300016 Tue Mar 22 13:37:55 -0800 2005 25 27 General Chowhounding Topics 0 1665191 I'm trying to wean myself from my old sugary standbys -- Golden Grahms, Honey Bunches of Oats and Rasin Bran Crunch -- in favor of more healthful alternatives. I would appreciate any recommendations on tasty and healthful cereals. Thanks in advance. Tue Mar 22 13:37:55 -0800 2005 0 Frosted Flake 1 1665192 If you live near Trader Joe's, any cereals they have there are wonderful. I especially enjoy their high fiber cereals. If you don't, then Kashi Good Friends, can be found in your neighborhood market. Of course, if you want to put a few minutes into your morning cereal, oat bran or oatmeal is always healthful, and available everywhere. Cindy Tue Mar 22 13:42:42 -0800 2005 1665191 0 hbgrrl 2 1665196 I enjoy TJ cereal, but one word of caution: Most of the cereals which are labeled "organic" contain virtually no nutrients; this seems to be about 2/3 of TJ cereals. Look at the side panel... they will have like 4% RDA of a couple vitamins. Their other cereals (and most normal supermarket cereals) are fortified with a vitamin mix, up to 25% RDA of 10-20 nutrients. Personally, I prefer that my morning cereal have some vitamin-based nutrition, even if my other meals are well-rounded with fruits and veggies. -=$>Dave<$=- Tue Mar 22 14:08:53 -0800 2005 1665192 0 JugglerDave 3 1665205 I like TJ's More & Less. Particularly good mixed into Total yogurt with a little sweetener. Tue Mar 22 16:00:34 -0800 2005 1665196 0 Emme 1 1665193 I'm a big fan of Kashi Go Lean. It's high in protein, soy, and fiber. I like it for its crunchy slightly sweet taste. I normally eat it with blueberries and a sliced bananna and I am full until lunch. Tue Mar 22 13:50:36 -0800 2005 1665191 0 swanee 1 1665203 i second kashi... although I prefer the "go lean crunch" to the standard "go lean". i'm also a big fan of total raisin bran... the flakes are nice nad crunchy.. and don't get as soggy as kellog's in milk. Tue Mar 22 15:14:34 -0800 2005 1665191 0 megan 1 1665208 I cannot stand Kashi. But I love to mix cereals. Standard mixes include: Wheetabix Cheerios (original) Product 19 If I can afford the calories, I'll also consider Multi-Bran Chex and Uncle Sam's and, if I am really able to afford the calories, Grape-Nuts (which is a wonderful cereal, but it is so nutritionally dense that the calories can add up quickly -- as is true of many of the delicious but nutritious cereals). Tue Mar 22 16:56:08 -0800 2005 1665191 0 Karl S. 2 1665219 I also can not stand Kashi Go Lean and other 'protien added' cereals... And people think a Grapple is un-natural, so is coating cereal in Soy Protein... :/ BUT, with that being said, I LOVE Kashi Autumn Wheat. Just like mini wheats, but made with Organic Wheat, lots of fiber and LIGHTLY naturally sweetened... I used to be strict Rice Krispies girl, but now, I'm all about my Autumn Wheat... Also available at TJs... --Dommy! Tue Mar 22 20:05:54 -0800 2005 1665208 0 Dommy! 2 1665269 I've taken to measuring out my Grapenuts with a measuring cup. I think I was eating something like three times the recommended serving. It's just so..delicious...crunchy... Wed Mar 23 16:10:03 -0800 2005 1665208 0 curiuosbaker 3 1665277 Ashley's in the New Haven-Hamden-Branford area in Connecticut makes a wonderful grapenut ice cream! Wed Mar 23 17:12:17 -0800 2005 1665269 0 AppleSister 1 1665210 Fiber One...it has a hint of sweetness and plenty of nuitrition. I mixed in a little with yogurt to make a healthy breakfast. Tue Mar 22 17:23:01 -0800 2005 1665191 0 wild child 1 1665212 This may be in the borderline category, but I really like Peace Cereal's Raspberry Ginger Crisp and the Wild Berry Crisp. It definitely has sugar but also fiber and it's not TOO calorie-rich. Pretty tasty. I add extra spices to make it even more interesting, a bit of ginger & cinnamon usually. Oh yeah, and you'll bring about world peace... Link: http://www.peacecereal.com/Products/Products.aspx Tue Mar 22 18:03:47 -0800 2005 1665191 0 Sir Gawain 1 1665217 Kashi Go Lean Crunch - mixed with yogurt, or dried fruit if you're on the run. Tue Mar 22 19:53:48 -0800 2005 1665191 0 Susan 2 1665234 Agree - but it has to be the Go Lean *Crunch* brand. The plain Kashi Go Lean is like dry cat food with twigs thrown in. Wed Mar 23 08:42:03 -0800 2005 1665217 0 Tatania 1 1665233 Maybe you can stick with your Frosted Flakes Link: http://www.cnn.com/2005/HEALTH/diet.fitness/03/21/low.sugar.cereals.ap/index.html Wed Mar 23 07:27:06 -0800 2005 1665191 0 AimeeP 2 1665242 Wow, that's really interesting!!! Thanks for the link. Wed Mar 23 12:00:07 -0800 2005 1665233 0 Sir Gawain 2 1665317 Wow, this is a really interesting story... yet another attempt by corporations peddling snake oil. It should be a crime. Mr. Taster "On some boxes, the lower-sugar claim is printed nearly as large as the product's name, and only by carefully comparing the nutrition labels of both versions of a cereal would a shopper know there is little difference between them. "You're supposed to think it's healthy," said Marion Nestle, a nutrition professor at New York University and author of a book critical of the food industry's influence on public health. "This is about marketing. It is about nothing else. It is not about kids' health." Thu Mar 24 19:36:13 -0800 2005 1665233 0 Mr. Taster 1 1665247 This probably has plenty of sugar, but I love Heritage Flakes from Nature's Path, and it's sweetened with honey, not high fructose corn syrup. A great, complex combination of oat-y, crunchy flavors. Organic cereals are one of the few things that I generally find are cheaper than the national brands, especially at TJ's, probably b/c they spend less on advertising/marketing. I'm also a big fan of mixing cereals. Wed Mar 23 12:38:24 -0800 2005 1665191 0 AppleSister 2 1665258 Have you tried Kashi Medley? It's like mixing cereals--it has flakes, O's, granola, puffed wheat, and fruit. Wed Mar 23 14:09:03 -0800 2005 1665247 0 Chorus Girl 3 1665260 Thanks, I'll have to check it out! Wed Mar 23 14:52:21 -0800 2005 1665258 0 AppleSister 4 1665268 Errr...watch Kashi my friend. Kashi, in general, makes cereals that are good for rabbits and health-nuts. Medley, I'm afraid, falls prey. They just throw a lot of bland ingredients into the pot and none really make the damn cereal worth eating. Wed Mar 23 15:46:00 -0800 2005 1665260 0 ACM 1 1665261 Barbara's Bakery Caramel puffs are like crack. They are so addicitive. Wed Mar 23 15:02:42 -0800 2005 1665191 0 rkn 1 1665288 I say forget all store bought cold cereals. I got this from the book "The G.I. Diet" 1/2 cup of rolled oats (slow cook type, not instant or 1 minute type) 1 cup skim milk non-sugar sweetener to taste (I use Splenda) Pour milk over the oats in bowl and microwave on medium for 3 minutes. You can top it with fresh fruit or sliced almonds/walnuts. Thu Mar 24 02:59:01 -0800 2005 1665191 0 KSS 2 1665315 Much tastier and more nourishing are the steel cut oats (or Irish oats) which are a less processed version of rolled oats. Especially if you toast them in a pan on the stove before cooking, it really brings out a wonderful, nutty aroma and flavor. Only problem is that it takes about 30 minutes to cook, but you can make a big batch of it ahead of time and refrigerate or freeze. Mr. Taster Thu Mar 24 19:30:58 -0800 2005 1665288 0 Mr. Taster 1 1665382 i love grainfields raisin bran. it's not sweet at all ... the big cereal companies dump sugar on the raisin or add it in the processing of the bran, i hate that! to my taste there is no sugar mixed with the bran (wish i'd a box here to check) and there is none on the raisins for sure. i find it hard to get though her in nyc, and whenever i see it i buy 3 or 4 boxes. i also like mccanns quick cook (not instant!) irish oatmeal. i also have a tin of the 30 minutes stuff, but that's for weekends. M. Sun Mar 27 23:38:09 -0800 2005 1665191 0 mondaybox 1 1665772 Try some of the brands carried by Trader Joes Tue Apr 05 18:31:09 -0700 2005 1665191 0 seo