Porridge on diet?

[MaryPlain59]

Is it okay to still have porridge with semi skimmed milk for breakfast every day if you are trying to lose weight?

[Checklist]

Yes, although like anything, it depends how much of it you eat! I might have 2 oz or 60g of raw oats, cooked in water with milk and a handful of berries on top, as part of my Weightwatchers diet. To me, eating enough for breakfast is crucial, because if I am hungry by 10.30 am, I can't concentrate.

[MaryPlain59]

Thanks Checklist, I don't usually have a big amount of porridge so will stick to the small portion, I am trying to go on a crash diet for a wedding in 4 weeks time and just thought about breakfast this morning, I didn't want to ruin the diet by having it if it was wrong to do while dieting, I am not really mad on porridge but have it for the slow release energy to get through the working day.

[imnottoofussed]

On slimming world you can have 40g of plain oats and 250ml of semi skimmed milk. No bread or cheese/milk products for the rest of the day though.

[MaryPlain59]

Thanks, that's a great help to know.

[delilahbucket]

Not just about the calorie content in porridge, but oats are extremely good for you. I love porridge but unfortunately a small measured portion does not keep me going until lunch and I tend to reach for a mid morning snack. For that reason I tend to steer clear of it while dieting. I aim for more protein. That doesn't mean to say that the same will be for you though. I know plenty of people who have it for breakfast and don't get hungry.

[Noofly]

I've lost just under two stone since 23/12 and have had porridge (40g) every morning for breakfast, made with 220g semi skimmed milk. I add cinnamon and berries on days that I don't cycle and cinnamon, walnuts and bananas on days that I do cycle. It keeps me full until lunch- Inusually have breakfast at 9ish and lunch at 12:30ish.

[popcornpaws]

I also have porridge every morning, however i make mine with water and add a splash of skimmed milk once its cooked, i don't like porridge that tastes too creamy though.