Weight control oatmeal

I bought this product, and it definitely is more filling, but as far as I can see, the only difference between it and regular oatmeal is that it has 10 extra calories, and a lot more fiber. How is this supposed to help with a weight program like it claims? Does anyone eat this and know?

Well if something fills you up more and longer for 10 extra calories, this could make you eat less without feeling hungry.  Making a "diet" more successful.

I had the same question and found it is designed to be more filling and have better nutritionals than the regular oatmeal. The weight control oatmeal is the same calories, slightly more volume, a little more fat,  alot less sugar, much more fiber and protein. 

 

Fiber makes you feel fuller so you'll eat less other stuff...

Fiber will also get your bowel movements going :)....which can help lose weight, and get rid of stuff sitting in you!

I eat this - I think it just helps because it keeps you full :)  If you compare it to the other Quaker oatmeals, the packets have more oatmeal in them.  I think it also has splenda or another sugar-replacement to help keep the calories in it down (though it also has regular sugar in it, too)

I eat it too! The first time I tried it I was surprised at the amount you get vs the other types! You definitely get a real bowl of oatmeal and it is yummy! I add to mine sometimes more cinnamon, a snack size box of raisins and 14 grams of omega3 healthy walnuts! I can go all day on it! I agree with everyone...it is a much healthier oatmeal nutritionally all the way around.

I want to start eating oatmeal, but I don't want to add butter and maple syrup like I did when I was a kid.  what do you guys add to your oatmeal to make it more palatable without adding unhealthy calories?

I just bought the weight control oatmeal today. Banana bread flavor. Mmmm.

When I make regular oatmeal out of the canister. I like to add pumpkin and the pie spices and a little sugar.

Or raisons and cinnamon.

Oatmeal is a weight control cereal.  don't fall for the "marketing".  geezz

I eat the "old fashioned" Quaker oatmeal "plain"...you'll get used to it!  I have been adding a dab of honey just to take the blandness out of the taste...truly, just a dab.  sometimes I add some walnuts and raisins. Never sugar except for the honey..raisins are naturally sweet so I don't add any honey when I use them.    The pre-packs of flavored oatmeal are loaded in sugar which is my nemesis that I am trying to get away from.  My 2 cents.

 I did purchase some "steel cut" oatmeal which is supposed to be the healthiest form but I warn you, allow 30 minutes of cooking on the stove!  It is coarse!!  The manufacturer suggests making a batch for the week and then store it in an airtight container, scooping out what you need for breakfast.  It is an "interesting" animal..I may go back to Quaker after I finish off the canister of the steel cut...too much trouble! 

Giftgal

Can't find steel-cut here, so I just use plain rolled oats (not instant) - sweetened with 2 teaspoons of sugar-free pancake syrup (only 10 calories) - 1/2 cup dry makes 1 cup prepared, for 160 calories total, and that is a lot of oatmeal!!

But giftgal, I think the "marketing" of the weight control is acceptable IF it has a considerable amount more fiber.  That may well be worth it to some folks.  Personally, I alternate my oatmeal days with Fiber One days.

Well I just checked the box the old fashioned oats have 4 grams of fiber and the weight control has 6 grams. It's a little healthier than the regular instant oatmeal. Good to.

I have a canister left of the steel cut oats thats almost full. I think I might use it to patch the pothole in my parking lot :=D