Oats

**greg** · 11-11-2008 09:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Newby

why not just whack the oats in a bowl with milk and put them both in the microwave together?

I personally find it goes to thick and stodgy hence add hot milk to oats.

**Siman.** · 14-11-2008 02:09 PM

re. grains - soaking and much more, Check out this linky:Oats info.

a quote from the site:

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All grains contain phytic acid (an organic acid in which phosphorous is bound) in the outer layer or bran. Untreated phytic acid can combine with calcium, magnesium, copper, iron especially zinc in the intestinal track and block their absorption. This is why a diet high in unfermented whole grains may led to serious mineral deficiencies and bone loss. The modern misguided practice of consuming large amounts of unprocessed bran often improves colon transit time at first but may lead to irritable bowel syndrome and, in the long term, many other adverse effects. Soaking allows enzyme, lactobacilli and other helpful organisms to break down and neutralize phytic acid. As little as seven hours of soaking in warm acidulated water will neutralize a large portion of phytic acid in grains. The simple practice of soaking cracked or rolled cereal grains overnight will vastly improve their nutritional benefits.

Soaking in warm water also neutralizes enzyme inhibitors, present in all seeds, and encourages the production of numerous beneficial enzymes. The action of these enzymes also increases the amounts of many vitamins, especially B vitamins.

**stevecunn** · 17-11-2008 10:16 PM

Ultra fine scottish oats I'll just use in shakes, but recently I've been taking rolled oats (quaker oats) and milk and doing them in the microwave. Pour them over a chopped banana and it's quite tasty.

To get them right in the microwave you have to find the EXACT quantities. I do 50g of oats with 330ml of milk. Zap them for 3 minutes (800w), stir and do at further 10second intervals until they are just how I like them.

**stevecunn** · 17-11-2008 10:19 PM

Oh yeah, and it's much easier to down 100g of scottish oats in a shake than it is to eat 50g of porridge oats in a bowl! jsut depends what you feel like at the time. If I'm in a hurry is 100g of scottish oats and whey. But if there's time it's a mixed veg omellette and a 50g bowl of oats with banana.

**t_irvine** · 18-11-2008 05:31 PM

I just throw 100g of oats and 40g whey in a mixer bottle, fill with water, shake and drink! I'm taking by the previous posts that this practice is not too good for me?

**stevecunn** · 18-11-2008 08:32 PM

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Originally Posted by t_irvine

I just throw 100g of oats and 40g whey in a mixer bottle, fill with water, shake and drink! I'm taking by the previous posts that this practice is not too good for me?

No it's fine! I do the same time with the ultra fine scottish oats. Never tried it with normal oats - would be clumpier.

I actually like the taste of whey, oats and water too. But whenever possible I try to get whole foods over whey and that's when I'll have porridge oats, bananas and eggs.

**daffy** · 18-11-2008 08:41 PM

In all honesty, you could make the case that breathing is bad for you, but we do it because on balance, when we take into account all factors, it's good for your health.

If you're already cutting down on fast sugar releasing food sources, and focusing on eating whole foods, then a few oats isn't going to be the end of the world. The human body is incredibly adaptive, and can cope with all manner of stuff, so all in all, I wouldn't worry about it too much - you've read this thread, so you can make an informed choice.