8/24/2009

McCANN'S Steel Cut Irish Oatmeal, 28-Ounce Tins (Pack of 4)


Product Features

Case of four 28-ounce tins of Irish oatmeal (112 total ounces)
Made from 100% natural whole grain groats (the inner portion of the oat kernel) which have been cut using steel discs
High in B-Vitamins, calcium, protein, and fiber
Oats are grown and harvested specifically for McCann's by local Irish farmers in accordance with a strict quality assurance program
All McCann's oats are grown in the counties of Kildare and Meath in Ireland

Ingredients
100% Wholegrain Irish Oats.

Product Description
Mccanns Traditional Oatmeal (Tin), 28 Ounce Unit

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

Long time Oatmeal eater here. I usually bought McCann's in the store, but it can get pretty pricey. Amazon is a great deal, and you get free shipping. FYI, medium- to long-term is it unhealthy to consume steel-cut oatmeal UNLESS you soak it in warm water with something acidic between 12 to 24 hours, preferably some fermented milk product like yogurt, kefir, buttermilk, etc. Reason being is that oatmeal contains in its hull enzyme inhibitors that have a chelating effect on your body, i.e., they remove metal from your body. While short-term this may be beneficial (eat meaters stockpile extra iron, copper, etc. over time), medium-term this could lead to deficiencies in essential metals. Soaking the oatmeal at least overnight neutralizes the enzyme inhibitors. Additionally, it allows you to cook up the oatmeal in about five minutes, versus over 30 minutes when left unsoaked.

This recipe follows the recipe in Nourishing Traditions, but basically soak one part oatmeal with one part lukewarm water. Add a little bit of yogurt to create the acidic environment: I use one TBSP per 1/2 cup of oatmeal and 1/2 cup of warm water.

Oatmeal should be eaten with some fat (many of the vitamins are fat soluble), so I add butter or cream. I also add shredded flax and coconut, increasing the healthiness of my breakfast. I then top it off with plenty of raw honey (also from Amazon), which sweetens my porridge and thus makes me look forward to breakfast in the morning.

Enjoy!

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