wmw999 2,589 #26 February 22, 2007 In the mornings I have a handful of almonds, some (about 1/2 C) plain yogurt with wheat germ, fruit (berries and papaya are delicious), and walnuts on top. Followed by a small bowl of cereal; either plain oats with applesauce, or some shredded wheat-n-bran with whatever the liquid du jour is (unsweetened cereals are good with juice). I drink juice with that. It holds me a lot better until lunch, than lunch does until dinner. The variety is good, and the yogurt is like a yogurt smoothie, only without the high fructose corn syrup. Instead of the cereal, we also eat healthy muffins, pancakes, or oatmeal. Keep 'em in the freezer so that weekday breakfasts don't have to be a big production. Wendy W.There is nothing more dangerous than breaking a basic safety rule and getting away with it. It removes fear of the consequences and builds false confidence. (tbrown) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
livendive 8 #27 February 22, 2007 QuoteOatmeal's good, but you need to make sure you use plain whole oats, not that instant crap that's loaded with sugar. Couple minutes in the microwave and it's just as fast as instant. And raisins are a pretty concentrated source of sugar, though it is natural sugar. I didn't bother reading the original post, as I have very little sugar intake, but isn't the problem primarily sucrose, as opposed to fructose or lactose? Blues, Dave"I AM A PROFESSIONAL EXTREME ATHLETE!" (drink Mountain Dew) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NWFlyer 2 #28 February 22, 2007 Yeah, natural sugars are a lot less problematic, but if you're trying to minimize sugar overall - stay away from high-glycemic fruits (raisins, citrus, mangoes, peaches, etc.) Here's some info on that: http://www.glycemicindex.com/ http://www.mendosa.com/gi.htm http://www.diabetesnet.com/diabetes_food_diet/glycemic_index.php"There is only one basic human right, the right to do as you damn well please. And with it comes the only basic human duty, the duty to take the consequences." -P.J. O'Rourke Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SpeedRacer 1 #29 February 22, 2007 I would think that fructose, a monosaccharide, would be a simpler sugar than sucrose, a disaccharide. Speed Racer -------------------------------------------------- Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NWFlyer 2 #30 February 22, 2007 QuoteI would think that fructose, a monosaccharide, would be a simpler sugar than sucrose, a disaccharide. Oh don't go gettin' all science geeky on me."There is only one basic human right, the right to do as you damn well please. And with it comes the only basic human duty, the duty to take the consequences." -P.J. O'Rourke Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
johnsw71 0 #31 February 22, 2007 Ben and Jerry are evil alien beings who have come to earth to kill us all through malnutrition. They are no longer considered friends. Yes, I eat dairy (as I'm sitting here picking mozzarella out of my teeth from last night's leftover pasta...), so your options are great, Krisanne. I should do more eggs now and then since they are a good source of complete protein. I eat McCann's quick cooking Irish oatmeal (from Trader Joe's). It's damn good shit and has 0 sugar. Wendy, I love your ideas -- they sound awesome! If I ate that healthy every day, I'd probably start pooping bushels of whole organic fruits and vegetables that I could sell back to the grocery store. I'll give these ideas a try. Thanks!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Broke 0 #32 February 23, 2007 I think I am rather moving in the opposite dirrection from where I want ot beDivot your source for all things Hillbilly. Anvil Brother 84 SCR 14192 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mnealtx 0 #33 February 23, 2007 QuoteIt's funny how just when you think you're doing something well, you realize how crappy of a job you're actually doing (sounds like freeflying...) I thought I was maintaining a fairly healthy diet, but I'm more or less addicted to cereal in the morning. I usually eat only the ones that have less than 10g of sugar per serving, but still, that sounds like pretty bad news after reading all of these postings on sugar. Any ideas for a substitute? Having just fruit leaves me totally hungy and I'm trying to stay away from bread/bagels. I suppose oatmeal with walnuts and raisins would be a no-sugar substitute. I'm open to suggestions. John Well, they're not saying you have to completely cut out ALL sugar... just make healthy choices. Having a little extra sugar because you got Raisin Bran instead of regular bran probably isn't going to hurt in the long run, y'know?Mike I love you, Shannon and Jim. POPS 9708 , SCR 14706 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flamingo 0 #34 February 23, 2007 I have recently started eating bircher muesli every morning, and it usually keeps me going until at lunch time, a major breakthrough for someone who usually has lunch at 11:30 because I can't wait any longer! I am definitely alot hungrier in the mornings! Anyway, I brought some store manufatured stuff and it was so sugarly I enaded up making my own. It is really simple and yummy and you put it in the fridge to soak over night so there is no preparation in the morning, just eat and go. For those that want to try it Grab some rolled oats (NOT the quick cooking type) Seed mix (I have one with brazil nuts, almonds and pumpkin seeds) Dried apricots Other dried berries (I like wolf berries and cranberries) Some wheatgerm if you like Walnut crumbs (particularly good for you if you are female) Good quality fruit juice (I use fresh cloudy apple or apple and mango) Slice up the apricots and chuck 'em in a bowl, add some of the other dried fruit. Throw in some seed mix, walnuts, oats and wheatgerm. I make a heap of this dry mix and store it in a seal container in the pantry. The night before, scoop out some of this mix into a bowl, pour in enough juice to just cover the mixture. I actually use a a bit of juice and then top it up with water otherwise it gets too sweet for me, but if you have a sweet tooth you might want to do all juice. Cover and put in fridge overnight. Next morning, add yogurt and fruit and eat! I get this Jalna biodynamic yogurt which I love. I would recommend a nice natural yogurt, none of that flavoured stuff. Traditionally, grated apple is added, but I prefer peaches and banana. The oats are nice and soft and the yogurt makes it creamy without being bad for you! I am addicted. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dorbie 0 #35 February 23, 2007 I'm still in, my diet has improved considerably. Still early days though, 2.25 months to go. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dorbie 0 #36 February 23, 2007 WTF? That's way too much trouble, fat free milk in Kellogg's raisin bran, yummy, it's got TWO SCOOPS!!! P.S. real banana slices on top optional. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flamingo 0 #37 February 23, 2007 No, it's not really! It just looks long when I type it out like that. Trust me, if you tried it, you would think it was worth it! It keeps you really full and it is good for you. Plus, because you are making it yourself, you can customise it and only put things in it you like. I think grating the apple in it in the morning is too much trouble, thats why I don't bother with that and put any other fruit on top instead. I really don't like most breakfast cerals, they taste like cardboard, especially raisin bran! The other thing I like on cold mornings is porrige with a little brown sugar, yogurt, strawberries and flaked almonds! Yumm! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
