a cup) and add a little maple syrup... got my guy eating it now too... maybe you're just not doing it right

 

[MR. BMJ]

The difference in the GI's between the 2 are because of the different types of fiber. Wheat fiber is mostly nonsoluble fiber that does not lower the GI by gelling with other foods in the stomach, rather it acts as a barrier to the enzyme amylase. It does not lower the GI directly. Oat fiber is mostly soluble fiber (and a little of insoluble) that does gel with other foods in the stomach to slow gastric absorption. Another reason why the two foods have identical GI's is because of the Phytic Acid contained within the wheat flour, which is a powerful anti-nutient that helps lower the GI of foods. Shredded wheat is is cereal that has been put through a shredding machine and baked. As to how much the grinding process has destroyed the insoluble fiber barrier I don't know, but the finer the grain/texture, the more that has been destroyed.

MR. BMJ