I know there is already a post going about optimized oatmeal, but I wanted to be sure this didn't get overlooked by those that have already answered that post and don't think there's a need to check it again...
Yesterday I decided to give the optimized oatmeal a try for lunch. I was running errands and would be out at lunchtime and I needed to eat something, but didn't want to go for fast food or spend the time and money at a sit-down restaurant. So, in the morning before leaving I put on some water to boil, measured out some rye flakes, oatbran, and 5-grain cereal that I have, added some raisins, craisins, and walnuts, and took a plastic spoon. I took the hot water in a thermos. Around 12:30 I poured some water over my cereal and let it sit about 5 minutes and ate in my car. I was satisfied and not hungry until dinnertime. It was great!
I have a question for others that do this and add dried fruit. Is the fruit sweetened? I was shopping at Sam's yesterday (one of my errands) and I could not find any dried fruit that didn't have added sugar. Do you use that, or do you go to a health food store and get special fruit without added sugar or what?
Dried Fruit Question
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Dried Fruit Question
Jill
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The food I eat today is my choice! What price am I willing to pay?
"There are no failures, only feedback." ~~ Robert Allen
Hi, jilly -- I don't know whether you live near a Trader Joe's, but that is where I buy dried fruit without added sugar. The dried figs are really good, and I love the California apricots, but they have shot up dramatically in price. On the other hand, one bag can last quite some time if you use them prudently (okay, I saw that pun coming!).