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Delicious Cereal!

Guest imsohungry

By Guest imsohungry
in Gluten-Free Foods, Products, Shopping & Medications

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Guest imsohungry
Guest imsohungry
Posted

I'm not sure about anyone else...but I sure do miss cereals like "Great Grains," "Clusters," and other wheat-based nutritious cereals.

But, I found one! :P

Many of you know that I just got my first shipment from Ener-G (I ordered on-line). Anyway, one of the things that I ordered was "Granola" trail mix. I am so happy that I bought this!

Honestly, if you pour milk over it, it tastes VERY similar to one of the grain/wheat cereals made by Post or Kellog's.

Also, it is high fiber, a good source of protein...the only negative is high fat, but it is low sodium. It is gluten-free and dairy-free.

It has dates, rice flour, almonds, coconut, tapioca syrup, walnuts, and almonds...

and boy oh boy is it good! :D

So, if you are like me, and craving your "old favorites" in the "healthy" cereal section, you may want to give this a try.

It is a little expensive, but 1/2 cup at a time is a good serving. So it lasts for a little while.

Hope I've helped someone! -Julie ;)

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Maggie1956 Rookie
Maggie1956
Posted

:( Oh I wish we had that here in Australia. It sounds so good.

I am missing my porrige something chronic. Good old Uncle Toby's Oats. Not sure if you have it in America?

I'm thinking of getting tapioca. :huh: I'm not too sure if I'd be ok with it though. I can't have oats, wheat, barley, corn, or rice.

Does anyone know what tapioca is <_< and whether it is gluten-free??? Maggie

darlindeb25 Collaborator
darlindeb25
Posted
:D morning maggie--to my knowledge, tapioca is not a cereal--i have used tapioca flour but otherwise here in america--tapioca is used as a pudding, and might i add, it taste wonderful, i love tapioca pudding and it is also used as a thickening agent like cornstarch--if its a cereal, its news to me ;), but then i am quick to add that i definitely do not know everything :P and also--nope, never heard of uncle toby's oats---quaker oats here and many store brand names and i cant have oats either---for as long as i can remember oats have bothered me, even before i knew about celiacs ;) deb
FreyaUSA Contributor
FreyaUSA
Posted

I was about to write that I thought it was from casava but had a fearful moment wondering if I'd misremembered, so I looked it up in Open Original Shared Link :rolleyes:

tapioca

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cdford Contributor
cdford
Posted

I too am yearning for a good cereal. I miss my frosted mini wheats! On our limited budget, I cannot afford to feed a family of five (with 3 on the gluten-free diet, we keep a gluten-free kitchen) with the expensive versions. At least the others can periodically have some of Kroger brand's corn pops. I can't since some of the newer research may be indicating that soy is also a trigger for the neurological damage seen in some celiacs. The endocrinologist read me the riot act about absolutely no soy. Would you believe it was harder to adjust to that the usual 4 culprits?

Donna

darlindeb25 Collaborator
darlindeb25
Posted
:D morning donna---do you know of a website where i could read about the research on soy and neurological damage---i do realize i have to be careful with soy, but am hoping i dont have to give it up all together---geez :angry: it's in everything---and yes--worse then the usual 4 culprits :( soy hides even better :ph34r: --maybe sometimes you could get kellogg's fruity pebbles or cocoa pebbles for all of you, i have never much liked these cereals, but my kids did and they are gluten-free as of now----kroger's christmas krispies used to be gluten-free, but i havent seen any tnis year yet----let me know about the website--thanks--maybe email it too me--i'm not sure i will remember which thread i found this in :rolleyes: deb
FreyaUSA Contributor
FreyaUSA
Posted

Donna, I'm also very interested in this soy/neurological damage correlation. My father had severe Purkinje cell damage when he died two years ago causing his cerebellum to almost completely atrophy. As I and my three kids are all gluten intolerant with this kind of history, this is very important to me.

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stef-the-kicking-cuty Enthusiast
stef-the-kicking-cuty
Posted

Hi Donna,

i would like to know more about the soy/neurological damage correlation, too. I still want to win a (one more actually B) , but in a far bigger association) world title, before i get my first kid. And with the nerve problems i have sometimes (you never know, when it hits you), it's impossible to prepare properly. Duhh!!! :blink: Would be cool, if i know what triggers it, so i could avoid it. And no food diary to keep track about what i eat has helped me so far. It's really frustrating... :angry:

Stef

Barb Newbie
Barb
Posted

I am currently drinking soy milk, because I am not doing well with regular milk, so is this a bad thing. I thought soy was supposed to be so good for us. Is it just bad for celiac people. I'm so new at all of this I don't yet understand much of anything.

Barb/Canada

darlindeb25 Collaborator
darlindeb25
Posted
;) barb--if you can tolerate soy, then it is fine for you--i cant drink soy milk, cant have tofu, tuna in water, cause it usually contains soy, mayo bothers me---but you may be just fine with it--we are all different--my symptoms with soy--i cant sleep, my hip pain comes back, my tummy rumbles and i tend to get constipated--different from gluten--some tell me that i may just need to limit my soy and just stay away from the soy proteins--i hope :rolleyes: deb
Guest imsohungry
Guest imsohungry
Posted

ooohhhh, Donna, frosted mini wheats...also one of my favorites!

I understand about eating on a budget. This is why I only allow myself a few bowls a week of the Granola mix from Ener-G (as a treat for myself when I'm REALLY craving my old favorite nutritious cereals)

soy and neurological damage? :blink: I think I've got enough worries. ;) At this point, if I can digest it, I'm eating it.

This reminds me of research trying to prove a causation between caffeine and seizures. To date, the best research has been able to prove is a correlation in some people with epilepsy to increased caffeine intake and increased seizure frequency. Something important to keep in mind though...correlation does not equal causation. B)

Example of correlation does not equal causation:

The sun went down and I'm sleepy. This happens every night for a month. My sleepiness is correlated with the sun setting (when one happened, so did the other). But does that mean the sun setting CAUSED me to be sleepy? If we charted it, at first glance we may say yes. However, with further research, we would see that the sun sets at 7:00 pm, and most people aren't sleepy at 7:00 pm. If we looked at my schedule, we would see that I've been preparing for a marathon for the last month. With further investigation, researchers would see that my fatigue may more likely be CAUSED by my intense exercise and not the sun setting.

My point? When research shows more Causation than limited correlation between soy and neurological problems, then I'll worry. Until then, I've got enough to keep my mind occupied :blink: (or the piece-of-a-mind that I have remaining...it doesn't take much to "occupy" my mind lately) ;)

Happy holidays everyone!

Much hugs and blessings

-Julie

tom Contributor
tom
Posted

soy/neurological damage correlation ????

Aii-yi-yi does ne1 have a link to more info on this ?

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jknnej Collaborator
jknnej
Posted

I'm using Pacific Almond milk substitute with my cereal. It's gluten-free , non dairy, AND Soy free! It tastes great. Also, Vance's makes a milk substitute just like Pacific.

Ener-G granola mix is so good I eat it straight out of the box as a snack. I just ordered a 12 pack and got it today. It is a bit expensive, but so is organic gluten-free cereal.

flagbabyds Collaborator
flagbabyds
Posted

I haven't found any cereal that tastes good enough to me because all the gluten-free cereal I have with milk, gets soggy INSTANTLY!

tarnalberry Community Regular
tarnalberry
Posted

Cranberry Sunshine and Nature's Path Corn Flakes (in the bulk bag, at least) and Mesa Sunrise don't get soggy right away in milk. (Gorilla Munch doesn't get soggy very quickly either.)

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BamBam Community Regular
BamBam
Posted

How do I find ener-G foods to order on line - I looked in the Gluten Free Mal;l and was unable to find it. Please e-mail me at my own address if you can please verber57@midrivers.com

mommida Enthusiast
mommida
Posted

I was diagnosed with Hashimoto's thyroiditis before any gluten sensitivity or Celiac entered my vocabulary. I searched "anti soy" and found soy is not as good a food source as some suggest. It inhibits thyroid function.

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Guest BellyTimber
Guest BellyTimber
Posted

Mesa Sunshine is one of my favourites.

The amount of sugar in Gorilla Munch, it is certainly not a cereal, it is confectionery.

Michael

Guest BellyTimber
Guest BellyTimber
Posted

... I mean Sunrise ...

Guest BellyTimber
Guest BellyTimber
Posted

On the soya theme, when I knowingly eat or drink soya my being simply says straight to me, "I know this is not good food". It's rather like cardboard I think.

(Must admit my cardboard eating days are quite a long way behind me now :lol: )

I don't know how to avoid the hidden soya that's probably in a lot of things, though.

If I get better than I was, I shall be well content.

If you ever find my grumpy, remind me I said this! :P

Michael

celiac3270 Collaborator
celiac3270
Posted
How do I find ener-G foods to order on line - I looked in the Gluten Free Mal;l and was unable to find it. Please e-mail me at my own address if you can please verber57@midrivers.com

You can order them online at the Open Original Shared Link. Browse for objects you want, add them to your cart, and then click on your shopping bag in the upper right corner of the screen to check out. They also have a store locator--type in your city, state, or zipcode and they list stores that carry their products.

Guest nini
Guest nini
Posted

I LOVE Mesa Sunrise! That cereal is the BOMB!!!!!

I've gotten some "granola's" from Enjoy life foods that are pretty good without milk as a snacky thing. They are just filled with fiber.

Guest nini
Guest nini
Posted
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Guest barbara3675
Guest barbara3675
Posted

If you want a cereal that stays crunchy to the end get Barbara's Honey Rice Puffins.....I eat them practically every morning with rice milk and I love 'em. They just just a slight almond taste, really good. I have tried lots of others and this the only gluten-free cereal that I like.

Barbara

gf4life Enthusiast
gf4life
Posted

You must eat the Puffins pretty quickly, because the last time I had them they got soggy on me. :(

I LOVE the Ener-G Granola/trail mix cereal. It tastes almost exactly like I remember Quaker granola tasting like. I don't even miss the oats! It was a little strange at first, since it is almost all almonds and dates, but I really like it.

I can't find the Mesa Sunrise cereal anywhere. Where do all of you buy it?? I get so nervous buying things online before I have tried them. I have Whole Foods, Trader Joes and supermarkets like Save Mart, Foods Co., Food Maxx, and Albertsons in my area.

God bless,

Mariann

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