Mccann's also sell a regular steel cut oatmeal product (not Irish) - anyone know which of these two is best in terms of being healthiest?
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Steel cut (Irish) oats are healthier as they are not overprocessed and take longer to digest than rolled oats.
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Dear Alison, This means you can pick between all the Medifast products...Medifast offers shakes, bars, oatmeal, macaroni & cheese, drink mixes, etc...Just go to medifast1.com and check out all the products, then come back to Amazon and pick any five items...Hope my answer helps :)
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Not sure about nutritional differences because I have not compared labels between the two, but I can tell you there is a significant taste difference. We won't go back to quick or minute oats, certainly not microwave oats. Yes, these take longer to prepare, but I believe you will be well pleased with the results. If you want to compare to your oats, the Bob's have per serving: 3g fat, .5g saturated fat, 29g total carbs, 5g dietary fiber, 1.6g soluble fiber, 3.4g insoluble fiber, 0 sugars, and 7g protein. Seriously, try these.
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Yes oats are grains. Oatmeal is healthier than just putting ground up oats as in flour or ground up left overs from a factory.
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Like other answerers here, I personally would NOT call this one gluten free because it does not say so on the package. But Bob's Red Mill does offer a specific gluten free steel cut oats and there is a good description of it on their webpage.
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This looks like model exactly like the one I have. Mine grates nutmeg like a CHARM! I do it really all the time, almost daily (no kidding) in fact to top off my oatmeal. Also during the holidays, to sprinkle over eggnog. So I can't imagine why the poster Maureen's Microplane isn't up to it, because mine is at least 10 years old! I don't bother washing it between any uses for nutmeg. Otherwise I do hand wash it for other kinds of use, and then again, it's gone into the dishwasher innumerable times over the past years. P.S. Here's a GREAT tip: I've found some Mexican markets, who carry whole nutmeg, often sell it for MUCH CHEAPER than many grocery stores will on their spice aisle. This looks like model exactly like the one I have. Mine grates nutmeg like a CHARM! I do it really all the time, almost daily (no kidding) in fact to top off my oatmeal. Also during the holidays, to sprinkle over eggnog. So I can't imagine why the poster Maureen's Microplane isn't up to it, because mine is at least 10 years old! I don't bother washing it between any uses for nutmeg. Otherwise I do hand wash it for other kinds of use, and then again, it's gone into the dishwasher innumerable times over the past years. P.S. Here's a GREAT tip: I've found some Mexican markets, who carry whole... » Read More This looks like model exactly like the one I have. Mine grates nutmeg like a CHARM! I do it really all the time, almost daily (no kidding) in fact to top off my oatmeal. Also during the holidays, to sprinkle over eggnog. So I can't imagine why the poster Maureen's Microplane isn't up to it, because mine is at least 10 years old! I don't bother washing it between any uses for nutmeg. Otherwise I do hand wash it for other kinds of use, and then again, it's gone into the dishwasher innumerable times over the past years. P.S. Here's a GREAT tip: I've found some Mexican markets, who carry whole nutmeg, often sell it for MUCH CHEAPER than many grocery stores will on their spice aisle. « Show Less
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I'm really not sure about oatmeal. The Vita Clay works really well for yogurt. Hopefully, someone else can answer your question.
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Hi Janet - I haven't used it like oatmeal but I cook it and use in salads. I simmer it in salted water 40-45 minutes, drain and rinse and its ready to go. This is *not* the semi-pearled variety most commonly seen in the US. The pearling process wears off some of the nutritious bran layer so it cooks a little faster. This wheat is not pearled, so it retains all its nutrition. A bit of extra cooking time seems a small price to pay for whole, nutritious, not to mention yummy, grain. Try searching on "einkorn porridge". I found a recipe that said to pulse the grains in a blender prior to cooking. This cuts the cooking time in half and may be what you're looking for.
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Personally, I prefer the orange (though still more expensive to buy online than at Whole Foods or at Sprout's) and am really glad it is priced less than the lemon - it is my favorite!
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To me there is a big taste difference. The steel cut oats have a better/chewy texture and nutty flavor The quick oats are partially cooked and rolled flat. which does deplete flavor and nutrient value, in my opinion.
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Most web sites warning of acrylamides recommend steel cut oats as a substitute for other cereals. Alternately an email to Bob's Red Mill would answer your question. My personal experience: My cardiologist gave me an A+ and my GP gave me a "Gold Star" at my last checkups. (I'm 64 YO) I get a shipment of steel cut oats from Amazon every 3 months. :)
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Personally, I LOVE the Maple Oatmeal and eat it EVERYDAY, so 2 boxes of the Maple Oatmeal. LOVE LOVE LOVE the Chocolate Mint bars which provide a quick, Satisfying meal and can easily be placed in a purse or backpack to take with you. They also make a nice satisfying breakfast or lunch, not just a snack so I would (and do) always order 2 boxes of those. THEN if you like ICE CREAM, I highly recommend the Soft serve, either chocolate mint or Peanut butter. Just plan on a little time to prepare and you need a blender, so a challenge if you take it to work with you and try to prepare there. Just one box as its a treat and if you are like me would not really want it every day. Also the Hot Cocoa Hot drink is fast and good. Cold water in a mug, add packet, microwave. One box of that will do you. Cream of broccoli soup is good, one box will do. Vegetable beef soup one box also. Also the Peanut crunch bars, one box. Chocolate pudding would make a good 'tenth' box for your order, but needs time to set up in your frig. VERY good, though. My main thing is easy and fast so these recommendations are the ones that are easy and fast. Best of luck!!!!
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I have this machine and absolutely love it. I have never noticed anything about the power cord, but I move the machine every time I'm done with it (nearly every day) so I may be plugging it in more firmly each time I move it. I make steel cut oats in this machine almost every night and set the timer so they are ready the next morning. NEVER has oatmeal been this good. I highly recommend the machine.
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It is odd that oats are not listed which makes me think it is a labeling error. Since MCT is listed first, then that should be the primary ingredient but the fat content is listed at 3.2g per serving while the carb content is much higher at 26.4g. I agree that it would be best to contact the company for an answer. If you do, please let us know what you find out.
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I'm eating Bob's Red Mill steel cut oats right now, prepared in a regular stainless pot, same as every morning and they are delicious! Crock pot sounds a bit longer than my usual 20 minutes.
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I've done steel cut oats but not overnight. I put the oats and the same amount of water that I would use to cook them on the stove plus a touch more. I plugged mine in shortly after 8 in the morning and it's good for lunch around noon. I'll add nuts and brown sugar right before eating if I want them that day.
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Yes and Yes. The nutritional benefits of steel cut oats are better than tat of quick oats. Essentially quick oats are cut smaller and flash steamed in the factory so you get less fiber and there are more processed, albeit still very good for you. Steel cut is just the pure grain cut up into larger chunks and not steamed, they take longer to cook but it is worth it. They taste different as well, I think they have more flavor, but all of your favorite oatmeal toppings will work well with them.