Grape-nuts

[JeffA70 200]

So, was wandering through the store looking for new foods to try, and in the wasteland of cereals, found a box of Grape-Nuts, which are an old favorite of mine. I don't think I've had them in two years, long before I started preparing for the surgery.

Anyone have any experience of being able to tolerate them OK?

Their Protein count of 8g of protein for a half-cup (without milk, so figure another 5-8 when you add that in) seems pretty good to me. Along with 7g of Fiber. Sadly, 44g of carbs, but only 5 of that from sugar. Only 1g of fat.

Thoughts on it as a choice?

[rdt210 82]

So' date=' was wandering through the store looking for new foods to try, and in the wasteland of cereals, found a box of Grape-Nuts, which are an old favorite of mine. I don't think I've had them in two years, long before I started preparing for the surgery.

Anyone have any experience of being able to tolerate them OK?

Their Protein count of 8g of Protein for a half-cup (without milk, so figure another 5-8 when you add that in) seems pretty good to me. Along with 7g of fiber. Sadly, 44g of carbs, but only 5 of that from sugar. Only 1g of fat.

Thoughts on it as a choice?[/quote']

Most people think this is weird, but I cook them. 1/2 cup of grape nuts and 1/2 cup skim milk. Sometimes I throw an egg in with it. Then sprinkle a little brown sugar on top. Yum. I haven't been sleeved yet but it seems this might make it easier to digest?

[JeffA70 200]

Have done cooked Grape Nuts before, but wow, have never heard of adding an egg in!!!!

[NurseGrace 509]

I think they are fine, but I am not a hardcore low-carber either. I try to keep that number down but frankly, sometimes you NEED them.

I maybe wouldn't have them every single day but once in a while is fine.

[Butterthebean 8,146]

I prefer fiber one. There are better ways to get proten but there are not too many sources of fiber better than fiber one. If I eat 1/2 cup a day I notice a big difference in regularity and it's quite filling compared to more sugary cereals.

[JeffA70 200]

Had some Grape Nuts this AM for the first time, and they were awesome. With a 1/3 cup of milk, they went down easy and gave me 11g of Protein. Yeah, a lot of carbs, but once in a while isn't going to kill me.

Will try Fiber One as well...thanks!