what has Carb content same as oatmeal?

[Dadstrength]

I'm getting pretty tired of oatmeal every morning. Buddy of mine suggested Ezekiel bread. You guys have any other ideas?

[gbrice75]

I'm getting pretty tired of oatmeal every morning. Buddy of mine suggested Ezekiel bread. You guys have any other ideas?

Do you mean something relatively 'clean'/natural like oats? If so:

potato/sweet potato/yams
grits
cous cous
lentils, beans
rice

To name a few. Personally, I could eat oats 10 times a day, every day.

[RaginCajun]

Do you mean something relatively 'clean'/natural like oats? If so:

potato/sweet potato/yams
grits
cous cous
lentils, beans
rice

To name a few. Personally, I could eat oats 10 times a day, every day.

I never thought about grits!

Damn me for not thinking if them!

[gbrice75]

I never thought about grits!

Damn me for not thinking if them!

And you call yourself a Southern boy!?!

[RaginCajun]

And you call yourself a Southern boy!?!

i know, right!

[Dadstrength]

I just need a solid carb for mornings. I'm always rushing kids out the house and running to work in the morning so I don't have time to sit and eat. I'm usually eating oatmeal on the road as I'm downing my shake. Lol wondered if there were any other options. Besides Ezekiel bread.

[Dadstrength]

Btw don't get me wrong GB I can eat my share of oatmeal. But I like to switch things up.. lol

[barrybulkers]

I like quinoa! A great carb source and it comes with a full amino acid profile! One of the best sources for vegetarians imo!

[gbrice75]

I like quinoa! A great carb source and it comes with a full amino acid profile! One of the best sources for vegetarians imo!

Wow, I knew I forgot one!!!

Yes, Quinoa is awesome, and as Barry said, it happens to be one of the few (only?) carb sources that's a complete protein source.

[Dadstrength]

I like quinoa! A great carb source and it comes with a full amino acid profile! One of the best sources for vegetarians imo!

That like some specialty thing that you can only buy at whole food stores? I think I heard of it. It's like couscous right?

[gbrice75]

That like some specialty thing that you can only buy at whole food stores? I think I heard of it. It's like couscous right?

Nah, nowadays you can buy it in any (major-ish) supermarket. Usually near the rice.

Very small 'beads' - can be prepared a ton of different ways. Find a recipe, because by itself, it's nearly tasteless, almost earthy, and you probably won't like it much.

[Dadstrength]

Sweet. Bagels wouldn't be in the same carb content category unless there whole wheat correct. I think I recall seeing a Ronnie Rowland thread were he mentioned it but I can't seem to find it at the moment.

[GirlyGymRat]

Sweet. Bagels wouldn't be in the same carb content category unless there whole wheat correct. I think I recall seeing a Ronnie Rowland thread were he mentioned it but I can't seem to find it at the moment.

No bagels. Unfortunately whole wheat often means food coloring to make white look like whole wheat. Try Ezekiel bread instead.

[kelkel]

You guys eat some weird stuff.

[Dadstrength]

You guys eat some weird stuff.

Lol. You have any better ideas?

[kelkel]

Oh hell no Dad! I'm just picking on GB. I just eat clean and as much as possible.

[Dadstrength]

Lol ok ok. Since this was originally about oatmeal. What if I got that instant stuff an poured it in my shake, would that work the same? Or do they do some funky things to it to make it instant? Like basically ruin it as a good source?

[Dpyle]

Lol ok ok. Since this was originally about oatmeal. What if I got that instant stuff an poured it in my shake, would that work the same? Or do they do some funky things to it to make it instant? Like basically ruin it as a good source?

You can just add raw rolled oats to your shake if you want. If you don't like the chunky texture that adds to the shake you can run them through a coffee grinder ( only cost about 10 bucks if you don't have one ) and blend in the resulting powder.

[gbrice75]

Sweet. Bagels wouldn't be in the same carb content category unless there whole wheat correct. I think I recall seeing a Ronnie Rowland thread were he mentioned it but I can't seem to find it at the moment.

Bagels, breads, pasta, etc aren't on the same 'level' only in that they're (further) processed than the choices I mentioned. Doesn't mean they're the devil though.

Personally, if I were looking to drop bodyfat, I wouldn't make then a staple in my diet, but a couple times a week, so long as you work em' into your macros, no biggie really. IMO.

Oh hell no Dad! I'm just picking on GB. I just eat clean and as much as possible.

lol Kel... my carb source is oats 90% of the time. Nothing weird here!

Lol ok ok. Since this was originally about oatmeal. What if I got that instant stuff an poured it in my shake, would that work the same? Or do they do some funky things to it to make it instant? Like basically ruin it as a good source?

Forget the instant stuff that's packaged with sugar and other additives. Just get plain oats - you can even get the 'quick' oats variety, and just dump em' right into your shake raw. Shake, chug, chew, repeat. Personally, I enjoy it. My PWO shake always contains raw oats.

[rollingthunder]

+1 on the quinoa. kinda spendy, though.

buckwheat is another option.

[Dpyle]

Barley also makes a good breakfast with a little ground cinnamon.

[oatmeal69]

just got two big bags of Quinoa at Costco for about $8 each. Should last months.

[Dadstrength]

just got two big bags of Quinoa at Costco for about $8 each. Should last months.

Thank god for Costco lol

[oatmeal69]

F*ck Disney, Costco is the happiest place on earth!

[Heath48]

I get Pre- ground oats from a local place. Mix in a few scoops with my shake. It is kinda gritty but it works. 90 servings for $20 and 1 serving is equivalent of 1 cup of regular oats. You do the math, it's cheaper than buying oats!!! Lol

[Dadstrength]

I get Pre- ground oats from a local place. Mix in a few scoops with my shake. It is kinda gritty but it works. 90 servings for $20 and 1 serving is equivalent of 1 cup of regular oats. You do the math, it's cheaper than buying oats!!! Lol

Is it a health food store or regular grocery shop?

[oatmeal69]

Costco sells a 10 LB box for about $5. That's going to be right in the same neighborhood pricewise.

[cj111]

I just started mixing my 1 cup oatmeal and blue berries with a serving of fiber1...oh man my life is getting pretty exciting!

[951thompson]

I like to mix red lentils with basmati rice (cook them together)

[Dadstrength]

I like to mix red lentils with basmati rice (cook them together)

That Sounds good actually. To bad I can't put the beans in a rice cooker. Lol

[Heath48]

It is a locally owned and operated health food store. They have crazy good deals. I have saved a ton of money on sups from them