How much porridge should I have to fill me up?
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jess2112014
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iv been eating the ready brek porridge sachets 30g but they don't fill me up for very long, so I am going to get the bag of oats but not sure how much to use. What do you think?
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Follow the serving size on the package. If it doesn't fill you up, eat 1.5, 2, or however many servings you need to feel full. Log the calories for the amount you eat and log the rest of your day accordingly.0
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I make mine in the slow cooker, 1 cup of oats makes enough for about 4-5 servings. I make it ahead and then warm it in the microwave, heats up just fine!0
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jess2112014 wrote: »iv been eating the ready brek porridge sachets 30g but they don't fill me up for very long, so I am going to get the bag of oats but not sure how much to use. What do you think?
However much fits your calories and macros for the day.
I love porridge - especially with peanut butter and chocolate drops stirred in, but it's not something I can eat to keep me full. Cereal or Greek yoghurt with granola are much better at keeping me going!0 -
49.717257g.
And a half.0 -
100 grams for breakfast will keep me full for a good few hours!0
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Depends mostly on the toppings for me, but those 30g packets just don't cut it either.0
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In the US, the pretty much standard serving for oatmeal (UK porridge) is 1/2 cup dry (40g).0
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Lady_jane_ wrote: »I make mine in the slow cooker, 1 cup of oats makes enough for about 4-5 servings. I make it ahead and then warm it in the microwave, heats up just fine!
So you are advising him to eat 4 or 5 servings?0 -
Lady_jane_ wrote: »I make mine in the slow cooker, 1 cup of oats makes enough for about 4-5 servings. I make it ahead and then warm it in the microwave, heats up just fine!
You can eat 4-5 times off one cup of oats?! That's not a whole lot of food.0 -
I use around 25g dry weight plus 150ml semi-skimmed milk. Keeps me going til late morning most days. If you want to 'bulk it out' a bit (as I do sometimes if I'm running that day) I add a scoopful of vanilla protein powder.0
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Until your porridge-to-blood ratio is no greater than 50%.0
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My preferred oatmeal is 44 grams/serving. I'm fine with that serving (sometimes eat a bit less), but wouldn't find it especially filling either if I ate it alone, because it doesn't have enough protein or fat. Whenever I have oatmeal (most weekends), I combine it with protein powder and berries and then have some veggies and something else on the side--usually nuts or smoked salmon or cottage cheese.
I like big breakfasts, though.0 -
HeidiCooksSupper wrote: »In the US, the pretty much standard serving for oatmeal (UK porridge) is 1/2 cup dry (40g).
Mine is 1/4 cup dry and 44 grams.0 -
Porridge is oatmeal? OK, I usually eat 70g-80g of oatmeal along with 20g of raisins. Mix in some water, put it in the microwave, then add Splenda and 1/2 cup skim milk. That will keep me satisfied for 1-2 hours, give or take.0
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Lady_jane_ wrote: »I make mine in the slow cooker, 1 cup of oats makes enough for about 4-5 servings. I make it ahead and then warm it in the microwave, heats up just fine!
So you are advising him to eat 4 or 5 servings?
What do you think the answer to that question is? I told her how much I make at a time. She can eat as much as she wants.
You can eat 4-5 times off one cup of oats?! That's not a whole lot of food.
It's a portion of my breakfast, it's not all I eat. Steel cut oats go a long way.0 -
50 g. And to keep full longer, before serving add whole milk, walnuts, and plenty of butter.0
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I wouldn't have any. It doesn't fill me up. At all. I prefer a higher protein and fat breakfast to loads of carbs0
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Just discovered cooking half (or whole if you like) banana - (best frozen imo) with the porridge (half water+milk) creates something very very delicious. Topped off with greek style or unsweetened yoghurt and nuts for some protein... yum For me 1/3 cup does the trick with these additions.0
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jess2112014 wrote: »iv been eating the ready brek porridge sachets 30g but they don't fill me up for very long, so I am going to get the bag of oats but not sure how much to use. What do you think?
ALOT!!
Breakfast cereals/oats don't fill me up at all unless i eat like 5 servings with milk. For me it's just not worth the calories
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I'd think if it doesn't fill you up you'd want to eat something else that does - not just more of the same thing. Or add some protein and fats to it....0
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