Cereals

seal57
seal57 Posts: 1,259 Member
in Food and Nutrition
Why do most cereals make me want to eat more of them? The only one I can eat without wanting more is weet bix. I do love weet bix but I like a change. I bought some sultana bran and simply love it but it is so moreish.

Does anyone else have this problem with cereal?
Does anyone know of any cereal that doesn't make you want to eat more?

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  • Acg67
    Acg67 Posts: 12,142 Member
    Why do most cereals make me want to eat more of them? The only one I can eat without wanting more is weet bix. I do love weet bix but I like a change. I bought some sultana bran and simply love it but it is so moreish.

    Does anyone else have this problem with cereal?
    Does anyone know of any cereal that doesn't make you want to eat more?

    If you like wearing a tin foil hat, it's because of evil corporations adding things that make you want to crave it more. You may just enjoy sweeter more sugary items hence you want to eat more of it
  • DaniKenmir
    DaniKenmir Posts: 387 Member
    Mini Wheats, those things are like wheet bix on crack!
  • clarkeje1
    clarkeje1 Posts: 1,641 Member
    I eat frosted mini wheats but usually just a bowl is enough for me. But the serving size is like 1/2 of what I consider to be a good sized bowl... I usually eat 2 servings.
  • MissJanet55
    MissJanet55 Posts: 457 Member
    I think it's the sugar - most cereals taste like dessert. I use cereal as an add-on to yogurt and fruit - plunk the yogurt in a bowl, top it up with fresh fruit and and a quarter cup of cereal for a little crunch and sweetness. It's great for breakfast and keeps me full for hours. I particularly like Nature's Path Pumpkin Seed granola. But I would never sit down to a whole bowl of it, the stuff is calorie dense. But also delicousness dense.
  • seal57
    seal57 Posts: 1,259 Member
    Thanks guys. I still eat weet bix and have got to the stage where I only add a quarter teaspoon of sugar. Sultana bran is just an occasional treat. I fought the craving this morning.

    Yup, I love sweet stuff. Just wish my taste buds didn't....
  • stines72
    stines72 Posts: 853 Member
    i have a cereal called puffins which is really good... tastes a little bit like graham crackers
    90 calories for 3/4 a cup (you can eat that like a snack without milk even) kinda high in carbs tho... (i think)

    Puffins Original
    3/4 cup (27g)
    Amount Per Serving
    Calories 90  Calories from Fat 5
    % Daily Value*
    Total Fat 1g* 2%
    Saturated Fat 0g 0%
    Trans Fat 0g
    Cholesterol 0mg 0%
    Sodium 190mg 8%
    Potassium 85mg 2%
    Total Carbohydrate 23g 8%
    Dietary Fiber 5g 20%
    Sugars 5g
    Protein 2g
    Vitamin A 0% Vitamin C 25%
    Calcium 0% Iron 2%
    *Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 Calorie Diet.

    INGREDIENTS: YELLOW CORN FLOUR, CORN BRAN FLOUR, UNSULPHURED MOLASSES, WHOLE OAT FLOUR, EXPELLER PRESSED HIGH OLEIC OIL (CANOLA AND/OR SUNFLOWER), SALT, BAKING SODA, VITAMIN C (ASCORBIC ACID), NATURAL VITAMIN E (MIXED TOCOPHEROLS TO MAINTAIN FRESHNESS). MADE ON EQUIPMENT THAT MANUFACTURES PRODUCTS CONTAINING WHEAT.

    MANUFACTURED IN A FACILITY THAT ALSO PROCESSES MILK, HAZELNUTS, ALMONDS, COCONUT AND WHEAT. *AMOUNT IN CEREAL.
  • Crying_In_Color
    Crying_In_Color Posts: 246 Member
    I live on cereal! I don't have the issue of wanting more. Actually, when I have issues hitting my calorie goal, I will use cereal to help by doubling the serving size from 3/4 cup to 1 1/2 cups.
  • doract
    doract Posts: 1
    Try the Kashi go lean line. High in fiber and protien with low sugar. Holds me much better than most cereals.
  • seal57
    seal57 Posts: 1,259 Member
    Try the Kashi go lean line. High in fiber and protien with low sugar. Holds me much better than most cereals.

    Thanks. Did a google and they are very expensive. I also realised that it's an American cereal. I'm an Aussie.
    I only on a occasion by other cereal. I bought sultana because it was on special. I get more servings out of a box of weet bix.
  • MelisRunning
    MelisRunning Posts: 819 Member
    I am a Malt-O-Meal fan. Gives me just the right "umph" go get through my outdoor morning run and lasts until lunch time! Great stuff. Sometimes I'll add a little Cocoa powder and make it chocolaty but usually just eat it plain.
  • LilacSnow
    LilacSnow Posts: 238 Member
    reese's peanut butter cups cereal........ *drools*

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