Yes, oatmeal is a complex carbohydrate. It is typically used by athletes of all kinds for a great source of slow burning carbohydrates. However, this applies to oatmeal that is sugar free, being that sugar is a simple carbohydrate, oatmeal with sugar is both a simple and complex carbohydrate. Hope this helps :)
Instant oatmeal has been slightly processed, sugar added along with some salt. Buy yourself the box full and learn to cook it on the stove. For sure, that won't be a processed anything. Any grain eating in the natural state (oatmeal is flattened in to flakes) is considered unprocessed.
Yes, they are refined processed carbohydrate.
The alcohol in it is.
No, it is a refined processed carbohydrate.
Cheese is a refined carbohydrate
Fiber
Fresh vegetables and fruit.
complex. eat more of it
Yes, the standard type of sugars that you add to food or drinks is a refined carbohydrate.
I looked it up and there is 12.5 per 1/2 cup according to the Atkins book that I have. I was wondering the same question.about 20 in 1 packet of plain oatmeal
Yes it is. You can view a long list of refined (processed) carbohydrates, further down this page, listed under Related Questions