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Peter
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Posted: 13 March 2008 03:58 am |
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If you Google splenda, you'll see that almost all the references are about why it is not good for you. But that has nothing to do with my suggesting to see, via baby steps, if the raisins aren't enough.
As I think I posted above in this topic, I used to buy raisin bran -- the kind they advertise has sugar-coated raisins -- and pile the sugar on it. But after years of eating fewer and fewer sweets, now I don't even like packaged raisin bran. It's too sweet!
I make my own with bran flakes and raisins... when I'm not having my oatmeal and raisins.
I used to enjoy eating sweets and candy bars all day long. Now a candy bar has very little attraction to me, and I believe it's because over time I slowly reduced my consumption of sweets and simply lost interest.
It makes it so much easier to eat healthy, lower calorie, and non-chemical foods.
I didn't say not to eat Splenda, or that it was bad. I simply suggested that if you give it a try, the natural sweetness of raisins might be enough.
Peter
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kukalachka
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Posted: 14 March 2008 03:25 am |
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okay question--
i love oatmeal, and eat it anywhere from 3-5 times a week...however, because i cut my grain/starch consumption down so much during the day (i have a gluten intolerance so eating anything "bready" makes me feel horrible, gassy, constipated, etc)...
anyway...so the last few nights ive had the craving for oatmeal at night...9ish or so, when i feel reeeeeally hungry...i've heard a few rumors, and am wondering if anyone recognizes any truth to any of them...
1. eating "carbs" /oatmeal that late will put the weight on, or back on...
2. or, you are able to eat oatmeal (or whatever) as long as you havent gone over your caloric limit for the day (in which case, usually i am under my self-created limit, and thus allow myself to eat it)
3. i eat the instant quaker oats, with a little cinnamon and sugar-free maple syrup on top, or an apple cooked in with it....is that SO bad for you? does cinnamon have substantial calories?
keep in mind, i usually eat about 1700 cals or a little less per day, am more than moderately active each day, and work out about 90 mins 4-6 days a week...im just worried that this oatmeal obsession of mine will put weight back on! :(
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Peter
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Posted: 14 March 2008 05:09 am |
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I think an "oatmeal obsession" is about as healthy a condition as you could have! Of course it always matters how many calories you eat, but you've addressed that.
Spices are generally considered to be so low in quantity/calories that people don't fuss about them. I just checked the food calculator and a whole teaspoon of cinnamon is only 6 calories. Probably burns that many just to put it on. (Just kidding.)
One of the past newsletters on this website addresses eating at night, though not carbs in particular. It might make some small difference, as might eating before or during or after a workout, or doing 30 min cardio vs. 15 min twice, or... on and on.
I think you likely burn as many calories worrying about those details as applying them. Or maybe paying attention to them would equal skipping one dessert a month. In my totally unscientific, uneducated way... I don't worry about them.
I figure they must be insignificant compared to eating a proper amount of healthy foods and getting a healthy amount of exercise.
Just my two cents,
Peter
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morbidlemon
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Posted: 20 March 2008 12:48 pm |
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I have no idea how you do this Peter. Ahh! It has the distinct taste of hot water, but with a bit of sweetener it's palatable. But the dried fruit in it makes it worse. Hah. I tried raisins in it sometime last year and didn't like it at all, and I thought that was because I wasn't much of a fan of raisins, but today it's chopped dried apricots [which I like normally] and it sits no better with my gag reflex ;)
Sigh! I honestly wish I liked it this way :(
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CodeMonkey
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Posted: 20 March 2008 04:00 pm |
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I liked raisins so I didn't mind that. Even with the raisins the oatmeal itself wasn't that great. The raisins did make it more tolerable than plain though.
I put dried apples and cinnamon in mine and I thought that tasted pretty good. I cut the dried apples up into tiny pieces though, about 1/4 size of a grape. This made the chance of a biteful without any apples in it less likely.
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Peter
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Posted: 20 March 2008 04:20 pm |
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morbidlemon,
You aren't using hot water from the tap are you?
100 years ago my mom taught me never to cook with hot water, always start with cold. The reason is that hot water has the taste that comes from warming it in your water heater... which can be awful. I even use cold water to boil veggies. Just wanted to be sure that isn't the problem.
I stop boiling my oatmeal when it's still a little runny, because it soaks up the "lose" water while it's cooling in my bowl. And that way it's softer... doesn't harden like cement. (Now that sounds real appetizing!)
I also put the raisins in a minute or so before it's done on the stove to soften and sweeten them up.
But if you don't like raisins, like ProgrammerMan I would try something else you DO like!
Lastly, oatmeal does kinda grow on you. I would suggest trying it for a week before giving up.
Of course if it makes you gag... I could never eat beets! 
Peter
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morbidlemon
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Posted: 20 March 2008 04:38 pm |
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Haha oh god no, it's not hot water from the tap! Even though our boiler heats the water on demand [unlike a boiler that has hot water stored, where all sorts of bacteria could be lurking], I never use hot water except for washing. It's just cold water poured over and then I put it in the microwave. If I ever want to speed up cooking, I just boil the kettle and put that in a pan.
I tried the apricots today, but I think it might just be dried fruit in general. I'm thinking of trying either half water half semi-skimmed milk or buying skimmed milk and just putting up with the extra calories. I actually love porridge, but making it with water lacks the hot soothing creaminess, so I need to find a calorific compromise.
Making it with milk would not be a problem if I wasn't trying to lose weight. 326 calories when made with semi-skimmed milk isn't all that much in a daily allowance, and about right for one meal. But it seems like a horrible chunk of calories that could be spent on something else when I'm trying to create a deficit.
That said, I managed to force myself to eat my bowlful this morning, mostly because I had no way of determining what calories I'd eaten if I didn't eat the lot.  It would have been better without the fruit, I'm sure. I think it's the texture after the smoothness of the oatmeal.
I'm tempted by the dried apple suggestion, CodeMonkey, but dried apple is pretty expensive when I've seen it. Completely forgot about cinnamon and nutmeg, must try them again.
It's not really the lack of sweetness that I'm finding the problem!Last edited on 20 March 2008 04:40 pm by morbidlemon
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CodeMonkey
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Posted: 20 March 2008 05:13 pm |
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I've tried putting cold water in my oatmeal and then nuking it in the microwave and I think it tastes different, a little funny. I prefer not to use the nuker if I can avoid it.
At home I use a coffee maker to make my hot water. Might as well get some use of the coffee maker since I quit drinking coffee. At work, we have a hot water nozzle on our filtered water dispenser.
I'm curious (and I meant to ask this on my last post), I know fruits usually contain sugar (glucose) in them so I do try and not eat too many fruits and stick to veggies. So is fruit better than splenda if fruit has glucose? This may be a really stupid question.
I'm not about ready to put veggies in my oatmeal.
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morbidlemon
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Posted: 20 March 2008 05:21 pm |
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The microwave isn't the problem either! Last time I made oatmeal with water it was before Christmas, and I only got the microwave for Christmas. Hmm.
I think the fruit vs. splenda thing is more about nutrition. Fruit, while having sugars in it, has a whole load of nutrients to justify the calories. So it's better to get the sweetness from fruit than from pure sugar. Splenda really has very little to it, and it isn't very natural. I think it was said earlier in the thread that splenda is probably a better choice than sugar, but fruit is a better choice than splenda. Or something along those lines.
It depends what's important to you though; saving calories at the expensive of eating something unnatural, or eating something natural and nutritious at the expense of some extra calories :)
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vatsa82
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Posted: 20 March 2008 05:50 pm |
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Can anyone tell me where I can get "rolled oats" everyone has been talking about here in the US? I've only been using "instant oatmeal"
Thanks
Sri
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Peter
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Posted: 20 March 2008 07:16 pm |
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See my post above dated February 21st.
They roll the oats (just run them between rollers to squish them or flatten them out a bit), and cut them, so they cook better. But it doesn't change their nutrition content.
Quaker Oats are rolled.
So while I'm always hearing "rolled oats" are so great, I don't think there is anything really special about them. 
What is important is that they are whole oats, meaning that nothing is removed. Just like all whole grains are MUCH better for you.
Also when you eat the instant packages, you might be getting all kinds of additives, including calories! So read the label.
Hope that helps a little.
Peter
P.S.
I just realized I'm eating my morning oatmeal as I type this!
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zenobia
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Posted: 27 March 2008 04:05 am |
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eh, splenda is one of those things taht's constantly up in the air. some say it's a god-send, others say it's the devil... who knows.
anyway, on to my original question for this topic-
i have been eating oats. i love them. i buy COuntry Choice organic Multi grain from trader joe's. the nutrition information breaks down like this-
Serving Size: 1/2 cup dry (40g) Amount per Serving Calories 130 Calories from Fat 10 % Daily Value * Total Fat 1g2% Saturated Fat 0g0% Monounsaturated Fat 0g Polyunsaturated Fat 0.5g Trans Fat 0g Cholesterol 0mg0% Sodium 0mg0% Potassium 0mg0% Total Carbohydrate 29g10% Dietary Fiber 5g20% Sugars 0g Protein 5g10%
i found this product from Kashi and it breaks down like this-
Serving Size 1 packet (40.0 g)
Amount Per Serving Calories 150Calories from Fat 18 % Daily Value* Total Fat 2.0g Sodium 100mg Total Carbohydrates 25.0g Dietary Fiber 7.0g Sugars 6.0g Protein 9.0g ingerdients are:
Whole Grain Rolled Oats, Evaporated Cane Juice, Chicory Root Fiber, Kashi Seven Whole Grains and Sesame® Blend (Whole: Hard Red Winter Wheat, Oats, Rye, Barley, Triticale, Long Grain Brown Rice, Buckwheat, Sesame Seeds), Soy Protein Isolate, Whey Protein Isolate, Whole Flax Seeds, Natural Vanilla Flavor, Guar Gum, Potassium Chloride, Molasses, Evaporated Salt, Cinnamon.
ok, the differences... kashi is higher in cals, fat, sugar and sodium. but it's higher in protien and fiber and has 250 g of potassium. also has 350mg of Omega 3s. it claims to be all natural, but it's not organic certified (the other stuff is)., and it's not instant (neither of them are)..so, which one do you think would be best? (and yes, i am getting picky here!). i havn't tasted kashi's yet, as i am wondering if i should return it and stick to the other stuff. but, i do add brown sugar (2 tsp) to the other stuff. i would still add my usual fruit to the kashi, so that wouldn't change. any opinions?
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Peter
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Posted: 27 March 2008 05:21 am |
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Back to oatmeal...
I discovered today that Costco sells Old Fashioned Quaker Oats Oatmeal, just what I eat, in a 9 lb container for only $6.59. So I'll get that when I need more.
It actually comes in two separate 4.5 lb bags, which will keep it fresher. But it says it's about 100 servings, so that should only last me about four months.
Peter
P.S.
Just for fun, I'll think I'll price compare that to a pound of junk cereal!
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cportwine
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Posted: 27 March 2008 09:40 pm |
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| Wow, I love this thread. Maybe I should give oatmeal another try. I can't stand eating it plain as a cereal in the morning. But, I put it in almost every baked items I make. I know sounds weird. I make these great oatmeal, walnut, cookies that are to die for. But, now after reading this maybe I will try some tomorrow again. When there cooked they just gross me out. Can I just throw some on top of my cheerios? Or maybe I could grind them up like I do my flaxseed. What do you think..... is it worth a shot?
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Peter
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Posted: 28 March 2008 12:18 am |
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Go for it!
But also make me some oatmeal raisin cookies. And FedEx them, please!
Peter
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slimwish
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Posted: 28 March 2008 04:46 am |
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How do you cook oatmeal?
Can someone post some oatmeal recipes?
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Peter
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Posted: 28 March 2008 04:50 am |
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That's all covered... just read from the first post.
Peter
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slimwish
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Posted: 28 March 2008 04:52 am |
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How do you know when they're ready though once you've boiled them?
And how much water or milk should I use?
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Peter
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Posted: 28 March 2008 05:06 am |
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Well, if you refuse to read...
From above:
My breakfast:
1/2 cup oat meal
1 tbls ground flaxseed
1 tbls raisins
1 cup water
And:
I stop boiling my oatmeal when it's still a little runny, because it soaks up the "lose" water while it's cooling in my bowl. And that way it's softer... doesn't harden like cement. (Now that sounds real appetizing!)
I also put the raisins in a minute or so before it's done on the stove to soften and sweeten them up.
Hope that helps!
Peter
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slimwish
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Posted: 28 March 2008 05:13 am |
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Ok thanks!
I'll try that out... When I buy some oatmeal. 
I like oatmeal cookies, so maybe I'll like oatmeal.
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cportwine
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Posted: 28 March 2008 10:56 am |
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| lol....peter, I hate raisins....eeeewwww
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slimwish
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Posted: 30 March 2008 05:40 am |
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My mom bought some oatmeal, but I don't know if it's the healthlier kind since it said quick oats or something like that.
I cooked some, and added some raisons into the mix...
I thought it tasted kinda bland. It tasted like the kind of rice I eat all the time, except the mushiness.
Since it tastes like the rice I eat, maybe it'll go with all the foods I eat with my rice!
I even tried the oatmeal with tuna.. 
Strangely.. It tasted okay.
I'm going to be eating it with a bunch of other stuff too, and just experiment with it. 
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morbidlemon
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Posted: 30 March 2008 11:46 am |
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slimwish
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Posted: 30 March 2008 07:14 pm |
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LOL
I love tuna 
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morbidlemon
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Posted: 30 March 2008 07:46 pm |
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Haha. I'm just thinking about the stuff I eat with rice... Curry and Chilli mainly. Curry and Porridge doesn't sound so good!
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slimwish
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Posted: 30 March 2008 11:52 pm |
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 Lol, sounds good to me!
Then again, I got my dad's weird taste for weirdly combied foods.
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morbidlemon
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Posted: 31 March 2008 12:04 am |
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My personal favourite which seems to be met by is chips [uh...fries] and chocolate sauce. Or any form of potato eaten with chocolate.
I don't know if that's because those are two things I really love or what. It doesn't happen often, I swear!
A Swedish friend mentioned rice porridge to me today, I think the most familiar form of that that I've encountered is rice pudding as a dessert, but it prompted me to google it. And I've read that it is a savoury dish in some cuisines... So perhaps porridge and curry isn't so odd...
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CodeMonkey
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Posted: 5 May 2008 03:21 pm |
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Peter wrote: MudMan,
See if you can slowly cut out the Splenda. I think in time you'll find the raisins are sweet enough!
Peter
I think my next batch I am going to skip the splenda. I've noticed that the dried fruits I'm using does sweeten it up a bit. I absolutely LOVE using dehydrated blueberries in my oatmeal.
I've bought bags of dehydrated fruits (apples, bananas, cherries, cranberries, etc) along with cooking pecans and walnuts. I would use my food processor on the nuts and larger dried fruits so it is evenly distributed in my oatmeal. With the apples I add some cinnamon for cinnamon apples. I am so addicted to it, yesterday I was hungry so instead of snacking on something else I just made me some oatmeal. I love the stuff.
I'd like to find some sugar-free syrup for the maple flavoring. Or would I be better off using maple flavoring for my oatmeal? Now that I contemplate it, I think I should use maple flavoring to get away from the artificial sweetener in sugar-free syrup. My concern is the maple flavoring is liquid and I pre-bag my oatmeal for convenience. Do they sell maple flavoring as a powder?
Edit: I answered my own question: http://www.americanspice.com/catalog/item-21089.html
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CodeMonkey
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Posted: 11 May 2008 05:16 pm |
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Peter wrote: MudMan,
See if you can slowly cut out the Splenda. I think in time you'll find the raisins are sweet enough!
Peter
Because my wife doesn't like some of the fruits I put in my oatmeal bags I ended up pre-bagging just oatmeal with Splenda and nothing else. When I prepared my oatmeal I just empty the bag into a cup and then add my dried fruits, nuts and hot water.
Yesterday we were out of our pre-made oatmeal bags so I scooped up some oatmeal, threw in some blueberries and some finely chopped pecans, then added the hot water. Halfway through it I realized I didn't put any Splenda at all. You were right Peter, the dried fruits were sweet enough for the oatmeal. I've had three serviings since yesterday (last night I wanted a snack so I made some more oatmeal) and I think I won't be using Splenda in my oatmeal again. Even when I spooned up some oatmeal without any fruit it really wasn't that bad.
In the past I couldn't eat grapefruit without dumping a bunch of sugar on it, now I eat at least 1 grapefruit a day without any kind of sweetener on top of it.
Now my goal is to be able to walk by the candy jar at work without dipping into it.
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Peter
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Posted: 11 May 2008 06:09 pm |
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How fun!
Why do you pre-bag it? I just use a 1/2 cup measuring cup. Oh, maybe you did it to mix in the Splenda?
Blind people learn to walk all around. Maybe you could learn to walk by the candy jar with your eyes closed! 
Peter
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CodeMonkey
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Posted: 11 May 2008 06:28 pm |
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I first started pre-bagging it when I was mixing the oatmeal with cinnamon, Splenda and Splenda brown sugar (which I found out is 50% splenda and 50% brown sugar). Because I don't eat breakfast until I arrive at work it was easier to bring pre-measured bags to work and store them in my drawer. It is so much easier to pour the oatmeal mix into my cup and fill it with hot water from the dispenser.
I doubt I will be bagging any for home use since all I'd be putting in them is oatmeal. I will continue pre-bagging for work since I go ahead and mix in the nuts and dried fruits. My next goal is to go ahead and make my oatmeal at home and eat it before going to work. Last time I tried that I was running late and eating hot oatmeal in a hurry hurts.
I have a major sweet tooth that I need to overcome. There's a table that people put cakes, donuts and other snacks and I've learned to take a different route to avoid that table. Unfortunately the candy dish is located at the only entrance I'm allowed to take, so I will take your advice and learn to walk blind by the jar.  (need an emoticon with a white cane. LOL!)
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Posted: 22 May 2008 04:35 pm |
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Hi Peter, on one of the posts here, could have been quite a while ago, you said you ate oatmeal because you were concerned, at 61, about cholesterol. Well, this is the second year in a row that the dr. told me my ldl is too high at 139. (HDL at 75 and trigs. excellent level). It is very annoying, because I am very fit for my age, hike up hills, and really do not eat that badly. Can't say I don't have the odd steak or croissant, but please....when I see what people eat in my office!!! As they say, life ain't fair and it is on my father's side of the family.
Is it really possible to lower one's cholesterol with oatmeal (and obviously no more croissants!)? I am curious. Dr. wants me to take this heart scan (EBT heart scan - expensive and lots of radiation) to see if my arteries have plaque, and then will discuss if I should take medication. I am very anti-medication and would like to get it down myself. Clearly, it's not from lack of exercise!!!
Anyone else who's had success lowering their ldl is welcome to write too!
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Peter
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Posted: 22 May 2008 05:03 pm |
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I'm sorry, but I don't know the answer. I know it helps total cholesterol, but I don't know the details beyond that.
I went on something close to the Eat To Live diet (see Products link) for only 9 weeks and lost over 100 total cholesterol points. At that point I knew I could do it myself and would always choose healthier food over meds.
My doctor's thrilled he didn't have to prescribe them!
I'm curious, what is your total cholesterol?
Peter
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cportwine
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Posted: 22 May 2008 05:23 pm |
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allanm06 wrote: Hi Peter, on one of the posts here, could have been quite a while ago, you said you ate oatmeal because you were concerned, at 61, about cholesterol. Well, this is the second year in a row that the dr. told me my ldl is too high at 139. (HDL at 75 and trigs. excellent level). It is very annoying, because I am very fit for my age, hike up hills, and really do not eat that badly. Can't say I don't have the odd steak or croissant, but please....when I see what people eat in my office!!! As they say, life ain't fair and it is on my father's side of the family.
Is it really possible to lower one's cholesterol with oatmeal (and obviously no more croissants!)? I am curious. Dr. wants me to take this heart scan (EBT heart scan - expensive and lots of radiation) to see if my arteries have plaque, and then will discuss if I should take medication. I am very anti-medication and would like to get it down myself. Clearly, it's not from lack of exercise!!!
Anyone else who's had success lowering their ldl is welcome to write too!
Here's what I did to lower mine. I going to try and copy this sheet I made for my mother who is on medication for her cholesterol. Hope this works.
Foods that lower Cholesterol-
Walnuts
Cheerios or oatmeal anything with oats and whole grain
Meats- Turkey (doesn’t lower cholesterol, but is very low in fat compared to red meats) and fish (watch out for shell fish- it’s high in cholesterol) I only eat red meats about twice a week.
Whole grain breads, pasta and rice
Beans, beans and more beans
Fruits and veggies
Non fat milk, non fat miracle whip, any dairy products must be low fat or nonfat
Instead of ice cream have low fat pudding, Jell-O, or make some oatmeal cookies
No egg yolks
Make sure any chips or crackers you buy are low in fat and have no trans fat in them
Pretty much any foods that contains omega 3 in them
Garlic
Cinnamon
Flax seed is also suppose to lower cholesterol and can be used as a subitution for eggs in recipes. I have not done this yet. I may try it sometime.
Try to stay away from chocolate it is high in fat.
I use margarine with omega 3 added to it. I think there are different brands of margarines with different stuff to help lower cholesterol like Promise, and Smart Balance. I use Smart balance for cooking and I use I can’t believe its not butter spray for toast and veggies.
There is also something called super shots at Wal-Mart by the yogurt section that will also help lower cholesterol. I have not tried these yet.
You can find alls sorts of different list of foods that help lower cholesterol on the Internet
Exercise- I walk 20miles a week – to my understanding this will help bring up your good cholesterol HD
Vitamins-
Garlic
Fish oil
Multivitamin
I just started taking cholesterol care which has beta-sitosterol and guggul. Which are plant extracts to keep the body from absorbing cholesterol- I’ll let you know the results to this when I have my cholesterol checked again. Always beware of herbs (might want to check with your doctor before taking them). -update on this. I no longer take this. I do take choler off instead. I take one about a half hour before eating. It's suppose to block the cholesterol.
I lowered my cholesterol by 35 points overall in about two months time from changing my diet. I am hoping to get the same results or better next time I have it checked. update on this- I am now in normal range.
I can't believe the copy and paste thing worked....lol
Hope this helps you. Cholesterol medicine can have bad side effects. So, if you can get it down on your own, you will be better off.
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Posted: 22 May 2008 06:39 pm |
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Peter, this is great. Thank you. Only one problem and here's the kicker. I already eat exactly how your cut 'n paste suggests. I eat red meat only once a week. I walk 21 miles a week, work out with light weights 4-5 days a week and take an intense ballet/Pilates class twice a week. I even have the standard glass of wine before dinner, all the above of which is probably why my HDL is so good.
The only thing I can think of is that I simply can't do any cheating with croissants, or any other baked calorie nightmare from Starbucks! And yes, I dip my asparagus in real butter, but that's a once a week thing at the most. I don't eat desserts and never high fat salty food. I am thinking of re-taking that cholesterol test, because when I did it recently, I told the dr. that I had had half a protein bar 5 hours previous. He said "it doesn't matter."
Well, maybe it does.
I do eat whole fat cheese with my apple....well, you know, one could itemize their diet to shreds, but because the LDL was so high with a relatively low-sin diet, I am thinking it must be genetic.
I remember reading about a Japanese athlete in a fitness magazine...he said, "I am a vegetarian, run 40 miles a week, don't smoke or drink and I have high blood pressure. Go figure"
Thanks, Peter!
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cportwine
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Posted: 22 May 2008 09:22 pm |
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It really could be genetic. My brother in law, had a heart attack and his cholesterol readings are better than mine. His whole family has heart trouble. So, I really think genetics play a huge roll in cholesterol.
I guess I would listen to your doctor and do what he suggest and I would most definitely retake the test after fasting for 12hours before the test.
You know, just because some cholesterol medicines have bad side effects, doesn't mean it will effect you that way. My mother takes meds. for hers with no problems.
I don't remember if you said or not. But, fish oil is great for high cholesterol. I would pick some up and start taking them asap.
How long have you been on this diet of yours for the cholesterol? I think it can take up to three months after starting a diet for it show on your cholesterol screening.
Anyway, good luck to you. I hope it all works out for you.
Lets us know what happens. I go in next week to have mine checked again.
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Peter
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Posted: 23 May 2008 12:17 am |
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In listing foods in relation to cholesterol, one simple point should always be made. For all practical purposes, cholesterol only comes from animal products.
This is one of the reasons why foods like nuts are so good for you. They are high in fats, but it's the healthy fats, and no cholesterol.
The point is not to relate cholesterol with fat. Only with animal fat.
Peter
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CrimsonAnimus
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Posted: 23 May 2008 03:37 am |
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Yes, oatmeal is very good for you, and has cholesterol lowering properties as well. My grandmother's cholesterol levels significantly improved from eating it.
I recommend the Kashi oatmeal. It is high in both fiber and protein, and tastes pretty good, especially with the cinnamon that I add.
Actually, I recommend Kashi anything, except for their waffles, which are a bit high in sodium.
I agree with the poster who said that nuking it changes the taste. I decided not to nuke it tonight, and it was much sweeter. I had to recheck to make sure I hadn't opened different oatmeal.
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cportwine
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Posted: 23 May 2008 04:19 am |
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Peter wrote: In listing foods in relation to cholesterol, one simple point should always be made. For all practical purposes, cholesterol only comes from animal products.
This is one of the reasons why foods like nuts are so good for you. They are high in fats, but it's the healthy fats, and no cholesterol.
The point is not to relate cholesterol with fat. Only with animal fat.
Peter
I totally agree with you Peter. Nuts are great! I try to eat a regular amount of walnuts. Instead of snacking on popcorn at movie time, it's time for the walnuts.
Also, well said about the animal products. I don't think many people realize that.
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Peter
Founder, caloriesperhour.com
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Posted: 23 May 2008 04:42 am |
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Not "well said" about walnuts at the movies. Gotta have the popcorn!
But then I only go about twice a year, for the "big" ones. I'm seeing Indiana Jones this weekend, and the Will Smith super hero one looks like a kick. The rest I see on DVD, but it's not that many.
Now, back to healthy eating... I have popcorn all the time!
I pop it with an air poper into a brown paper shopping bag, add a little salt, then pour melted margarine over it. I use Promise because of my concern about cholesterol, and I like the taste.
I don't use much margarine, but here's the trick! You shake it real well, and it coats it all but most of it ends up soaked up by the bag.
I pour it into a bowl to eat.
Peter
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