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speedyfeet

107 posts since
Mar 20, 2004

15. Dec 15, 2006 10:42 PM

in response to: fraggle15rock

quote:<HR>Originally posted by nadra24:
Whoever said All Bran Buds, I second that. I don't love them plain though--I mix them with Cheerios. (or sometimes Lucky Charms, but that's not really healthy, that's just a snack)<HR>

That was me! I've got my whole running club onto them. They're so good! And so good for ya! I usually just put like 1/4 c of them on the bottom of my cereal bowl and add the other cereals on top (I like a mix). I'm also a big Cheerios fan...and Lucky Charms is another one of my favourites, but that's a treat! Great minds think alike!

amyinthewhitecoat

1 posts since
Jun 28, 2004

16. Dec 16, 2006 1:36 PM

in response to: fraggle15rock

i'd say kashi go lean, but not the crunch. it's really good with a banana and soy milk. you won't need sugar and i don't think there's a lot in it already. i like oatmeal too, with sliced bananas and natural peanut butter.

PeytonH

108 posts since
Dec 14, 2007

17. Dec 16, 2006 5:55 PM

in response to: fraggle15rock

Why all this no/low sugar nonsense? If you are eating cereal after a run, your muscles need the simple carbohydrates to recover properly. If before, then they need simple carbs for fuel to perform. Now I agree with eliminating highly-refined sugars like in sweety-puffs or whatever, but most "healthy" cereals are naturally sweetened.

graingirl

272 posts since
Jul 20, 2001

18. Dec 17, 2006 4:03 PM

in response to: fraggle15rock

quote:<HR>Originally posted by PeytonH:
Why all this no/low sugar nonsense? If you are eating cereal after a run, your muscles need the simple carbohydrates to recover properly. If before, then they need simple carbs for fuel to perform. Now I agree with eliminating highly-refined sugars like in sweety-puffs or whatever, but most "healthy" cereals are naturally sweetened. <HR>

That's why I suggest adding a banana, berries to the cereal to provide some carbs and sweetness which isn't processed and an addition to the cereal.

GreenEggsAndHam

314 posts since
Jun 4, 2006

19. Dec 17, 2006 5:34 PM

in response to: fraggle15rock

I can't handle the special k--- it's too low cal for high activity, I think.
Doesn't keep me from being hungry...

One bowl of Raisin Bran or regular (non-instant) oatmeal, on the other hand... excellent!

Htappy

5 posts since
Nov 13, 2006

20. Dec 19, 2006 12:30 AM

in response to: fraggle15rock

Steel-cut oatmeal with brown sugar (probably more than I should) and raisins. Makes me feel like a mighty strong lass!

lkschiller

48 posts since
Jul 24, 2006

21. Dec 19, 2006 12:23 PM

in response to: fraggle15rock

quote:<HR>Originally posted by Htappy:
Steel-cut oatmeal with brown sugar (probably more than I should) and raisins. Makes me feel like a mighty strong lass!<HR>

Another vote for the steel-cut oatmeal--I've been making it in the crockpot since I saw that "Crockpot oatmeal" thread! Even 1/4 cup makes a huge bowl once it's cooked. I also use the brown sugar and raisins, as well as about a tablespoon of finely chopped walnuts sometimes. I've also got this frozen berry blend I found at Sam's Club-blackberries, raspberries and blueberries, $7.44 for 3 pounds and I think 90 calories per cup, and sometimes I'll do that plus some walnuts with the oatmeal. It's really good.

Htappy--do you put your raisins in after it's already cooked? It seems like putting them in the crockpot overnight might make them more like grapes than raisins so I haven't tried that yet

Lisa

Born to Run060

557 posts since
Jul 1, 2002

22. Dec 19, 2006 2:31 PM

in response to: fraggle15rock

Another vote for oatmeal, not instant or 1-minute.

Bob's Red Mill makes great hot cereals as well, such as 10 grain.

Food for Life makes some great sprouted grain cereals that you could have hot or cold.

Out of you choices the Kashi go lean looks best, although I personally would avoid it because of the soy protein.

boosiebutt

101 posts since
Jul 25, 2006

23. Dec 19, 2006 3:09 PM

in response to: fraggle15rock

Another vote for oatmeal! I do steel cut oats, with cinnamon and vanilla, with a berry blend on top. I'm going to have to get some of that Sam's mix, right now I get my from Schwan's.

My other favorite cereals are the Strawberry Yogurt Burst Cheerios and Quaker Crunchy Corn Bran Squares. Neither of them is really a hearty breakfast, but I like them anyway. Yogurt Burst I only eat on the weekend, when I'm not running and don't need something to stick to my ribs. Corn Bran I eat with yogurt as a snack. Crunchy, very slightly sweet, and quite fiber-y.

nscachetti

8 posts since
Nov 20, 2005

24. Dec 19, 2006 9:26 PM

in response to: fraggle15rock

I enjoy Steel cut oats with bananas, berries and cinnamon and sometimes toss in some flax seed and/or protein powder.

JacRabbit

1 posts since
Oct 27, 2006

25. Dec 19, 2006 10:16 PM

in response to: fraggle15rock

My two favorites breakfasts are Oatmeal and whole wheat pacakes, both with blue berries.

I mix old fashioned Quaker Oatmeal, 1/2 cup oats to 1 cup water, with 2 dozen frozen blueberries (Walmart Brand ... I'm cheap) in a bowl, then microwave for 3 minutes. After its cooked I sprinkle with cinnamon and stir. Sometimes I add 1/2 banana.

However, you should know that eating like this could cause you to out live your 401K.

AmberYudell5

132 posts since
Feb 3, 2006

26. Dec 21, 2006 6:20 PM

in response to: fraggle15rock

two words: Kashi Vive

Htappy

5 posts since
Nov 13, 2006

27. Dec 21, 2006 6:53 PM

in response to: fraggle15rock

quote:<HR>Originally posted by lkschiller:

Htappy--do you put your raisins in after it's already cooked? It seems like putting them in the crockpot overnight might make them more like grapes than raisins so I haven't tried that yet

Lisa
<HR>

I put my raisins in the last 5 minutes of cooking (I cook mine on the stove), but I like them kinda fat!

Your berry idea sounds great- I'll have to give that a try, thanks!

tuscaloosarunner

728 posts since
Apr 7, 2006

28. Dec 21, 2006 7:02 PM

in response to: fraggle15rock

This is NOT particularly healthy, but in my oatmeal, sometimes a TBSP of peanut butter into them. Then raisins, walnuts, whatever...I love Oatmeal.

DBL3

18 posts since
Feb 5, 2006

29. Dec 25, 2006 8:23 PM

in response to: fraggle15rock

I love Kashi Autumn Wheat. It has 7g of sugar and 6g dietary fiber.

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