Question:
How much do you measure out for 1/4 of the package

I'm still pre-op but trying to figure out how much 1/4 package of real meals would be to mix with 1/2 cup water.    — Cynthia A. (posted on September 13, 2003)

September 13, 2003
Why not take the package and put it in a measuring cup. That would determine the total volume (2 cup, 1 cup or ??) then divide by 4. So if there is 1 cup, 1/4 of the amount would be 1/4 cup. If there are 2 cups, then 1/4 would be 1/2 cup etc. I have not used real meals.
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September 14, 2003
One Real Meals packet contains 1 cup of powder. So measure out 1/4 cup of the powder. 1/4 cup of Real Meals would contain 15 grams of protein. Good Luck and Take Care.
   — Kimberly B.

September 14, 2003
I know that the Real meals says it is a cup but if you dump the whole thing out it is more like 3/4 of a cup so when I measure out half I use a slightly rounded 1/3 cup and it is perfect. I think when I was doing 1/4 shakes it was 3 1/2 tablespoons per shake. I would just pour it in a cup as suggested below and see for yourself. The different flavors may measure differently as well.
   — Carol S.

September 15, 2003
Hi, I also am pre-op, 9-30-03. I ordered samples from Vitalady.com, I also purchased Ziploc brand 3 oz. cups with lids, I divided equally with a measuring cup, then practiced with one container adding skim milk until it tasted right to me, so now I have full packets of protein that I can open, divide and drink as needed. As you are able to drink more then double the containers.
   — pateblkbrn