My cardiologist told me to eat oatmeal at least five times per week. I haven't eaten oatmeal in years but I  like it well enough. I bought this container because I don't like the packets with all the extra sugar and fake flavors and I am pleased with the taste and how easy it is to prepare. But the container is super small. I didn't realize how few servings an 18 ounce container would be. I would have to buy this every week or more just for myself and my husband who occasionally has some. But I guess that was my bad. I didn't really look at the servings per container. We always had these big containers of oatmeal when I was a kid and they lasted a long time. I am almost done with this container and it's only been a short while. Walmart has the 42 ounce canisters for just $1.00 more I will buy my oatmeal there from now on.