Cereal

[mommy22]

I have been eating raisin bran for the last couple of days. I noticed that I haven't lost any weight on either of those days. Could this be holding me up? It's the only carb that I had the entire day. Also, we eat out alot...got any advice on what to get?

[*Sheila*]

Raisin bran is not on the list for Induction. Even though it may be/ look like an okay thing since that is where you are getting your carbs, it is full of things that will keep you from losing. Don't stray from that list if you want to follow the program correctly.

[Elizellen]

I am not surprised as the ingredients areIngredients
WHOLE WHEAT, RAISINS, WHEAT BRAN, SUGAR, HIGH FRUCTOSE CORN SYRUP, SALT, MALT FLAVORING,
VITAMINS AND MINERALS: NIACINAMIDE, REDUCED IRON, ZINC OXIDE, PYRIDOXINE HYDROCHLORIDE (VITAMIN B6), RIBOFLAVIN (VITAMIN B2), THIAMIN HYDROCHLORIDE (VITAMIN B1), VITAMIN A PALMITATE, FOLIC ACID, VITAMIN B12 AND VITAMIN D.and a serving has about 38 net carbs!

[mommy22]

I have read the Atkins book but I am in need of a list of foods that I can have.....where can I find them besides the book?

[Samantha22]

http://forum.lowcarber.org/showpost.php?p=7654546&postcount=1217

Check that link, it has induction rules.
If you are eating raisin bran, perhaps you did not read the atkins book in full.
Not to be harsh, but if you want this to work, you've got to follow the plan, especially for the first few weeks.

Salads, burgers without buns, any steaks with a veggie or salad side instead of the starches...are typically safe in restaurants.
You may want to ease up on restaurants until you get past the first few weeks and get in the swing of it...just an idea...as it can be difficult at first.

Goodluck!

[jschwab]

I don't know anyone on Atkins who gets back to eating cereal, ever. Good luck!

[mommy22]

Thank You So Much For The Input. It Has Been A While Since I Read The Book So This Puts Things In Perspective.

[Entropy39]

netrition.com has lots of low carb cereals

like Flax n Snax or Hi-Low, etc.

you can have them with Unsweetened Almond Breeze or Soy Slender in Vanilla flavor.

let me know if you try the low carb cereal with the almond or soy milk I hear it is good

[glendarc]

I don't know anyone on Atkins who gets back to eating cereal, ever. Good luck!
It's not quite that bad ... I've never been a big fan of cold cereals, but since I got to maintenance I've had a bowl of oatmeal, with cinnamon, cream and Splenda (or???) around once a week. Nothing, even on Atkins, is necessarily forever for everyone ... some of us can indulge in a little bit of almost anything once in awhile!

[Entropy39]

I sometimes eat eggs with sugar free strawberry jelly

Or I eat eggs scrambled in butter than add cinnamon and splenda when they are on the plate and mush it up in little pieces.

[lpioch]

I sometimes eat eggs with sugar free strawberry jelly
You just gave me a GREAT idea.
I usually melt cream cheese into my scrambled eggs. Now I'll try to throw in a little sf strawberry jelly! Yay! Thanks for the idea!

[Bevaboo]

You just gave me a GREAT idea.
I usually melt cream cheese into my scrambled eggs. Now I'll try to throw in a little sf strawberry jelly! Yay! Thanks for the idea!

*drool* I never thought of adding either. I know what I'm having for breakfast on Saturday!

Here's another list of Atkins foods, http://www.atkins-diet-advisor.com/atkins-diet-foods-to-eat.html. This site also summarizes the essentials of the different stages of Atkins: http://www.the-atkins-diet.info/atkins-induction-phase.htm. This should do you for awhile, but I would really advise getting the book. It's a resource you'll probably use the rest of your life. I still refer to it all the time, and I'm at goal.

[JAnn]

I found a recipe somewhere using flax meal for the basis of cereal. I ad nuts and coconut to mine and find it very satisfactory.

[Judynyc]

I don't know anyone on Atkins who gets back to eating cereal, ever. Good luck!

It's not quite that bad ... I've never been a big fan of cold cereals, but since I got to maintenance I've had a bowl of oatmeal, with cinnamon, cream and Splenda (or???) around once a week. Nothing, even on Atkins, is necessarily forever for everyone ... some of us can indulge in a little bit of almost anything once in awhile!

Yes!! Exactly! Thank you! :thup: :cool:
I eat oatmeal once in a while too. with berries!! :yum:

[capmikee]

Different strokes for different folks, I guess.

I loved raisin bran (actually Total with raisins added was even better) but never in a million years would I consider oatmeal an indulgence! I know some people love it, and I've tried to understand, but it just doesn't work for me. The only time I've enjoyed oatmeal is with tons of fruit, sugar, heavy cream and butter added. And I would have liked that better without the oats!

Now that I'm gluten free (and grain free), Raisin Bran seems about as appetizing as an enema.

I've never gotten bored of sausage and eggs for breakfast.

[rdy2rde]

Sometimes I eat Flax Z Snax from Netrition with a little lc milk. It is delicious!!! I try not to eat if often so it is a major treat when I do.

Lisa

[tracy]

I have had the hi-low cerials before, last time I was on atkins I brought a box with me to disney to eat in the hotel for breakfast, I had the vanilla almond and the maple one, its different but the flavour is good and definatly helped me get over missing cereal and kept me on plan. I used the vanilla almond breese milk, its was great, I dont ever drink it on its own but use it for cerial and tea, I have also used it to make smoothies with protien powder mixes.

[jschwab]

Yes!! Exactly! Thank you! :thup: :cool:
I eat oatmeal once in a while too. with berries!! :yum:

I think that's what I'm talking about - people get back to oatmeal, but cereal seems mainly taboo, even with people who can eat higher carbs in OWL or maintenance. I bet it's a trigger for ALOT of people (would be for me!). The low-carb cereals sound interesting.

[kidnj]

Oats don't contain gluten... which is why many people are able to enjoy them in maintenance, once the body has recovered from years of ingesting undigestible grains.
d.

[Judynyc]

I think that's what I'm talking about - people get back to oatmeal, but cereal seems mainly taboo, even with people who can eat higher carbs in OWL or maintenance. I bet it's a trigger for ALOT of people (would be for me!). The low-carb cereals sound interesting.

Boxed highly processed grain cereals with added sugars are a huge :nono:!!

Something like steel cut oats or old fashioned oatmeal, not instant, is great!! :thup: For me, I avoid wheat most of the time anway so oats are OK for me.

Reading ingredient labels is key to finding good cereals...if it has any sugar or HFCS on the list, I refuse to buy it.

[jschwab]

I thought I was OK with oatmeal. I used to eat it occasionally. A couple months ago I had some and was in the worst intestinal distress of my life, barring illness. It was sad...

[Elizellen]

It is amazing how these intolerances/allergies reveal themselves after we have omitted foods that previously we assumed we were fine with. I suppose all the other stuff we ate with them must have masked the symptoms.

[suzanneyea]

I was a cereal addict my whole life, but I have not had it in 6 years and do not miss it at all.

[perfectfit]

It is amazing how these intolerances/allergies reveal themselves after we have omitted foods that previously we assumed we were fine with. I suppose all the other stuff we ate with them must have masked the symptoms.

Yes, that is weird, eh. I never knew I was a celiac until after I had done Atkins for almost a year before falling off plan.

[lpioch]

I thought I was OK with oatmeal. I used to eat it occasionally. A couple months ago I had some and was in the worst intestinal distress of my life, barring illness. It was sad...

Yup...found out I can't do oatmeal (and I love oatmeal)...because of the exact same result. Corn can do it to me, too. I love corn.
Luckily, the memory of the pain is enough to discourage me from being tempted by these 2 items!

[capmikee]

It is amazing how these intolerances/allergies reveal themselves after we have omitted foods that previously we assumed we were fine with. I suppose all the other stuff we ate with them must have masked the symptoms.
When your body is constantly exposed to allergens, it produces cortisol to suppress your immune reaction. When you stop the exposure, cortisol levels go down, so you sleep better, have less stress, and are more disease-resistant. But since your immune system is more sensitive, your reactions to allergens and foods you are intolerant to are stronger.

[Judynyc]

When your body is constantly exposed to allergens, it produces cortisol to suppress your immune reaction. When you stop the exposure, cortisol levels go down, so you sleep better, have less stress, and are more disease-resistant. But since your immune system is more sensitive, your reactions to allergens and foods you are intolerant to are stronger.
Thanks for this....makes perfect sense to me now!! :agree: :thup:

[Elizellen]

Great explanation, capmikee :thup:

[Luzyanna]

Sometimes I eat Flax Z Snax from Netrition with a little lc milk. It is delicious!!! I try not to eat if often so it is a major treat when I do.

Lisa

I tried that once and it was horribly bitter. I had to throw it out. Dixie Diner has a low carb granola cereal that is great. I can't wait to drop 4 more pounds so I can order some. :lol:

[Entropy39]

You just gave me a GREAT idea.
I usually melt cream cheese into my scrambled eggs. Now I'll try to throw in a little sf strawberry jelly! Yay! Thanks for the idea!

You are very welcome. Yes I love that as a GREAT breakfast.

You are an inspiration to me. I want to get pregnant and stay somewhat low carb as well. I don't have any kids and I want a big family so I think I"m going to use the Lower carb lifestyle as a way of life.

[Citruskiss]

Just the other day, I had a 'cereal' made with 1/4 cup raw walnut halves, 1/4 cup fresh blueberries and a bit of light organic coconut milk splashed on top - it was pretty darned good!

No, not the lowest carb thing around, but to me - it's a lot better than a processed cereal product. That said, these kinds of things are more 'maintenance' level than weight loss level.

Actually, come to think of it - there's a fabulous blog - "Healthy Indulgences" where the author posts all kinds of wonderful recipes for things that we'd like to 'make-over' to be more healthy and lower carb...I am pretty sure she had some decent 'cereal' type recipes...lemme look.

Here you go:

Healthy Indulgences Granola Recipes (http://healthyindulgences.blogspot.com/search/label/granola)

Might wanna switch out the peanut butter for something like almond butter or something for the first recipe listed (given the huge recall on peanut butter products lately).

Also - I'm pretty sure there are all kinds of recipes right here on the forums for various 'cereal' type meals. I know I've seen a bunch of recipes for flax-based morning cereals. Go take a look:

Active Low Carber Forum's Breakfast Recipe Forum Link (http://forum.lowcarber.org/forumdisplay.php?f=96)

Again, thinking in terms of 'cereal' - I wouldn't go there until much later on. More like a maintenance-level food item, and even then - you don't really want processed, mass-market boxed cereals - better to make your own.

[Zarlok]

You can get low carb milk(it's like 2g a cup) and then for the "Cereal" use walnuts. Add a bit of cinnamon and LC/ZC sweetener if you have a real sweet-tooth.

[Ptrcmcc6]

If you like hot cereal, there's a delicious recipe for lc Cream of Wheat (Fuax Farina, I call it) on this forum. Basically it's:

1/2 cup ricotta cheese
1 egg
1/4 cup half & half (I use cream and water)
pinch of salt (I think)
2 tblsp. unprocessed bran

What I usually do is put the ricotta and cream in a saucepan on very low heat and then beat the egg first before I add it to the cheese/cream mixture. I then mix in a little egg at a time because I don't want to have scrambled eggs in there. Throw in the pinch of salt and bran and let it cook while stirring for a minute or 2. I usually add a pat of butter, a little splenda, and some cinnamon to it once it's cooked and it tastes delish!!

Not sure if this is good for induction but if you're in maintenance, it's a nice hot cereal on a cold winters day.

Patty

[lil' annie]

It's not quite that bad ... I've never been a big fan of cold cereals, but since I got to maintenance I've had a bowl of oatmeal, with cinnamon, cream and Splenda (or???) around once a week. Nothing, even on Atkins, is necessarily forever for everyone ... some of us can indulge in a little bit of almost anything once in awhile!

I boiled up one-fourth cup of rolled oats in about a cup of water - so that they were runny, and I wouldn't need any cream; with one packet of Truvia (stevia) it was 14 net carbs.

I've been craving oatmeal, but I didn't use sugar or raisons or honey or milk, etc.

I put it in a small bowl and ate it slowly with a teaspoon. Must be the BEST oatmeal I've had during my entire lifetime.

Too much exercise yesterday, I was ravenous.

[glendarc]

I boiled up one-fourth cup of rolled oats in about a cup of water - so that they were runny, and I wouldn't need any cream; with one packet of Truvia (stevia) it was 14 net carbs.

I've been craving oatmeal, but I didn't use sugar or raisons or honey or milk, etc.

I put it in a small bowl and ate it slowly with a teaspoon. Must be the BEST oatmeal I've had during my entire lifetime.

Too much exercise yesterday, I was ravenous.
I've never tried making it that runny ... I usually make it with 1/4 cup of oatmeal to 1/2 cup of water. I usually do it in the microwave ... I know they say to use quick-cooking, but I do it at about 70 or 80% power with regular or even steel-cut scotch oatmeal and it works ... it just takes a wee tad longer and I stir it every 30 seconds. I'll try it with more water and no cream, but I'll probably still add a few berries! I DO like me some berries in my cereal!!

[lil' annie]

I've never made it runny before, either. I've always liked mine well-cooked, and no moisture left to speak of - and then slathered with milk & brown sugar & raisons or blueberries.

The 'runny' liquidy oatmeal took away the need for any milk or cream.

I was surprised.

There are earlier threads by long time LC'ers all about oatmeal where they are suddenly eating it with salt & butter, which is traditional to the Olde Days -- but I'm not interested in that, not yet.

[Judynyc]

I've never tried making it that runny ... I usually make it with 1/4 cup of oatmeal to 1/2 cup of water. I usually do it in the microwave ... I know they say to use quick-cooking, but I do it at about 70 or 80% power with regular or even steel-cut scotch oatmeal and it works ... it just takes a wee tad longer and I stir it every 30 seconds. I'll try it with more water and no cream, but I'll probably still add a few berries! I DO like me some berries in my cereal!!
Really? Who says to use quick-cooking? or is that not what you meant? ;)

It is actually counter productive to use instant or fast cooking oats. Its much better to use oats that are the least processed as possible. :idea:
Old fashioned or steel cut oats are best. They are much lower on the GI and much higher in fiber than quick cooking or instant. :thup:

[1annewil]

I have made oatmeal many times using 3 T rolled oats, dash salt, 1T flax meal in 1/2 c water with 1-2T chopped nuts nuking about 2 min on high power in a 2 cup measuring pitcher. Let it set 1 to 2 minutes and then always add hwc with sweetzfree, cinnamon and 1 T butter-it's devine.
Anne

[lil' annie]

I think that MAYBE the other poster meant that when microwaving oatmeal, PERHAPS the recipes call for the instant variety?

It wasn't my post, but that's how I read it.

I had an allergic reaction to flaxseed, and also have celiac disease, so I turned to plain rolled oats to somehow quieten my craving.

I don't have any nuts in the house - I can't resist them, but the next time that I'm craving them for any length of time, I'll get the smallest bag of slivered almonds in the baking aisle, then grind them fine into almond meal, add baking chocolate, vanilla, stevia, baking powder, butter; bake about 10 minutes in papered muffin cups, and then put in the freezer.

It's a take off on some low-carb brownie recipe I once saw -- but after they are in the freezer for several hours, they actually taste like fudge.

What's BAD about them is that they are irresistable.



LOL

[capmikee]

You can get low carb milk(it's like 2g a cup)
Isn't that what heavy cream is for?