Atkins Cereal

Shopping last night, I decided to pop in to London Drugs to pick up a couple
85% cocoa chocolate bars (the only place around here I can find them), and I
saw some cereal sitting by a display with all the other "blue" low carb
products I have been seeing popping up everywhere.

It was the Atkins Morning Start Bananna Nut cereal. Thinking it would be
outrageously priced, I took a look, and it was only $4.59 (Canadian). Not
too bad, so I figured I'd try a box.

Had it this morning with unsweetened soy milk (I've really taken a liking to
this) and a small splash (couple tablespoons) of heavy cream. Was
pleasantly surprised for someone who used to follow his nose to the nearest
box of fruit loops and was crazy for cocoa puffs.

After a couple spoonfuls, I added a pinch of splenda to sweet it up a bit,
and it was perfect. Overall taste was a little on the bland side (could use
a bit more banana and nut flavour), but was a nice change from the usual 2
egg breakfast. Found it quite filling. Texture was not bad - a little on
the cardboard side of things, but quite acceptable. I give it a total of
6.5 out of 10. Think I'll add a couple sliced strawberries or some
blueberries next time.

It is now 2 hours later, and I still don't have the empty stomach growlies I
usually get after having only a single bowl of cereal for breakfast. Good
staying power.

A few too many carbs for Induction, but if I can keep finding it for less
than $5, it will become a nice once or twice a week addition to this WOE.
Possibly even a evening meal replacement for those days when you just don't
want to cook anything when it's too hot.
--
GT
St. Albert, AB, Canada

Cereal is not low carb.

--
If the price of stupid ever goes up, I claim drilling rights to this guy's
head. -- MFW


"GT" wrote in message
...
Shopping last night, I decided to pop in to London Drugs to pick up a
couple
85% cocoa chocolate bars (the only place around here I can find them), and
I
saw some cereal sitting by a display with all the other "blue" low carb
products I have been seeing popping up everywhere.

It was the Atkins Morning Start Bananna Nut cereal. Thinking it would be
outrageously priced, I took a look, and it was only $4.59 (Canadian).
Not
too bad, so I figured I'd try a box.

Had it this morning with unsweetened soy milk (I've really taken a liking
to
this) and a small splash (couple tablespoons) of heavy cream. Was
pleasantly surprised for someone who used to follow his nose to the
nearest
box of fruit loops and was crazy for cocoa puffs.

After a couple spoonfuls, I added a pinch of splenda to sweet it up a bit,
and it was perfect. Overall taste was a little on the bland side (could
use
a bit more banana and nut flavour), but was a nice change from the usual 2
egg breakfast. Found it quite filling. Texture was not bad - a little on
the cardboard side of things, but quite acceptable. I give it a total of
6.5 out of 10. Think I'll add a couple sliced strawberries or some
blueberries next time.

It is now 2 hours later, and I still don't have the empty stomach growlies
I
usually get after having only a single bowl of cereal for breakfast. Good
staying power.

A few too many carbs for Induction, but if I can keep finding it for less
than $5, it will become a nice once or twice a week addition to this WOE.
Possibly even a evening meal replacement for those days when you just
don't
want to cook anything when it's too hot.
--
GT
St. Albert, AB, Canada

"JC Der Koenig" wrote in message
m...

Cereal is not low carb.

I hear ya JC. But with only 5g of carbs per bowl (before adding liquid
etc.), no trans fats, no sugar alchols, lots of fibre etc., it is a pretty
healthy alternative on occasion. I don't strictly low carb, but also focus
on healthy ingredients when I do introduce minimal carbs into my diet.

Thanks for looking out for all of us.

GT

"JC Der Koenig" wrote in message
m...

Cereal is not low carb.

I hear ya JC. But with only 5g of carbs per bowl (before adding liquid
etc.), no trans fats, no sugar alchols, lots of fibre etc., it is a pretty
healthy alternative on occasion. I don't strictly low carb, but also focus
on healthy ingredients when I do introduce minimal carbs into my diet.

Thanks for looking out for all of us.

GT

GT wrote:

"JC Der Koenig" wrote in message
om...

Cereal is not low carb.

I hear ya JC. But with only 5g of carbs per bowl (before adding liquid
etc.), no trans fats, no sugar alchols, lots of fibre etc., it is a pretty
healthy alternative on occasion. I don't strictly low carb, but also focus
on healthy ingredients when I do introduce minimal carbs into my diet.

When did cereal become an induction ingredient, anyway? I was under the
assumption (apparently, I've been misled by the book I read in the
library) that induction was VERY strict on the *what* as well as the
*how many carb grams*, but in other phases you could be more liberal
with what you ate.

One of the purposes of induction was basically to help re-set the taste
buds and drown out cravings for things like cereal, sugar, sweet fruit
for a short-term self-experiment. At least, that's what I *think* I
read in both the atkins "how to do induction" on the website, and the
DANDR that I borrowed from the library a few months ago.

YMMV

GT wrote:
A few too many carbs for Induction,

And not on the allowed induction list of foods, IIRC.

GT wrote:
A few too many carbs for Induction,

And not on the allowed induction list of foods, IIRC.

"GT" wrote in message
...

"JC Der Koenig" wrote in message
m...

Cereal is not low carb.

I hear ya JC. But with only 5g of carbs per bowl (before adding liquid
etc.), no trans fats, no sugar alchols, lots of fibre etc., it is a pretty
healthy alternative on occasion. I don't strictly low carb, but also
focus
on healthy ingredients when I do introduce minimal carbs into my diet.

Thanks for looking out for all of us.

GT



I do what I can.

;-)

"Crafting Mom" wrote in message
...
GT wrote:

When did cereal become an induction ingredient, anyway? I was under the
assumption (apparently, I've been misled by the book I read in the
library) that induction was VERY strict on the *what* as well as the
*how many carb grams*, but in other phases you could be more liberal
with what you ate.

One of the purposes of induction was basically to help re-set the taste
buds and drown out cravings for things like cereal, sugar, sweet fruit
for a short-term self-experiment. At least, that's what I *think* I
read in both the atkins "how to do induction" on the website, and the
DANDR that I borrowed from the library a few months ago.

YMMV


It ISN'T an induction item. I noted in my original note it also is a little
high in carbs for induction. Actually, it states right on the box that it
is only (if you follow Atkins by the book), for stages 2-4.

Good catch though...I should have mentioned that more specifically in the
original note.

GT

"Ignoramus15378" wrote in message
...
In article , GT wrote:


what is the ingredient list of that cereal? and nutrition facts?

Don't know how this will look posted....if unreadable....go to
http://atkins.com/shop/products/Atki...t_Cereals.html

and click on the nutritional information link

I usually avoid any prepared food like the plague, but this list didn't
scare me off.

GT


%DV

Total Fat 2.5 g 4%
Saturated Fat 0 g 0%

Cholesterol 0 mg 0%

Sodium 100 mg 4%

Potassium %

Total Carbohydrate 11 g 4%
Dietary Fiber 6 g 23%
Sugars 1 g %

Protein 12 g 24%

Calcium 2%
Folic Acid 50%
Iron 8%
Vitamin A 0%
Vitamin C 0%



Ingredients:
Ingredients: Soy Protein Concentrate, Soy Grits, Wheat Gluten, Corn
Bran, Corn Starch, Maltodextrin, Rice Flour, Walnuts, Banana Flakes, Inulin,
Canola Oil, Natural Flavor, Sucralose (Splenda® Bran Non-Nutritive
Sweetener), Caramel Color, Salt and Vitamin E (Mixed Tocopherols) as natural