Whats the deal with oatmeal/barley - PaleoHacks.com most recent 30 from http://paleohacks.com 2013-06-18T23:11:06Z http://paleohacks.com/feeds/question/145164 http://www.creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/2.5/rdf http://paleohacks.com/questions/145164/whats-the-deal-with-oatmeal-barley Whats the deal with oatmeal/barley Greensun 2012-08-25T22:23:26Z 2012-08-26T03:08:05Z <p>weston price really recommends this stuff if you're Scottish. </p> <p>Is it possible that our genes have evolved away from eating high fruit/fructose diet in the same way our skin evolved away from the climate that would offer such a diet?</p> <p>low carb is not an option for me, i believe it effects me in a negative way both cardiovascularly and mentally</p> <p>it really comes down to a battle between potato's Vs Oat/barley vs fruit</p> http://paleohacks.com/questions/145164/whats-the-deal-with-oatmeal-barley/145173#145173 Answer by Clint for Whats the deal with oatmeal/barley Clint 2012-08-25T23:24:06Z 2012-08-25T23:24:06Z <p>It's all a huge personal experiment. I have a few friends that thrive on the higher fat paleo. I don't thrive on it and lean more towards higher carb. I cook my oatmeal based on the traditional methods of cooking and have had no issues. I also eat fruit and sweet potatoes. Again, no negative issues or side effects. </p> http://paleohacks.com/questions/145164/whats-the-deal-with-oatmeal-barley/145175#145175 Answer by Matthius for Whats the deal with oatmeal/barley Matthius 2012-08-25T23:50:48Z 2012-08-25T23:50:48Z <p>Generic oats may be exposed to gluten during processing, and barley contains gluten (along with wheat and rye). </p> <p>Neither are Paleo, by definition. Doesn't mean you can't or even shouldn't eat them, but there's a wealth of evidence suggesting you should at least be suspicious.</p> http://paleohacks.com/questions/145164/whats-the-deal-with-oatmeal-barley/145176#145176 Answer by CD for Whats the deal with oatmeal/barley CD 2012-08-25T23:51:20Z 2012-08-25T23:51:20Z <p>Why does it come down to either or?</p> <p>What about sweet potatoes? Rice? Black eye peas? Chickpeas? Parsnips? Yams? Squash?</p> http://paleohacks.com/questions/145164/whats-the-deal-with-oatmeal-barley/145206#145206 Answer by David for Whats the deal with oatmeal/barley David 2012-08-26T03:08:05Z 2012-08-26T03:08:05Z <p>I stopped worrying about carbs when I started intermittent fasting (2 meals a day, no snacks) works like a charm. I don't eat anything with fructose (except for occasionally)..I sprout and ferment my grains (buckwheat, quinoa, oats, etc) and eat potatos if I want them.</p> <p>Things I still avoid: Most processed foods (of course), gluten, Wine, beer or any other form of ethanol, sucrose, HFCS, anything made with corn, juices, sweeteners (except for stevia), most fruits....except for berries...</p>