[oao]

Hi,

I don't seem to be able to find a cereal that is diabetes friendly, but also tasty (it's true that I don't like cereals in general, but there must be one out there that would be OK).
The only time I found one I like it was high-carb.

Can you recommend any candidates to try? What is a reasonable portion size? And should I use no-fat milk (how much?) or something else?

Thanks.

[Jan B]

Personally, I use non-fat milk. I've trained myself to taste the fat, and it's nasty to me.

Any cereal will have carbs . . just find something without a bunch of extra sugar added. One of my favorites is Fiber One. Very good for you. One cup (2 servings) is all the fiber you need in a whole day. Be sure to read the serving size -- it's usually much less that what people tend to pour in their bowl!

[princesslinda]

Cereals are a big "no-no" for me...the ones I like aren't diabetic friendly. I have found that I can have the Kashi Go Lean Crunch or Go Lean Protein without a big problem...still it causes more or a rise in blood sugar than I like. I basically avoid it.

[oao]

I don't need advice on avoiding them -- I can do that pretty well by myself .

The thing is I have not found a better substitute. I won't have eggs because I am taking medication for high-cholesterol and high BP.

It is said that they are a good source of fiber, which should be OK for diabetes, no?

In principle, I could do without breakfast, but there is an argument that that's not a good idea.

Anyway, if anybody has found a better, healthy substitute, I'm game.

[panda1076]

This is one of my biggest challenges, finding good breakfast foods. I have tried the new Glucerna cereal. It is supposedly diabetes friendly, but my BG still spikes over 200 when I eat it. The flakes taste a little hard but it's not bad for a high fiber cereal.

I have also been trying to carb, low glycemic index bread, and having 2 slices of toast with sugar free jam. That's okay, but still not great for post meal BGs.

Eggs and protein definitely seem to be the best approach. sometimes i eat lox on toast or leftover chicken or turkey as my breakfast

[xMenace]

I've found very few that behaved and tasted good. I'll eat a small bowl of Muesli or Alpen sometimes. Try some sliced bananas with sweetener/sugar and milk. I use 1% milk. For me the carbs in each type of milk are so close that I don't even try to find a difference.

Aa far as skipping goes, I can't argue against it. With our high dawn phenomenons, sugar and hormone release, I have a hard time saying we even need to eat in the mornings. My only issue is if I don't, I experience a nasty liver dump whenever I do eat.

[shabbie6247]

i have given up cereals as i cant find any that suit me either.

i choose to eat baked beans for breakfast nowadays, sometimes with scrambled eggs and corned beef. (tastes better than it sounds...trust me )

i dont get any spikes and it keeps me going til lunchtime.

[oao]

I have no problem with the taste and I would not mind having that, but I gotta watch my cholesterol and calories too, so that's not an option for me.

[oao]

Incidentally kinds of good bread or substitutes would also be of interest -- the combination of diabetes friendly and good taste is also hard to find.

I find some low carb pita bread (seems like corn-made) that claims 12mg of carbs.

[mho357]

Oao,

I like Flax Plus from Nature's Path. Lots of fiber and 500 mg Omega-3 - which is supposed to be good for cholesterol. I have some every morning along with an Egg Beaters omelet (no cholesterol).

My BG tolerates this just fine - your mileage may vary...

Mark

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[princesslinda]

Try the Kashi...its quite good. Also, the Fiber-One chewy bars are really tasty....29 carbs, 9 fiber, 140 calories...they don't raise my blood sugar and are a good change from the eggs I usually have.

Could you eat the egg substitutes with Turkey bacon?

As for bread, I use the low-carb Mission brand tortillas with good results...or the Nature's Own Double Fiber bread...it's got the soft texture I enjoy and the occasional sandwich on it doesn't give me much problem.

[mho357]

I forgot to mention that I eat the Flax Plus without adding anything sweet to it - it has enough natural sweetness for me.

Mark

[princesslinda]

Originally Posted by mho357

I forgot to mention that I eat the Flax Plus without adding anything sweet to it - it has enough natural sweetness for me.

Mark

Mark, is this a hot cereal or flakes? I'm not familiar with it but have heard a lot of benefits from flax seed, so i'd like to give it a try...how is it texture-wise?

[BlueSky]

Originally Posted by oao

.... I won't have eggs because I am taking medication for high-cholesterol and high BP.....

You are basing your your food choices on a faulty premise, IMO. Food containing cholesterol and fat doesn't actually affect serum cholesterol at all. You need to watch the calories, though, as these foods are energy dense. But eating eggs, cheese, bacon, sausages etc for breakfast is so satiating (satisfies hunger) that you end up eating fewer calories anyway.

[ozbuc]

Mccanns oatmeal seems to work for me. I poor 1 third cup with 2 thirds cup of water then 1 min. in the micro. After it is cook I mix 1 tablespoon of cottage cheese and the same amount of ground almonds then sprinkle with cinnamon. Two hours after eating my bg tests out to be the same as when I wake up which is usually in the high 90s to about 105.