Filling, easy alternative to oatmeal?

pennylaner
pennylaner Posts: 31
edited December 2024 in Food and Nutrition
Hi all! Been on this site for years but first time posting...

So, for a longggg time I've had a daily breakfast of oatmeal. Keeps me full till lunch, relatively healthy (I eat Nature's Path brand), easy to add fruit mix-ins, etc. - and most important, handy to bring to work and make anytime.

But I've just come to the realization that this oatmeal maybe the culprit for the early-afternoon gas I get DAILY at work. (Not sure how this didn't dawn on me before...)

So I'm thinking I need an alternative to oatmeal - but I don't eat a lot of grains and I'm wary to lose this source of fiber. Can anyone suggest something portable, easy, and filling (and not too processed) that I can eat often without bloating?

Thank you so much for any suggestions!

Replies

  • Illona88
    Illona88 Posts: 903 Member
    Actually gas is more likely to come from the milk than from the oats.

    Maybe you should try it with almond or soy milk for about a week and see it that helps.
  • Ready2Rock206
    Ready2Rock206 Posts: 9,487 Member
    Maybe a different type of grain - like Malt O'Meal, Cream of Wheat, Grits? Or like Illona88 mentioned maybe it's the dairy - switch it up a bit. Plus variety is always a good thing in my book!
  • pennylaner
    pennylaner Posts: 31
    Thanks guys! It's weird, I don't *usuallly* add milk to my oatmeal...but I'll try cutting it out entirely, then if that doesn't work, try a new breakfast.
  • ChaseAlder
    ChaseAlder Posts: 804 Member
    I never add milk to my oatmeal... cook it with water, add frozen berries and a packet of sweetener to it and it's perfect!
  • jonski1968
    jonski1968 Posts: 4,490 Member
    I replaced oatmeal with flaxmeal in my yogurt...Full of fibre..
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