In the previous post we covered the first 2 things you should know about oatmeal and how you can include them in your healthy eating plans.  Click here to read that post:  Healthy Oatmeal. 

In this post we will cover 2 more tips for healthy eating with oatmeal. 

 

Tip #3:  One half cup serving of cooked steel-cut oats has 150 calories 5gms of protein, 27gms of carbs and 4gms of fiber.  One packet of plain instant oats has 100 calories, 4gms of protein, 19gms of carbs and 3gms of fiber.  As you can see they are similar in nutritional profile with the steel cut oats being a little higher in overall carbohydrates and fiber.  Now some would say that the instant oats would be better for your healthy eating plans, but if you notice I wrote "plain" instant oats.  How many of you actually eat "plain" instant oats.  All you see on the store shelves are sugar filled instant oats and as a result that is what most people eat. 

Make sure you are choosing the correct instant oats if you eat this type of oatmeal.  You can always add chopped fruit, cinnamon or other low calorie flavorings to your oatmeal.

 

Tip #4:  Some people think you can’t quickly make steel-cut oats, but you can.  In a large microwave bowl combine 1/2 cup steel cut oats, 1/2 cup 1% milk and 1/2 cup water.  Microwave for 4 minutes, stir and then cook for 2 more minutes.  Now you should not cook all your meals in a microwave for those that think I am promoting you use the microwave all the time.  Though if you need a quick healthy oatmeal recipe to use every now and then this is it. 

 

I will cover Tip #5 in the next post. 

 

 

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