Found my magic DD food finally...

kimberino · 04-20-2012, 07:30 PM

Cream of Wheat of all things! Hadn't had it since low carb started and decided to try it again. 3 Ts, the recommended serving, is only 120 calories and 23 g of carbs, which allows me to stay in my moderate carb range. And, oh my goodness, I doubled the recipe and had a HUGE bowl last night around 6ish and slept like a baby. And I was choking the whole thing down, so next time, TOMORROW, I'll make one serving in the a.m. and one in the p.m.

I think I've finally found something filling and satisfying - my appetite is out of control, so the "filling" part is what I needed.

With a large salad thrown in there, I think I'll live to see another UD.

PCramer · 04-20-2012, 07:39 PM

Thanks so much for sharing!! I am at the end of my DD with maybe 80+ calories left. I am trying to hold off using them until just before bed.

Sunday, my next DD, I will be trying Cream of Wheat for sure.

Pamela

Luna Loca · 04-20-2012, 07:50 PM

Yay!! I'm glad you've found something that works for you!!!!

My goodness, I haven't had cream of wheat in years!! I like the lumps, so I used to dump it in quickly instead of slowly mixing it in. I may have to try it again.

Thanks for the idea!

kimberino · 04-20-2012, 08:04 PM

Yay, something else in common Luna. I love the lumps as well!

sazzie · 04-20-2012, 09:01 PM

Ooooh, cream of wheat was one of the first things I added in my diet.
I grew up on it, and hadn't had it in years, but now, it's a go-to food for me.

Oh, and I like the lumps, too!

Horsetrainer110 · 04-21-2012, 04:19 AM

Hmm I haven't had Cream of Wheat since I don't even remember when! I'll try this tomorrow! Thanks!

northandcold23 · 04-21-2012, 04:31 AM

I think I have some in the pantry. I am going to give it a try!

alibaba · 04-21-2012, 05:16 AM

Yep, I eat it every down day. 1 serving for lunch, and 2 for dinner. 360 calories! And I'm FULL.

stargazer · 04-21-2012, 06:05 AM

We don't have that in the UK. Any idea what it's made from?

sungoddess · 04-21-2012, 08:34 AM

Awesome that you found what works for you!! I used to have a bowl of cream of wheat every day as a kid. I think I loved the cream and brown sugar my mom dressed it with more than the cream of wheat itself!!

I can't eat it now as I have to avoid wheat, but it brings back memories. Mom also made chocolate cream of wheat pancakes.

I think cream of wheat is farina. Ahhhn yes, I looked it up.

During the economic panic of 1893, a small flour mill in Grand Forks, N.D. somehow managed to survive. When they began to run out of operating funds, one of the millers suggested the owners try making and marketing a hot porridge made from the part of the wheat called farina. The owners agreed and sent a sample to their New York brokers. The product made an impression and the brokers switched their order from flour to porridge. Within five years, the demand for Cream of Wheat grew so much that they had to move from Grand Forks to Minneapolis, Minn. to be nearer to freight options and suppliers. Since its humble beginnings, Cream of Wheat has provided a hot breakfast to generations of Americans.

Features

Cream of Wheat consists of farina, or meal made from wheat. Originally described as made from the first roll, or best cut of wheat, it became very popular as a healthy, hot and wholesome grain food based in part on its white color. Throughout most of the 1800s, white bread had been expensive and only for the wealthy. Grain manufacturing advances had recently made white bread less expensive and people were buying it as a middle-class status symbol as much as for its soft, doughy texture. Cereals at the time were made from whole grain porridge. They were cooked all night and were light brown in color. Cream of Wheat's white color fed into the public's image of white grain foods as a status symbol of comfort, plenty and middle class. It was not until later in the 1900s, after Americans had consumed years of white-flour foods instead of whole-grain foods, that health professionals began to link the loss of whole grain in the diet caused by over consumption of white-flour products to a host of health issues such as obesity and heart disease.

Truffles · 04-21-2012, 08:55 AM

I remember loving Cream of Wheat!! I'll have to try it again soon, it's been alteast a decade since I've had it!

Sungoddess- Thanks for the info on it

Babsbabs · 04-21-2012, 09:19 AM

I have never tried Cream of Wheat! Today is a DD for me and I am going to pop out and buy some! Filling and not too high in calories sounds perfect. Thanks for the idea.

buttoni · 04-21-2012, 09:47 AM

Oh, my, it's good to hear this suggestion. I love cream of wheat in the AM. With a couple sprays of ICBINB, I think I can be more satisfied. Not very fond of eggs and even less fond of egg substitute! Would have never thought to add it to my dinner meal though. thanks for this helpful, enlightening post.

babykinz · 04-21-2012, 10:21 AM

Do you just eat is plain, o butter or milk?

I used to love the stuff too! I bet with a splash of Davinci it would be pretty good.

buttoni · 04-21-2012, 10:23 AM

I've never liked mine sweet. I put butter, salt and pepper on mine. Always have. Makes it more like grits.

leonak · 04-21-2012, 10:48 AM

I have Oat Bran and it is very much like your Cream Of Wheat but with less calories. I buy it in bulk in the health food section. 1 Tablespoon of the raw uncooked is only 14 calories!!! Super good, filling, and swells up a lot, so 2 - 3 Tablespoons is enough for me!

Of course I then top it with milk.

Make it in the micro, fast, good, cheap and low calorie!

Beeb · 04-21-2012, 10:54 AM

Oatmeal does this to me! 1/4 cup, dry then cooked with a little PB2 powder and some brown sugar sweetener and I'm good for HOURS!! It's usually my first "go to" to start my eating on my DDs because it keeps me full for so long!

monica1210 · 04-21-2012, 11:34 AM

Great ideas! Love cream of wheat! I will definitely be trying this. I haven't eaten it in YEARS!

mttemple4 · 04-21-2012, 12:04 PM

Awesome!!! You know, I have been wondering what would happen if I tried one of my old favorites, grits, on down days. I thought that the carbs might make me hungrier during the day, but I think I'll make tomorrow a test and see. I used to love putting a fried egg in my grits and mixing it all up. Mmmmmm.

I'd make some right now, but I have fried chicken I must eat today.

So glad you found something that works well for you!!

b_lou_who · 04-21-2012, 04:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stargazer

We don't have that in the UK. Any idea what it's made from?

It is farina or coarse semolina where you live

b_lou_who · 04-21-2012, 04:02 PM

I loved cream of rice before I developed A full blown allergy to it.

Muffabuff · 04-21-2012, 05:28 PM

Yum cream of wheat with some vanilla extract and some Pam butter spray and Splenda.

sterlinggirl · 04-22-2012, 10:39 AM

Kimberino im so happy you found what works for you!

I also forgot about cream of wheat

Funny how we can forget about a certain food and then all of a sudden have a craving now for it!

I too am goin to purchase mine.. but i love it with butter and maple syrup.. so must save it for an UD! lol

Hatewashingup · 04-22-2012, 11:07 AM

And I have found my magic DD food too! Well, drink actually...Coconut water. I don't eat on DDs any more, just sip that throughout the day and keeps me energized and not hungry...

Becky · 04-22-2012, 12:04 PM

I like Cream of Wheat, but wheat can give me issues, so I sub Cream of Rice...YUM!! I also just made my first bowl of Quaker old fashioned oats this morning, havn't had it for literally years! I added in 1T of grape jelly and 1/2 T butter and it was really good! I really like it with butter and brown sugar but there was a lack of brown sugar in the pantry.

krow134 · 04-22-2012, 12:07 PM

I love cream of wheat. I usually save for my UD's though. I love with real sugar and lots of real butter!!!!! It ends up to many calories for a DD!!! lol!!! But its my go to when I cant get enough UD calories in!!!

On DD's I like grits with some boiled shrimp. That fills me up!! Dont have it very often, more as a I need something different thing!

Becky · 04-22-2012, 12:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mttemple4

Awesome!!! You know, I have been wondering what would happen if I tried one of my old favorites, grits, on down days. I thought that the carbs might make me hungrier during the day, but I think I'll make tomorrow a test and see. I used to love putting a fried egg in my grits and mixing it all up. Mmmmmm.

I'd make some right now, but I have fried chicken I must eat today.

So glad you found something that works well for you!!

It's funny, for me when I have scrambled eggs in the morning I'm hungry an hour later but if I have toast or a bagel or other carbs (I had oatmeal this morning) and I'm fine for hours...

oropendola · 04-22-2012, 12:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by buttoni

I've never liked mine sweet. I put butter, salt and pepper on mine. Always have. Makes it more like grits.

Me too, butter, salt and pepper.

I'm going to see if I have any in the patry...it's been years.

babykinz · 04-22-2012, 07:43 PM

I bought some today and mixed in some sugerfree Torani's Brown Sugar and cinnamon syrup and it was soooo goood, no butter needed. Thanks for suggesting this, it really is a great treat!

oropendola · 04-22-2012, 07:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by babykinz

I bought some today and mixed in some sugerfree Torani's Brown Sugar and cinnamon syrup and it was soooo goood, no butter needed. Thanks for suggesting this, it really is a great treat!

Ooooow, I just bought that flavor. I'll try it tomorrow in my Oat Bran hot cereal.

Thanks!
LOL I just realized how fickle I am about food! I'm going to have half salt and pepper and helf brown sugar cinnamon..taste test in progress.

04-20-2012, 07:30 PM	#1
kimberino Senior LCF Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Springfield, Missouri Posts: 593 Gallery: kimberino Stats: 235/141 50 yo WOE: Atkins/now JUDDD Start Date: 3 '09 Atkins-3 '12 JUDDD	Found my magic DD food finally... Cream of Wheat of all things! Hadn't had it since low carb started and decided to try it again. 3 Ts, the recommended serving, is only 120 calories and 23 g of carbs, which allows me to stay in my moderate carb range. And, oh my goodness, I doubled the recipe and had a HUGE bowl last night around 6ish and slept like a baby. And I was choking the whole thing down, so next time, TOMORROW, I'll make one serving in the a.m. and one in the p.m. I think I've finally found something filling and satisfying - my appetite is out of control, so the "filling" part is what I needed. With a large salad thrown in there, I think I'll live to see another UD.

04-21-2012, 08:34 AM	#10
sungoddess Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 3,172 Gallery: sungoddess WOE: Perfect Health Diet/JUDDD Start Date: LC;HCG; 1/19/12/JUDDD; 1/13/13 PHD/JUDDD	Awesome that you found what works for you!! I used to have a bowl of cream of wheat every day as a kid. I think I loved the cream and brown sugar my mom dressed it with more than the cream of wheat itself!! I can't eat it now as I have to avoid wheat, but it brings back memories. Mom also made chocolate cream of wheat pancakes. I think cream of wheat is farina. Ahhhn yes, I looked it up. During the economic panic of 1893, a small flour mill in Grand Forks, N.D. somehow managed to survive. When they began to run out of operating funds, one of the millers suggested the owners try making and marketing a hot porridge made from the part of the wheat called farina. The owners agreed and sent a sample to their New York brokers. The product made an impression and the brokers switched their order from flour to porridge. Within five years, the demand for Cream of Wheat grew so much that they had to move from Grand Forks to Minneapolis, Minn. to be nearer to freight options and suppliers. Since its humble beginnings, Cream of Wheat has provided a hot breakfast to generations of Americans. Features Cream of Wheat consists of farina, or meal made from wheat. Originally described as made from the first roll, or best cut of wheat, it became very popular as a healthy, hot and wholesome grain food based in part on its white color. Throughout most of the 1800s, white bread had been expensive and only for the wealthy. Grain manufacturing advances had recently made white bread less expensive and people were buying it as a middle-class status symbol as much as for its soft, doughy texture. Cereals at the time were made from whole grain porridge. They were cooked all night and were light brown in color. Cream of Wheat's white color fed into the public's image of white grain foods as a status symbol of comfort, plenty and middle class. It was not until later in the 1900s, after Americans had consumed years of white-flour foods instead of whole-grain foods, that health professionals began to link the loss of whole grain in the diet caused by over consumption of white-flour products to a host of health issues such as obesity and heart disease. __________________ Good broth resurrects the dead. ~ South American Proverb

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04-20-2012, 07:39 PM	#2
PCramer Junior LCF Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: So. Cal. Posts: 36 Gallery: PCramer Stats: 178/135/118 BF% 41/26/15 @ 5' 48 years old WOE: JUDDD 5 pounds lost @ 2027/500 Start Date: Re-started JUDDD 04/15/2012	Thanks so much for sharing!! I am at the end of my DD with maybe 80+ calories left. I am trying to hold off using them until just before bed. Sunday, my next DD, I will be trying Cream of Wheat for sure. Pamela

04-20-2012, 07:50 PM	#3
Luna Loca Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Austin Posts: 11,236 Gallery: Luna Loca Stats: 303/159/159 WOE: JUDDD Start Date: 10/17/10 started JUDDD on 1/28/12 at 198	Yay!! I'm glad you've found something that works for you!!!! My goodness, I haven't had cream of wheat in years!! I like the lumps, so I used to dump it in quickly instead of slowly mixing it in. I may have to try it again. Thanks for the idea!

04-20-2012, 08:04 PM	#4
kimberino Senior LCF Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Springfield, Missouri Posts: 593 Gallery: kimberino Stats: 235/141 50 yo WOE: Atkins/now JUDDD Start Date: 3 '09 Atkins-3 '12 JUDDD	Yay, something else in common Luna. I love the lumps as well!

04-20-2012, 09:01 PM	#5
sazzie Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Florida Posts: 3,921 Gallery: sazzie Stats: Maintaining ±4 lbs.	Ooooh, cream of wheat was one of the first things I added in my diet. I grew up on it, and hadn't had it in years, but now, it's a go-to food for me. Oh, and I like the lumps, too!

04-21-2012, 04:19 AM	#6
Horsetrainer110 Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: on the back of a horse Posts: 5,028 Gallery: Horsetrainer110 Stats: 189/177/140 then we'll see WOE: Atkins Start Date: 1/15/03(then lost 96 lbs) 3/5/12 (now)	Hmm I haven't had Cream of Wheat since I don't even remember when! I'll try this tomorrow! Thanks!

04-21-2012, 04:31 AM	#7
northandcold23 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 427 Gallery: northandcold23 Stats: 134/117/112	I think I have some in the pantry. I am going to give it a try!

04-21-2012, 05:16 AM	#8
alibaba Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Fairfax, VA Posts: 1,281 Gallery: alibaba Stats: PREGNANT! WOE: Atkins maintenance Start Date: 7/28/2012	Yep, I eat it every down day. 1 serving for lunch, and 2 for dinner. 360 calories! And I'm FULL.

04-21-2012, 06:05 AM	#9
stargazer Senior LCF Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Oxford (UK) Posts: 289 Gallery: stargazer Stats: 190/166/147 5' 10" WOE: Juddd/ Dukan Start Date: March 2012	We don't have that in the UK. Any idea what it's made from?

04-21-2012, 08:55 AM	#11
Truffles Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Mid-West, WI Posts: 1,159 Gallery: Truffles Stats: 142/128.7/128 JUDDD WOE: LC&JUDDD Start Date: 3/11 LC - 1/12 LC/JUDDD	I remember loving Cream of Wheat!! I'll have to try it again soon, it's been alteast a decade since I've had it! Sungoddess- Thanks for the info on it

04-21-2012, 09:19 AM	#12
Babsbabs Senior LCF Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Canada Posts: 635 Gallery: Babsbabs Stats: HW203 SW163.8 CW145 5'8 1/2" Age 46 WOE: JUDDD Start Date: March 2012	I have never tried Cream of Wheat! Today is a DD for me and I am going to pop out and buy some! Filling and not too high in calories sounds perfect. Thanks for the idea.

04-21-2012, 09:47 AM	#13
buttoni Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Temple, TX Posts: 3,298 Gallery: buttoni Stats: 196/170/150 WOE: Primal 8/12 Start Date: 4/21/09 Height 5'5", Age 64	Oh, my, it's good to hear this suggestion. I love cream of wheat in the AM. With a couple sprays of ICBINB, I think I can be more satisfied. Not very fond of eggs and even less fond of egg substitute! Would have never thought to add it to my dinner meal though. thanks for this helpful, enlightening post.

04-21-2012, 10:21 AM	#14
babykinz Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Pensacola FL Posts: 1,711 Gallery: babykinz Stats: 244/212/145--5'2 49yo WOE: JUDDD Start Date: 2/28/12-----Name ~Pia~	Do you just eat is plain, o butter or milk? I used to love the stuff too! I bet with a splash of Davinci it would be pretty good.

04-21-2012, 10:23 AM	#15
buttoni Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Temple, TX Posts: 3,298 Gallery: buttoni Stats: 196/170/150 WOE: Primal 8/12 Start Date: 4/21/09 Height 5'5", Age 64	I've never liked mine sweet. I put butter, salt and pepper on mine. Always have. Makes it more like grits.

04-21-2012, 10:48 AM	#16
leonak Senior LCF Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: USA Posts: 632 Gallery: leonak Stats: 121/118/110-114 WOE: JUDDD and 5/2!!! Start Date: Restart - May 1, 2013	I have Oat Bran and it is very much like your Cream Of Wheat but with less calories. I buy it in bulk in the health food section. 1 Tablespoon of the raw uncooked is only 14 calories!!! Super good, filling, and swells up a lot, so 2 - 3 Tablespoons is enough for me! Of course I then top it with milk. Make it in the micro, fast, good, cheap and low calorie!

04-21-2012, 10:54 AM	#17
Beeb Why wait, just do it NOW! Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Where Super Storm Sandy Wiped Out All My Childhood Memories!! Posts: 11,753 Gallery: Beeb Stats: 152 WOE: Thintuition - Intuitive Eating	Oatmeal does this to me! 1/4 cup, dry then cooked with a little PB2 powder and some brown sugar sweetener and I'm good for HOURS!! It's usually my first "go to" to start my eating on my DDs because it keeps me full for so long!

04-21-2012, 11:34 AM	#18
monica1210 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 106 Gallery: monica1210 Stats: 168/163/135-140 5'6" Age 43 WOE: JUDD Start Date: 1/2/2012	Great ideas! Love cream of wheat! I will definitely be trying this. I haven't eaten it in YEARS!

04-21-2012, 12:04 PM	#19
mttemple4 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: PA Posts: 444 Gallery: mttemple4 WOE: Perfect Health Diet	Awesome!!! You know, I have been wondering what would happen if I tried one of my old favorites, grits, on down days. I thought that the carbs might make me hungrier during the day, but I think I'll make tomorrow a test and see. I used to love putting a fried egg in my grits and mixing it all up. Mmmmmm. I'd make some right now, but I have fried chicken I must eat today. So glad you found something that works well for you!!

04-21-2012, 04:02 PM	#21
b_lou_who Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: heaviest 200.4 Posts: 1,827 Gallery: b_lou_who Stats: 2013 177.3/169.3/159 5'7" 43 WOE: whole organic low-sugars intermittent fasting Start Date: 1997	I loved cream of rice before I developed A full blown allergy to it.

04-21-2012, 05:28 PM	#22
Muffabuff Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Oregon Coast Posts: 792 Gallery: Muffabuff Stats: 5ft tall start 143 now 116.5 WOE: LC / JUDDD. Started juddd 3/26/12 Start Date: 11/15/12	Yum cream of wheat with some vanilla extract and some Pam butter spray and Splenda.

04-22-2012, 10:39 AM	#23
sterlinggirl Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Midland. Michigan Posts: 1,911 Gallery: sterlinggirl Stats: 225/166.8 5'9 46 age 155 End WOE: 4-2013 Searching for new WOE/JUDDD Start Date: Jan 2012. Name Kimberly	Kimberino im so happy you found what works for you! I also forgot about cream of wheat Funny how we can forget about a certain food and then all of a sudden have a craving now for it! I too am goin to purchase mine.. but i love it with butter and maple syrup.. so must save it for an UD! lol

04-22-2012, 11:07 AM	#24
Hatewashingup Senior LCF Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: UK Posts: 157 Gallery: Hatewashingup Stats: 135/114/108 WOE: Juddd/Vegetable lover! Start Date: January 2012	And I have found my magic DD food too! Well, drink actually...Coconut water. I don't eat on DDs any more, just sip that throughout the day and keeps me energized and not hungry...

04-22-2012, 12:04 PM	#25
Becky Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: MA Posts: 2,893 Gallery: Becky Stats: 172.8/172.8/140 5'3" 46 years old WOE: Low carb/low glycemic Start Date: Start date: April 6, 2013	I like Cream of Wheat, but wheat can give me issues, so I sub Cream of Rice...YUM!! I also just made my first bowl of Quaker old fashioned oats this morning, havn't had it for literally years! I added in 1T of grape jelly and 1/2 T butter and it was really good! I really like it with butter and brown sugar but there was a lack of brown sugar in the pantry.

04-22-2012, 12:07 PM	#26
krow134 Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Pittsburgh, Pa Posts: 1,421 Gallery: krow134 Stats: 207 starting weight in 2012 WOE: Low Carb/JUDDD	I love cream of wheat. I usually save for my UD's though. I love with real sugar and lots of real butter!!!!! It ends up to many calories for a DD!!! lol!!! But its my go to when I cant get enough UD calories in!!! On DD's I like grits with some boiled shrimp. That fills me up!! Dont have it very often, more as a I need something different thing!

04-22-2012, 07:43 PM	#29
babykinz Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Pensacola FL Posts: 1,711 Gallery: babykinz Stats: 244/212/145--5'2 49yo WOE: JUDDD Start Date: 2/28/12-----Name ~Pia~	I bought some today and mixed in some sugerfree Torani's Brown Sugar and cinnamon syrup and it was soooo goood, no butter needed. Thanks for suggesting this, it really is a great treat!