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Daily Candy breaks the story!

Daily Candy SF is the first publication to get the word out about slow girl foods ready-to-eat oatmeal! And my thanks to Karen Palmer, the writer who did a fantastic job of noting all my oatmeal's salient features, without reading like a list of attributes. (Jillian King dutifully fact checked it!) Karen's a great writer so make sure you sign up for her daily piece of fun and informative tidbits about the SF Bay Area. Thanks for the great press.

And a special thanks to the folks all over the country who are asking for my oatmeal!! I am working hard to expand nationwide so stay tuned for news about that, though honestly it will be at least 6-9 months until I can make that happen. Presently I am concentrating on the immediate Bay Area.

And for those of you who asked for nutritional information, I have posted it on my website. www.slowgirlfoods.com.

Thank you again for your encouragement!

Molly

What is steel-cut oatmeal?

So asked my Aunt Francie from St. Louis, when I told her of my exciting new business venture, slow girl foods, which produces a ready-to-eat/grab 'n' go steel cut oatmeal. I realized that although it's a commonly used term when discussing oatmeal (as so often happens at cocktail parties, the opera, etc.) not many people know what it really is. Steel-cut oatmeal is the whole grain oat (minus the inedible hull)--called groats--that are cut into large pieces with steel blades. Unlike rolled oats or especially instant oatmeal, this minimally processed method retains bits of the bran layer and is more nutritious! It is also what allows for the chewy, nutty texture that is preferred by most people. Also, steel-cut oats may have a lower glycemic index than instant oatmeal (42 vs. 66, respectively) which keeps your energy up longer. And for those fighting diabetes, a low glycemic index is imperative. Now, next time you are at a party you can reign supreme when the inevitable question is asked: just what are steel-cut oats?

our first post!

Welcome to slow girl foods' very first blog post! We're hard at work making amazing, hot, fresh ready-to-eat oatmeal for those on the go. You can find us soon in select Bay Area Whole Foods Markets, but meanwhile check back here soon for up-to-the-minute nutrition information, recipes and product information.

Until next time, EAT BREAKFAST!