When did oatmeal portion go from 1/3 c. to 1/2 c.?
 

I'm writing to you because I can't think of better newsgroups to
answer my question, which is: I have always made oatmeal by the
recipe on the Quaker Oats box: 1/3 cup oats, 3/4 cup water. But the
new box reads: 1/2 cup oats, 1 cup water. (and of course the
calories which used to be 110, are now 150). When did the portion
size change? And why?

C.C.

When did oatmeal portion go from 1/3 c. to 1/2 c.?
 

In > Carol Cohen wrote:
> I'm writing to you because I can't think of better newsgroups to
> answer my question, which is: I have always made oatmeal by the
> recipe on the Quaker Oats box: 1/3 cup oats, 3/4 cup water. But the
> new box reads: 1/2 cup oats, 1 cup water. (and of course the
> calories which used to be 110, are now 150). When did the portion
> size change? And why?
>
> C.C.

I'm not sure when it changed, but I think I know why. They're claiming
that eating oatmeal every day can lower cholesterol, but apparently the
smaller serving size isn't enough to get the effect. I just checked the
box in my cabinet, and it says "eating a good-sized bowl of Quaker
Oatmeal for 30 days will actually help _remove_ cholesterol from your
body". Note the "good-sized" specification.

When did oatmeal portion go from 1/3 c. to 1/2 c.?
 

>(Carol Cohen)
>
>I'm writing to you because I can't think of better

Why not just call the Quaker Oats Corporation?
http://quakeroats.com/qfb_ContactUs/Consumers.cfm

newsgroups to
>answer my question, which is: I have always made oatmeal by the
>recipe on the Quaker Oats box: 1/3 cup oats, 3/4 cup water. But the
>new box reads: 1/2 cup oats, 1 cup water. (and of course the
>calories which used to be 110, are now 150). When did the portion
>size change? And why?

Probably to sell more oats... who in their right mind dirties a pot for such a
small quantity anyway... washing the pot costs as much as the puny portion of
oats... for those who prepare just one serving it's more economical to buy the
single serving pouches.


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When did oatmeal portion go from 1/3 c. to 1/2 c.?
 

"Carol Cohen" > wrote in message
om...
> I'm writing to you because I can't think of better newsgroups to
> answer my question, which is: I have always made oatmeal by the
> recipe on the Quaker Oats box: 1/3 cup oats, 3/4 cup water. But the
> new box reads: 1/2 cup oats, 1 cup water. (and of course the
> calories which used to be 110, are now 150). When did the portion
> size change? And why?
>
> C.C.

Did you change the type of oatmeal that you buy--instant/quick/regular? The
proportions for regular oats has always been 2:1 as far as I know, just like
any other grain.
Janet

When did oatmeal portion go from 1/3 c. to 1/2 c.?
 

Carol Cohen wrote:

> I'm writing to you because I can't think of better newsgroups to
> answer my question, which is: I have always made oatmeal by the
> recipe on the Quaker Oats box: 1/3 cup oats, 3/4 cup water. But the
> new box reads: 1/2 cup oats, 1 cup water. (and of course the
> calories which used to be 110, are now 150). When did the portion
> size change? And why?
>
> C.C.

I've noticed that portion sizes change quite frequently on foods as the
manufacturers try to either get real (does a slim box of mac'n'cheese
really serve 4?) or the opposite thing happens, a single serving bag is
transformed into two servings without it being obvious on the outside
that it's now two servings, so fat people can eat as much as they like.

Okay, that wasn't very articulate, but I'm thinking of dorito snack
bags. The 1/2 ounce bags used to go in lunch boxes but now there are 3
ounce bags (I think) that people STILL eat as a single serving.

Dally

When did oatmeal portion go from 1/3 c. to 1/2 c.?
 

"PENMART01" > wrote in message
...
> >(Carol Cohen)
> >
> >I'm writing to you because I can't think of better
>
> Why not just call the Quaker Oats Corporation?
> http://quakeroats.com/qfb_ContactUs/Consumers.cfm
>
> newsgroups to
> >answer my question, which is: I have always made oatmeal by the
> >recipe on the Quaker Oats box: 1/3 cup oats, 3/4 cup water. But the
> >new box reads: 1/2 cup oats, 1 cup water. (and of course the
> >calories which used to be 110, are now 150). When did the portion
> >size change? And why?
>
> Probably to sell more oats... who in their right mind dirties a pot for
such a
> small quantity anyway... washing the pot costs as much as the puny portion
of
> oats... for those who prepare just one serving it's more economical to buy
the
> single serving pouches.
>
Eyeeewww! Instant oatmeal! Yuk! yuk! yuk!

When did oatmeal portion go from 1/3 c. to 1/2 c.?
 

Dally wrote:

> I've noticed that portion sizes change quite frequently on foods as the
> manufacturers try to either get real (does a slim box of mac'n'cheese
> really serve 4?) or the opposite thing happens, a single serving bag is
> transformed into two servings without it being obvious on the outside
> that it's now two servings, so fat people can eat as much as they like.


This doesn't make any sense at all. If they increase the number of
serving per bag, why can people eat as much as they want? The serving
size would go down, so if you following number of servings you'd eat
less, not more.



Brian Rodenborn

When did oatmeal portion go from 1/3 c. to 1/2 c.?
 

"Default User" > wrote in message
...
> Dally wrote:
>
> > I've noticed that portion sizes change quite frequently on foods as
the
> > manufacturers try to either get real (does a slim box of mac'n'cheese
> > really serve 4?) or the opposite thing happens, a single serving bag
is
> > transformed into two servings without it being obvious on the outside
> > that it's now two servings, so fat people can eat as much as they
like.
>
>
> This doesn't make any sense at all. If they increase the number of
> serving per bag, why can people eat as much as they want? The serving
> size would go down, so if you following number of servings you'd eat
> less, not more.

People don't follow the serving sizes that are listed. They're frequently
rediculous. How many people buy a 20 ounce bottle of Coke and then
actually follow what the label says about it being 2.5 servings? The
tendency is often for people to not measure and interpret a serving to
mean closer to what they consider a serving.

When did oatmeal portion go from 1/3 c. to 1/2 c.?
 

"Chrys" > wrote in
:


> People don't follow the serving sizes that are listed. They're
> frequently rediculous. How many people buy a 20 ounce bottle of Coke
> and then actually follow what the label says about it being 2.5
> servings? The tendency is often for people to not measure and
> interpret a serving to mean closer to what they consider a serving.
>
>
>

this being the reason obesity is soooo high.

When did oatmeal portion go from 1/3 c. to 1/2 c.?
 

Carol Cohen wrote:

> I'm writing to you because I can't think of better newsgroups to
> answer my question, which is: I have always made oatmeal by the
> recipe on the Quaker Oats box: 1/3 cup oats, 3/4 cup water. But the
> new box reads: 1/2 cup oats, 1 cup water. (and of course the
> calories which used to be 110, are now 150). When did the portion
> size change? And why?

When did people start to actually measure porridge ingredients?

When did oatmeal portion go from 1/3 c. to 1/2 c.?
 

Chrys wrote:

> > This doesn't make any sense at all. If they increase the number of
> > serving per bag, why can people eat as much as they want? The serving
> > size would go down, so if you following number of servings you'd eat
> > less, not more.
>
> People don't follow the serving sizes that are listed. They're frequently
> rediculous. How many people buy a 20 ounce bottle of Coke and then
> actually follow what the label says about it being 2.5 servings? The
> tendency is often for people to not measure and interpret a serving to
> mean closer to what they consider a serving.

So what does it matter? The OP said that smaller serving sizes meant fat
people could eat as much as they want. If they are paying attention to
the label, then it doesn't matter whether a soda is 2.5 servings or 25
servings. It was an idiotic statement.



Brian Rodenborn

When did oatmeal portion go from 1/3 c. to 1/2 c.?
 

Default User wrote:

> If they are paying attention to the label

Errr, if they AREN'T paying attention to the label, of course.


Brian Rodenborn

When did oatmeal portion go from 1/3 c. to 1/2 c.?
 

"Dave Smith" > wrote in message
...
>
> Carol Cohen wrote:
>
> > I'm writing to you because I can't think of better newsgroups to
> > answer my question, which is: I have always made oatmeal by the
> > recipe on the Quaker Oats box: 1/3 cup oats, 3/4 cup water. But the
> > new box reads: 1/2 cup oats, 1 cup water. (and of course the
> > calories which used to be 110, are now 150). When did the portion
> > size change? And why?
>
> When did people start to actually measure porridge ingredients?
>

I did originally because I hate thick porridge - it has the consitency of
snot and makes me gag; so I used to measure quantities until I knew the
right proportions by sight.

--
Succorso

When did oatmeal portion go from 1/3 c. to 1/2 c.?
 

Succorso wrote:

> > > I'm writing to you because I can't think of better newsgroups to
> > > answer my question, which is: I have always made oatmeal by the
> > > recipe on the Quaker Oats box: 1/3 cup oats, 3/4 cup water. But the
> > > new box reads: 1/2 cup oats, 1 cup water. (and of course the
> > > calories which used to be 110, are now 150). When did the portion
> > > size change? And why?
> >
> > When did people start to actually measure porridge ingredients?
> >
>
> I did originally because I hate thick porridge - it has the consitency of
> snot and makes me gag; so I used to measure quantities until I knew the
> right proportions by sight.
>

I like it to be thick, but it is too thick I add a little more water.

When did oatmeal portion go from 1/3 c. to 1/2 c.?
 

in article , PENMART01 at
wrote on 1/20/04 2:00 PM:

>> (Carol Cohen)
>>
>> I'm writing to you because I can't think of better
>
> Why not just call the Quaker Oats Corporation?
> http://quakeroats.com/qfb_ContactUs/Consumers.cfm
>
> newsgroups to
>> answer my question, which is: I have always made oatmeal by the
>> recipe on the Quaker Oats box: 1/3 cup oats, 3/4 cup water. But the
>> new box reads: 1/2 cup oats, 1 cup water. (and of course the
>> calories which used to be 110, are now 150). When did the portion
>> size change? And why?
>
> Probably to sell more oats... who in their right mind dirties a pot for such a
> small quantity anyway... washing the pot costs as much as the puny portion of
> oats... for those who prepare just one serving it's more economical to buy the
> single serving pouches.
>

Who uses a pot????

Every morning, I put my half cup of oats into a small tupperware bowl, add a
spoonful of sweetner (honey, maple syrup, brown sugar, whatever is handy), a
small handful of dried cranberries, heaping tablespoon of chopped nuts
(walnuts or almonds), and tote it along to work with me.

When I get there, I put hot water from the bottled water dispenser (it's hot
enough for tea) in, and then nuke it right in the bowl for 2 minutes.

Nothing could be easier, and at 99 cents, on sale for the very large store
brand canister of 3 minute oats, nothing could be less expensive, even after
adding in the cost of dried fruits and nuts. A half pound bag of dried
cranberries costs me 2.50, and lasts me about 10 bowls. That's the most
expensive part of this breakfast!!!! 25 cents a serving.

When did oatmeal portion go from 1/3 c. to 1/2 c.?
 

Don't knock how nutritious snot can be!

(perple... still getting over sinus infection *sniff*)

--
Email me at:
perpleglow(AT)comcast.net
http://community.webshots.com/user/perpleglow

it has the consitency of
> snot and makes me gag; so I used to measure quantities until I knew the
> right proportions by sight.
>
> --
> Succorso
>
>

When did oatmeal portion go from 1/3 c. to 1/2 c.?
 

Sarah Jane > wrote in
:

> In > Carol Cohen
> wrote:
>> I'm writing to you because I can't think of better newsgroups
>> to answer my question, which is: I have always made oatmeal
>> by the recipe on the Quaker Oats box: 1/3 cup oats, 3/4 cup
>> water. But the new box reads: 1/2 cup oats, 1 cup water.
>> (and of course the calories which used to be 110, are now 150).
>> When did the portion size change? And why?
>>
>> C.C.
>
> I'm not sure when it changed, but I think I know why. They're
> claiming that eating oatmeal every day can lower cholesterol,
> but apparently the smaller serving size isn't enough to get the
> effect. I just checked the box in my cabinet, and it says
> "eating a good-sized bowl of Quaker Oatmeal for 30 days will
> actually help _remove_ cholesterol from your body". Note the
> "good-sized" specification.
>

I only eat one instant packet a day, which I think is 1/3 cup. In
the past year my cholesterol went from 162 to 140.

When did oatmeal portion go from 1/3 c. to 1/2 c.?
 

"Chrys" > wrote in
:

> "Default User" > wrote in message
> ...
>> Dally wrote:
>>
>> > I've noticed that portion sizes change quite frequently on
>> > foods as
> the
>> > manufacturers try to either get real (does a slim box of
>> > mac'n'cheese really serve 4?) or the opposite thing happens,
>> > a single serving bag
> is
>> > transformed into two servings without it being obvious on the
>> > outside that it's now two servings, so fat people can eat as
>> > much as they
> like.
>>
>>
>> This doesn't make any sense at all. If they increase the number
>> of serving per bag, why can people eat as much as they want?
>> The serving size would go down, so if you following number of
>> servings you'd eat less, not more.
>
> People don't follow the serving sizes that are listed. They're
> frequently rediculous. How many people buy a 20 ounce bottle of
> Coke and then actually follow what the label says about it being
> 2.5 servings? The tendency is often for people to not measure
> and interpret a serving to mean closer to what they consider a
> serving.
>
>
>

One pint of ice cream (or sherbet): Serves 4. Riiiight.

When did oatmeal portion go from 1/3 c. to 1/2 c.?
 

"Perple Gyrl" > wrote in
:

> Don't knock how nutritious snot can be!
>
> (perple... still getting over sinus infection *sniff*)
>
> --
> Email me at:
> perpleglow(AT)comcast.net
> http://community.webshots.com/user/perpleglow
>
> it has the consitency of
>> snot and makes me gag; so I used to measure quantities until I
>> knew the right proportions by sight.
>>
>> --
>> Succorso
>>
>>
>
>
>

Those of us with sinus infections (week 3 on Biactin) swallow a lot
of it, whether we need it or not.

When did oatmeal portion go from 1/3 c. to 1/2 c.?
 

Bingo wrote:

> Those of us with sinus infections (week 3 on Biactin) swallow a lot
> of it, whether we need it or not.

Is that over the counter? Thanks.

nancy

When did oatmeal portion go from 1/3 c. to 1/2 c.?
 

In > Bingo wrote:
> Sarah Jane > wrote in
> :
>
>> In > Carol Cohen
>> wrote:
>>> I'm writing to you because I can't think of better newsgroups
>>> to answer my question, which is: I have always made oatmeal
>>> by the recipe on the Quaker Oats box: 1/3 cup oats, 3/4 cup
>>> water. But the new box reads: 1/2 cup oats, 1 cup water.
>>> (and of course the calories which used to be 110, are now 150).
>>> When did the portion size change? And why?
>>>
>>> C.C.
>>
>> I'm not sure when it changed, but I think I know why. They're
>> claiming that eating oatmeal every day can lower cholesterol,
>> but apparently the smaller serving size isn't enough to get the
>> effect. I just checked the box in my cabinet, and it says
>> "eating a good-sized bowl of Quaker Oatmeal for 30 days will
>> actually help _remove_ cholesterol from your body". Note the
>> "good-sized" specification.
>>
>
> I only eat one instant packet a day, which I think is 1/3 cup. In
> the past year my cholesterol went from 162 to 140.

That's great for you, but the studies used more than that (at least 2 g
soluble fiber, which is the amount in the 1/2 c serving). I'm not saying
less wouldn't work for some people, but more probably works for more
people, and of course Quaker would use the higher number to sell more
oatmeal.

BTW, I don't know if you've been losing weight, but if you have, that
alone could account for the drop in cholesterol.

When did oatmeal portion go from 1/3 c. to 1/2 c.?
 

Not for me, I can't eat 1/2 cup and there's no sense wasting it.

Carol Cohen wrote:
>
> I'm writing to you because I can't think of better newsgroups to
> answer my question, which is: I have always made oatmeal by the
> recipe on the Quaker Oats box: 1/3 cup oats, 3/4 cup water. But the
> new box reads: 1/2 cup oats, 1 cup water. (and of course the
> calories which used to be 110, are now 150). When did the portion
> size change? And why?
>
> C.C.

When did oatmeal portion go from 1/3 c. to 1/2 c.?
 

>Patricia Heil
>
>Not for me, I can't swallow 1/2 cup and there's no sense wasting it.

Um, makes a nice facial...

---> http://ms.essortment.com/facialmasksnat_raib.htm



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When did oatmeal portion go from 1/3 c. to 1/2 c.?
 

On 1/20/2004 4:52 PM, Dave Smith wrote:
> Carol Cohen wrote:
>
>
>>I'm writing to you because I can't think of better newsgroups to
>>answer my question, which is: I have always made oatmeal by the
>>recipe on the Quaker Oats box: 1/3 cup oats, 3/4 cup water. But the
>>new box reads: 1/2 cup oats, 1 cup water. (and of course the
>>calories which used to be 110, are now 150). When did the portion
>>size change? And why?
>
>
> When did people start to actually measure porridge ingredients?

I've always measured them...

--
jmk in NC

When did oatmeal portion go from 1/3 c. to 1/2 c.?
 

Sheryl Rosen > wrote in message >...
>
> Who uses a pot????

Who uses a bowl? For the most part, I don't like microwaved things, so
I cook my oatmeal on the stove, with suitable additions of dried cranberries
and walnuts or pecans. And some butter, probably negating the health benefits
of oatmeal, but too bad.

Then I eat it right out of the pot. Of course, I eat breakfast at home
rather than at work, so I can do things like that.

Cindy Hamilton

> Every morning, I put my half cup of oats into a small tupperware bowl, add a
> spoonful of sweetner (honey, maple syrup, brown sugar, whatever is handy), a
> small handful of dried cranberries, heaping tablespoon of chopped nuts
> (walnuts or almonds), and tote it along to work with me.
>
> When I get there, I put hot water from the bottled water dispenser (it's hot
> enough for tea) in, and then nuke it right in the bowl for 2 minutes.
>
> Nothing could be easier, and at 99 cents, on sale for the very large store
> brand canister of 3 minute oats, nothing could be less expensive, even after
> adding in the cost of dried fruits and nuts. A half pound bag of dried
> cranberries costs me 2.50, and lasts me about 10 bowls. That's the most
> expensive part of this breakfast!!!! 25 cents a serving.

When did oatmeal portion go from 1/3 c. to 1/2 c.?
 

LIMEYNO1 > wrote:

> "PENMART01" > wrote in message
> >
> > Probably to sell more oats... who in their right mind dirties a pot for
> such a
> > small quantity anyway... washing the pot costs as much as the puny portion
> of
> > oats... for those who prepare just one serving it's more economical to buy
> the
> > single serving pouches.
> >
> Eyeeewww! Instant oatmeal! Yuk! yuk! yuk!

Yes, instant oatmeal is godawful, plus if you read
the labels it has a very high sodium content which
you don't get with the plain old rolled oats.

Bill Ranck
Blacksburg, Va.

When did oatmeal portion go from 1/3 c. to 1/2 c.?
 

> wrote in message ...
> LIMEYNO1 > wrote:
>
> > "PENMART01" > wrote in message
> > >
> > > Probably to sell more oats... who in their right mind dirties a pot
for
> > such a
> > > small quantity anyway... washing the pot costs as much as the puny
portion
> > of
> > > oats... for those who prepare just one serving it's more economical to
buy
> > the
> > > single serving pouches.
> > >
> > Eyeeewww! Instant oatmeal! Yuk! yuk! yuk!
>
> Yes, instant oatmeal is godawful, plus if you read
> the labels it has a very high sodium content which
> you don't get with the plain old rolled oats.
>
> Bill Ranck
> Blacksburg, Va.

I will eat quick oats, but I prefer steel cut or pinhead. That's when I'm
allowed to have it, which isn't often on Weight Watchers. The cereal is ok,
but... I like mine with cream and brown sugar! <grin>

When did oatmeal portion go from 1/3 c. to 1/2 c.?
 

"Perple Gyrl" > wrote in message
...
> Don't knock how nutritious snot can be!
>
> (perple... still getting over sinus infection *sniff*)

How nutritious is it really? Because I'm thinking I've got a sinus
infection too.......

det

When did oatmeal portion go from 1/3 c. to 1/2 c.?
 

"Nancy Young" > wrote in message
...
> Bingo wrote:
>
> > Those of us with sinus infections (week 3 on Biactin) swallow a lot
> > of it, whether we need it or not.
>
> Is that over the counter? Thanks.

The snot is OTC

When did oatmeal portion go from 1/3 c. to 1/2 c.?
 

> wrote in message
...
: LIMEYNO1 > wrote:
:
: > "PENMART01" > wrote in message
: > >
: > > Probably to sell more oats... who in their right mind
dirties a pot for
: > such a
: > > small quantity anyway... washing the pot costs as much as
the puny portion
: > of
: > > oats... for those who prepare just one serving it's more
economical to buy
: > the
: > > single serving pouches.
: > >
: > Eyeeewww! Instant oatmeal! Yuk! yuk! yuk!
:
: Yes, instant oatmeal is godawful, plus if you read
: the labels it has a very high sodium content which
: you don't get with the plain old rolled oats.
:
: Bill Ranck
: Blacksburg, Va.
===================

Perhaps; however, as far as flavor goes: Aldi's brand of instant
oatmeal (the multi-flavor package) tastes better than the Quaker
Oats (with similar flavors).

Cyndi

When did oatmeal portion go from 1/3 c. to 1/2 c.?
 

"determined" > wrote in message
...
>
> "Perple Gyrl" > wrote in message
> ...
> > Don't knock how nutritious snot can be!
> >
> > (perple... still getting over sinus infection *sniff*)
>
> How nutritious is it really? Because I'm thinking I've got a sinus
> infection too.......
>
> det

Be careful - too much causes upset stomach.

Beverly - who has suffered with sinus problems since I was a teenager.

When did oatmeal portion go from 1/3 c. to 1/2 c.?
 

Sheryl Rosen > wrote in message >...
> in article , PENMART01 at
> wrote on 1/20/04 2:00 PM:
>
> >> (Carol Cohen)
> >>
> >> I'm writing to you because I can't think of better
> >
> > Why not just call the Quaker Oats Corporation?
> > http://quakeroats.com/qfb_ContactUs/Consumers.cfm
> >
> > newsgroups to
> >> answer my question, which is: I have always made oatmeal by the
> >> recipe on the Quaker Oats box: 1/3 cup oats, 3/4 cup water. But the
> >> new box reads: 1/2 cup oats, 1 cup water. (and of course the
> >> calories which used to be 110, are now 150). When did the portion
> >> size change? And why?
> >
> > Probably to sell more oats... who in their right mind dirties a pot for such a
> > small quantity anyway... washing the pot costs as much as the puny portion of
> > oats... for those who prepare just one serving it's more economical to buy the
> > single serving pouches.
> >
>
> Who uses a pot????
>
> Every morning, I put my half cup of oats into a small tupperware bowl, add a
> spoonful of sweetner (honey, maple syrup, brown sugar, whatever is handy), a
> small handful of dried cranberries, heaping tablespoon of chopped nuts
> (walnuts or almonds), and tote it along to work with me.
>
> When I get there, I put hot water from the bottled water dispenser (it's hot
> enough for tea) in, and then nuke it right in the bowl for 2 minutes.
>
> Nothing could be easier, and at 99 cents, on sale for the very large store
> brand canister of 3 minute oats, nothing could be less expensive, even after
> adding in the cost of dried fruits and nuts. A half pound bag of dried
> cranberries costs me 2.50, and lasts me about 10 bowls. That's the most
> expensive part of this breakfast!!!! 25 cents a serving.


At the risk of sounding like a complete dinosaur, *I* still use a pot
as I don't even own a microwave oven. (I use the staff microwave at
work, but I've never felt compelled to invest in one at home.) I cook
a 1/3 cup serving of McCann's quick cooking Irish oatmeal in my
smallest sauce pan every morning. I started eating oatmeal to cut
down on my consumption of bread, butter and eggs, and to introduce
more fiber into my daily diet, and my digestion is better for it. It
takes about 2 minutes to cook up a bowl of oatmeal on the stove
top--about the same as to boil water for my tea-- and I soak the
oatmeal pan with cold water. I usually do the major dishwashing of
the day after dinner each evening, by which time the oatmeal pan is
very easy to clean. I stayed at a friend's house in Ireland in
September, and cooked my oatmeal in her microwave. I did not find
that using a microwave vs the stove saved a great deal of time, and
although I was polite and did not say so, I didn't like microwaved
oatmeal as much as my stove top oatmeal.

To revert to the original topic of this thread, I find that a one
third cup serving of oatmeal is plenty, and keeps me going until
lunch. A steaming bowl of oatmeal with milk and real maple syrup is a
wonderfully comforting breakfast on these chilly January mornings. I
have no idea what effect it has had on my overall cholesterol, but I
figure it's got to be better for me than fried eggs and buttered
toast.

Melissa

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Dave Smith > wrote in message >...
> Carol Cohen wrote:
>
> > I'm writing to you because I can't think of better newsgroups to
> > answer my question, which is: I have always made oatmeal by the
> > recipe on the Quaker Oats box: 1/3 cup oats, 3/4 cup water. But the
> > new box reads: 1/2 cup oats, 1 cup water. (and of course the
> > calories which used to be 110, are now 150). When did the portion
> > size change? And why?
>
> When did people start to actually measure porridge ingredients?

Always, if you want it to come out the same consistency. Plus, my
various calorie guides all say 1/3 c. for oatmeal portion.

I read the Quaker Oats box further and discovered that the 2 gr. of
soluble fiber that the new larger portion contains is still not
enough: says that 3 gr. are "recommended". Of course no mention of
even higher concentrations of soluble fiber in apples and broccoli.

C.C.

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On 21 Jan 2004 09:41:29 -0800, (Carol Cohen)
wrote:

>Dave Smith > wrote in message >...
>> Carol Cohen wrote:
>>
>> > I'm writing to you because I can't think of better newsgroups to
>> > answer my question, which is: I have always made oatmeal by the
>> > recipe on the Quaker Oats box: 1/3 cup oats, 3/4 cup water. But the
>> > new box reads: 1/2 cup oats, 1 cup water. (and of course the
>> > calories which used to be 110, are now 150). When did the portion
>> > size change? And why?
>>
>> When did people start to actually measure porridge ingredients?
>
>Always, if you want it to come out the same consistency. Plus, my
>various calorie guides all say 1/3 c. for oatmeal portion.
>
>I read the Quaker Oats box further and discovered that the 2 gr. of
>soluble fiber that the new larger portion contains is still not
>enough: says that 3 gr. are "recommended". Of course no mention of
>even higher concentrations of soluble fiber in apples and broccoli.
>
>C.C.


Ahh...there is nothing quite like a steaming bowl of broccoli for
breakfast. A little cream, a little honey and you have yourself a
morning-starter that just about everyone will ask you about!

Kidding aside, I am a devoted fan of steel cut oats. It is a weekend
treat made fresh or often put into the crockpot the night before to
have on weekdays.

boron

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>oatmeal portion go from 1/3 c. to 1/2 c.?

>Boron Elgar
>
>put into the crockpot the night before

Dirty a crock pot for a measly teensy portion of oatmeal? duh


---= BOYCOTT FRENCH--GERMAN (belgium) =---
---= Move UNITED NATIONS To Paris =---
Sheldon
````````````
"Life would be devoid of all meaning were it without tribulation."

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"Beverly" > wrote in message
...
>
> "determined" > wrote in message
> ...
> >
> > "Perple Gyrl" > wrote in message
> > ...
> > > Don't knock how nutritious snot can be!
> > >
> > > (perple... still getting over sinus infection *sniff*)
> >
> > How nutritious is it really? Because I'm thinking I've got a sinus
> > infection too.......
> >
> > det
>
> Be careful - too much causes upset stomach.
>
> Beverly - who has suffered with sinus problems since I was a teenager.
>

Tell me about it. About the only time I ever puke is when I've got a
stomach full of sinus drainage. Now that I'm eating healthier that's not as
often as it used to be but it still happens too often for my comfort. I've
had this problem all my life and I think it's hereditary because my dad has
it too. I avoid dairy and only have cow's milk when it's called for in a
recipe and then I pass on the recipe if it's over a half a cup. Yogurt
doesn't seem to be a better choice for me, I guess it's not the lactose that
bothers me. I do drink soy milk and take a calcium supplement daily.

Tonia

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In article >, "determined"
> wrote:

> "Perple Gyrl" > wrote in message
> ...
> > Don't knock how nutritious snot can be!
> >
> > (perple... still getting over sinus infection *sniff*)
>
> How nutritious is it really? Because I'm thinking I've got a sinus
> infection too.......


Don't ask me for a cite, because it's been many years since I read this,
but a study was commissioned (by the space people) on the nutritive value
of snot. They found that it wasn't a significant source of nutrients.

Where's our snot expert, anyway (on rfc)? I haven't read anything from
her a a while now.

:-)

--
Dan Abel
Sonoma State University
AIS

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"PENMART01" > wrote in message
...
> Dirty a crock pot for a measly teensy portion of oatmeal? duh
>
>
> ---= BOYCOTT FRENCH--GERMAN (belgium) =---
> ---= Move UNITED NATIONS To Paris =---
> Sheldon
> ````````````
> "Life would be devoid of all meaning were it without tribulation."
>
Crock Pot Oatmeal


1 cup steel cut oats
1 cup dried cranberries
1 cup dried figs
4 cups water
1/2 cup half-and-half

In a crock-pot, combine all ingredients and set to low heat. Cover and let
cook for 8 to 9 hours.
Stir and remove to serving bowls. This method works best if started before
you go to bed. This way your oatmeal will be finished by morning.

courtesy Alton Brown

When did oatmeal portion go from 1/3 c. to 1/2 c.?
 

Lucky you! I've only been sick for 5 days. I am feeling much better now
though. I've never heard of Biactin.... Levoquin is kinda expensive but
works well.

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> Those of us with sinus infections (week 3 on Biactin) swallow a lot
> of it, whether we need it or not.

When did oatmeal portion go from 1/3 c. to 1/2 c.?
 

I don't know... but the more drainage I have, the smaller the appetite as it
makes me queasy :(

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> How nutritious is it really? Because I'm thinking I've got a sinus
> infection too.......
>
> det
>
>