Eating, Diet, & Nutrition for Constipation. How can your diet help prevent and relieve constipation? You can drink water and other fluids, such as fruit and vegetable juices and clear soups, to help the fiber in your diet work better. This change should make your stools more normal and regular.
Since there is $\frac{1}{3}$ of a cup of oatmeal in a serving, this means that each of the four cups contains 3 servings. This particular solution method reveals how dividing a whole number by a unit fraction is the same as multiplying that whole number by the reciprocal of the unit fraction.
Tip: For creamier oatmeal, add the oats to the pan along with the water and salt. 1  Microwave: For one serving, in a medium microwave-safe bowl combine 1 cup water, 1/2 cup rolled oats, and a dash of salt.2  Microwave on 100 percent power (high) for 2-1/2 to 3 minutes. 3  Stir before serving.ince almost all forms of oats contain the bran, endosperm, and germ, they are equally nutritious. How to Make Oatmeal with Rolled Oats. 1  Stovetop: For four servings, in a medium saucepan bring 3-1/4 cups water and 1/4 teaspoon salt to boiling. 2  Stir in 2 cups rolled oats (old-fashioned).