I'm SICK Of Oatmeal-Any Breakfast Suggestions?

[peace-love-couture]

Every single morning for breakfast I eat a bowl of homemade oatmeal with cinnamon & a slice of 100% whole wheat bread.

I am beyond sick and tired of oatmeal. I know it's healthy, which is why I eat it but I'm at a point where I will just skip breakfast or eat my South Beach Diet Meal Bars for breakfast.

I don't eat pork & my mom only really lets me eat eggs at a max of 2x a week because of the cholesterol.

Any other healthy suggestions?

[candlewax]

Serious question, but is this all your mom puts in the house for breakfast? Seems really drab and redundant to only allow this stuff for breakfast every day. :/

Keep some basics around like low fat/non fat yogurt. I usually go for the Light & Fit vanilla yogurt. Fresh fruit and egg whites, if you're so concerned with cholesterol. There are plenty of other cereals out there that you can get that don't have a ton of crap in them and are beneficial for you as well. If you're concerned about nutritional stuff, keep flaxseed around and sprinkle it in cereals and yogurt. It boosts your omega 3s.

You could even find a really good, whole wheat, natural pancake mix (Kodiak or something. It's a brownish grey box with a bear on it). I found some the other day that has all whole ingredients and is slightly sweetened with honey. It has a lot of fiber in it and you can thin the mix out and make small pancakes in order to keep the calories down. I had them with some sugar free preservatives and they were pretty tasty.

You also might want to check around the net for recipes of various things. Once you get an idea of what you want, you just make sure you have those ingredients/keep the basics around and then you can get creative and start mixing it up.

[madmisskelly]

First of all, if you have normal healthy cholesterol, 1 egg per day isn't going to kill you or even hurt you. Its not dietary cholesterol that is raising your cholesterol.

You could try a whole wheat waffle, and egg, and a slice of canadian bacon topped with 1-2tbsp of maple syrup. Less than 500 calories.

You can try a breakfast smoothie- nonfat plain yogurt blended with 6 oz of fruit.

Make an eggwhite scramble. The yolk is where the cholesterol is, so you can buy eggwhites, and scramble in some bell peppers, mushrooms, 1/3 cup of cheese, spinach and tomatoes.

[candlewax]

This. It's such a common misconception that eggs are oh so terrible. They're finding that the bad rap that eggs get isn't as bad as it was originally thought. There are plenty of healthy options for breakfast that aren't just oatmeal and toast. Unless there's some unknown dietary restriction she hasn't mentioned. :/

[Kain6th]

Compared to cow's milk, almond milk is the much healthier choice. Almond milk contains a wide variety of the vitamins and minerals that your body needs to function. Almond milk also contains high levels of antioxidants, so it can help prevent many types of cancer and slow the signs of aging.

[Kain6th]

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[madmisskelly]

if it had been show to prevent cancers it would need to be prescribed. There could be CORRELATION but CAUSATION is NEVER proven. The prevention of cancer could be in its calcium, in which case cows milk is one of the most concetrated forms of calcim.

Almond milk is mostly water by weight. It contains significantly less protein than cows milk. Some can be fortified with calcium, but its even better if you can get it from the source- cows milk.

[madmisskelly]

I suggest you do your research rather than just clicking on the first thing you google and taking it at its word.

Try reading articles that are actually written by DIETITIANS. Dietitians have to have to be licensed/registered and go through the education. It is also a legally protected term.

Anyone can call themselves a nutritionist- the name doesn't mean much at all.

[Kain6th]

A 1989 survey of over one thousand arthritis patients revealed that the foods most commonly believed to worsen the condition were red meat, sugar, fats, salt, caffeine, and nightshade plants (e.g., tomatoes, eggplant). Once the offending food is eliminated completely, improvement usually comes within a few weeks.

[Kain6th]

Dairy foods are one of the principle offenders, and the problem is the dairy protein, rather than the fat, so skim products are as much a problem as whole milk.

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[Kain6th]

Here are your Dietitians

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[candlewax]

1989? Really?

[peace-love-couture]

lol

[Kain6th]

Right so this study has been around for awhile. problem?

[madmisskelly]

It doesn't matter if it improved, all they can show is correlation, still not causation. You also don't know any other factors.

Im not saying almond milk isn't good, because it is. However, it is not the ultimate solution, it is still lacking in protein. Almond milk is FANTASTIC for people who do not have the enzyme necessary to digest lactose.

Also, a more recent study, done long term would be ideal.

[Prof_Don]

Try yogurt. The greek-style has more protein; however I have no idea what it tastes like lol.

As for another breakfast-cereal-grain...good alternatives are Malt-o-Meal (a mix of barley and wheat germ; tastes delicious btw), and grits (ground corn with a very neutral flavor; can be sweet or savory).

Or...try something as simple as mixed nuts with a glass of juice. I've done this before to mix up my breakfast. Don't worry about the fat content in the nuts; literally all of the fat is the "good kind".

Also...try a protein shake (as in the powder mixed with water or milk). If you wanna get fancy-pants, blend the above shake with fruit and make it a smoothie. :)

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Hopefully I helped, honey. :)

[martyfellow]

How about a fruit crepe, wrapping the fruit in a thin egg shell, bascially, with some kind of low calorie topping...how about ateaspoon of mapl syrup?

[Emilia91]

Have an omelette except only with egg whites, they are full of protein and very low in calories, add tomato, mushrooms, and anything else you like.

Or have a healthy, low sugar, high fibre cereal with skim milk

or toast and egg whites

toast and almond butter (full of healthy essential fats just keep it to a minimum, I love it so much I can eat it straight from the jar:P..)

healthy yoghurt and muesli.

Some health food stores even sell ready made pancake mixes that are made of wholemeal flour

So many healthy options out there.

[tohrment]

Plain yoghurt with muesli and/or fruit

High fibre cereal with skim milk

egg white with spinach

slice of toast with almond butter

raisin toast

fruit salad

You can have all of these with under less than 200 calories each. And they are all deliciousssss. :)

[Emilia91]

Without realising I said basically everything you said...:P Sorry for plagiarizing

[tohrment]

Hahah I realized that, too. Like minds, my friend. Like minds.

[FierceMegan]

GRITS! add a little cheese in there too! YUMMY! nom nom nom nom =D

[peace-love-couture]

ohmygosh

not a fan of grits, yuck.

:)

[FierceMegan]

=O Okay, what about Rasin Bran! yum yum yum =D

[Febe1444]

Have you ever made overnight oatmeal? It's totally different and kicks ass! You can make them taste like apple pie, etc. it's a different way of making it so its not like the same mush ever day.

I think theyummylife.com has a great recipe for it.

Also what about egg whites.

Eggs in a basket.

Yogurt. Sliced fruit.

Tons of healthy options.

[greenbeans23]

A sliced-up apple with peanut butter and another type of fruit on the side either pineapple or clementine, berries of some sort

cereal...I don't drink milk and most cereals don't fill me up at alll but one type, I think the brand if Mom's Best wheatfuls (kinda like shredded wheat?), with soymilk fills me up really well...you can put berries or banana slices in it too

If you don't use too much butter lol how about grilled cheese on ww bread with a glass of oj

[Kain6th]

Plain Cheerio's with Banana chips in it and Almond milk.

[peace-love-couture]

That's unhealthy...I don't eat cereals like that

[Kain6th]

Really? Plain cheerios are supposed to be really healthy for you. And almond milk is also healthier than the regular stuff

[candlewax]

That's because plain cheerios ARE relatively healthy for you. What you're eating is just fine. My mom's a diabetic and her docs all suggested she eat plain cheerios. It also helps with her cholesterol as well.

[madmisskelly]

Almond milk is lower in calorie than regular milk but not necessarily any healthier.

[ShootingStar5]

How could plain Cheerios be bad? As far as cereals go, that's one of the healthiest.

[peace-love-couture]

There are healthier choices than cereal...that was my point. Even then, Cheerios have been called out by the FDA for false accusation in regards to their claims of lowering cholesterol & blood pressure( I think that's what they've claimed).

I eat oatmeal cause it's classic & healthy. My parents have quite a bit of health issues and I'm determined to not get those health issues, so I try to go for healthy foods rather than empty calories.

[Kain6th]

I'm looked for this FDA story and found this in their own article: It is relatively low in sugar and high in fiber, the two most important factors in cereals

True the outlandish claims that it reduces cholesterol is hyperbolic, but it is still one of the healthiest foods you could probably eat.

[Kain6th]

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[candlewax]

That's why they say "helps" reduce cholesterol and all that. Anything with high fiber will.

[peace-love-couture]

Cereal isn't healthy, I don't care how low in anything it is.

There are much healthier choices in regards to breakfast foods and while I could eat those, they are time consuming.

For instance, omelette with fresh veggies & mushrooms & fresh squeezed orange juice(yeah, like I'll take the time to make that) or wheat burritos(more like wraps) with cream cheese & veggies.

Cereal is empty calories. Definitely not a "health" food, unless we're talking hot cereal like oatmeal

[peace-love-couture]

If I have a choice between Cheerios and oatmeal, I think I'd pick oatmeal. Can't go wrong there & I use organic oatmeal so it isn't fortified.

I try weeding out processed and fortified foods etc

I rather get my fiber from veggies

[Kain6th]

What do you mean 'empty calories?'

[peace-love-couture]

There's not benefits to it. It's fortified, which means most of the vitamins and minerals are synthetic and are unlikely to be absorbed by the body & has no nutritional benefit. Other than the 3 grams of fiber offered, there's no nutritional benefits offered beyond that.

No protein either. Protein keeps me full and I'm trying to incorporate more of it into my diet.

[Kain6th]

Low in saturated fat

No cholesterol

High in calcium

High in dietary fiber

Very high in iron

Very high in manganese

Very high in niacin

High in phosphorus

Very high in riboflavin

High in selenium

Very high in thiamin

High in vitamin A

Very high in vitamin B6

Very high in vitamin B12

High in vitamin C

Very high in zinc

[Kain6th]

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You're right about there being little protein in the cereal, but your claim about it not being healthy or having empty calories is, to put it simply, wrong. Look at all that good stuff you get from this cereal lol. c'mon now

[peace-love-couture]

Synthetic vitamins and minerals, as I've said and no protein

You aren't gonna convince me cereal is healthy dude

[peace-love-couture]

Again, empty calories because of the calories+ calories from milk, the only thing gained is fiber

No nutritionist would recommend cereal to be eaten for breakfast when there are options of fruits, veggies and protein based products out there

[Kain6th]

You aren't just getting fiber: Here look

High in calcium

High in dietary fiber

Very high in iron

Very high in manganese

Very high in niacin

High in phosphorus

Very high in riboflavin

High in selenium

Very high in thiamin

High in vitamin A

Very high in vitamin B6

Very high in vitamin B12

High in vitamin C

Very high in zinc

I won't convince you that 'cereal' in general is healthy. But Cheerios is very healthy. I doubt a nutritionist would scoff at someone eating this.

[peace-love-couture]

Yes, a nutritionist would because oatmeal is healthier and contains both soluble and insoluble fiber and when adding wheatgerm and/or flax, the health benefits are only increased.

Cereals aren't healthy and I'm not gonna eat cereal because there's no benefits from it. At least with oatmeal I get the fiber, I'd also throw in dried fruits & ate my slice of whole wheat toast with peanut butter(that kept me filled).

Of all the health foods in the world, Cheerios isn't up there

[Kain6th]

So you eat home made oatmeal? Not quaker oatmeal?

[peace-love-couture]

organic steel cut, whole foods

[peace-love-couture]

Sorry I'm on the phone with my dad, I meant:

FROM Whole Foods, organic steel cut?

[Kain6th]

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Protein 5g

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Protein 3.4g

That's really not that much of a difference. negligible. You only really get the fiber benefit from the oatmeal whereas in cheerios? yeah see the list I posted

[peace-love-couture]

And then the slice of whole wheat bread & then the peanut butter on top of the bread :)

[peace-love-couture]

Even then, simply gaining fiber from cheerios doesn't make it better.

My mom was recommended oatmeal for her cholesterol, not cheerios

I'm still not gonna eat cereal though. I get tired of cereal after about 1 bowl.

[lovelylife]

Switch it around a little.

1) Egg white omelet with veggies.

2) Cereal like raisin bran or something you like.

3) Boiled egg with whole wheat toast.

4) Oatmeal

5) Cheat day

There all healthy and taste good. Except for the cheat day, :)

[cavmanier]

Have you tried putting like a 1/2 a teaspoon cinnamon in the oatmeal? Also try a tablespoon of honey or even brown sugar. Cereal is good too. There are organic cereals at whole foods or you can even get a brown rice cereal.

[candlewax]

She clearly said she puts cinnamon in the oatmeal. :p

[cavmanier]

oh I'm tired lol

[pr3ttybr0wn]

u could make a fruit smoothie in the blender

or

toast some bread, mix brown sugar, cinnamon and nutmeg with vanilla together. then put melted butter on the toast and sprinkle the spices on top

[DonMichelle]

Your mum sounds like... a cruel lady :)

[Febe1444]

egg whites scrambled with salsa!

[candlewax]

Oh damn. That sounds pretty good

[jimmy217]

im good with just a banana and something to drink

[Ezmotts]

Protein shake.