Cereal

[Restorer]

What kinds of cereal do you eat?

Cereal is one of the few things I can stomach to eat in the morning, but I have trouble finding a cereal that's "allowed." Everything seems to be made with whole grains or enriched with calcium triphosphate. Everything that's not seems very refined or sweet (rice krispies, corn flakes, cocoa puffs) and the don't keep me full for very long.

[cattlekid]

I don't bother with cereal.  Like you said, if it isn't whole grain, it's just sugar and doesn't stick with you.  I miss being able to snack on cereal and milk or just eat it out of a baggie during the day for a quick boost.

[mcclane]

when i was on PD, i was looking for cereals that were high on fibre but low on phosphorous.  Dietician recommended corn bran

[Joe]

I would love cereal, and even the corn bran would be fine. But I'm not supposed to have dairy. What do you put on your cereal?

[Home hemo]

You can probably use nondairy creamer.  Otherwise, my husband would put the milk on to dampen the cereal but try not to scoop any onto the spoon.  I prefer cereal dry.

[thegrammalady]

my favorite is special k red berry. i take my binders and don't worry about the whole grain. i also like rice or corn chex. i use milk or i have used non dairy creamer. i like my cereal crunchy so i've never used much milk. i never have more than the suggested serving size on the box. nor more than once or twice a week. it's a matter of moderation if your dietitian tells you otherwise she's not very good. you have to learn what your body reacts to, we are all different.

[shutterbug05]

I usually eat Rice or Corn Chex or Puffed Wheat.  Most of the time I use Rice Milk, but if I do use Cow Milk I use a fork to eat the cereal so most of the milk stays in the bowl.

[lmunchkin]

We eat Honeynut Cheerios.  John has his with milk and I prefer it dry!  He will have his moderately.  It hasn't seemed to bother him at all.  He eats anything he wants, but in moderation!  His labs are great!

lmunchkin

[AguynamedKim]

I found a list of Low Potassium, Low Phosphorous cereals here: http://www.crnofgny.org/crn.downloads/Cereal.Lori.Schrier.pdf

As always, I highly recommend you verify against the ingredients list as recipes for cereals change.  I hope the list helps and you're able to find something to your liking.

CEREAL LIST - Low Potassium, Low Phosphorus Cereals
Low Sugar:
Crispix
Corn Flakes (pick lower salt)
Rice Krispies
Rice Chex
Corn Chex
Quaker Crunchy Corn Bran (high fiber as well)
Kix
Product 19

Hot Cereal:
Cream of Wheat
Cream of Rice
Farina
Grits
Malto-Meal

High Sugar:
Trix
Corn Pops
Cookie Crisp
Frosted Flakes
Cocoa Pebbles
Berry Berry Kix
Cocoa Puffs
Apple Jacks
Honey Comb
Fruity Pebbles
Fruit Loops
Berry Rice Krispies
CHOCOLATE Lucky Charms
Cinnamon Crunch Crispix

[Jean]

I didnt see Oatmeal anywhere. Is that not good diet stuff either???

[shutterbug05]

@Jean- Most oatmeal is a whole grain and is usually high in phosphorus.  Especially the instant variety.

[Jean]

Thanks, but DANG!!! none of the old diet rules carry thru on kidney stuff does it.

[Rerun]

Cream of wheat (hot) is good in the winter made with water and I put a little honey in it.

If you use Rice Milk you have to get the Original Classic or Vanilla Classic no Enriched or you may as well drink Cows Milk.

I miss milk real milk.  I take a little one to dialysis about once a month and drink it. 

[Cynna66]

For hot cereal I am a total nut over corn meal mush. For cold cereal, I typically just have rice krispies, cheerios (not the BEST pick for us, but I love them, so I make allowances here and there), and rice or corn chex. I like simple cereals. I usually use Almond Breeze unsweetened Almond Coconut milk. 45 calories for a cup and shocking low in phosphorus and K. It's not cloying like non-dairy creamer, which is nice. I don't like heavy flavors in the morning. I throw in a big handful of fresh blueberries too and it's a pretty cheerful morning. 

[boswife]

aww Cyn,,, tell me about your "corn meal mush"...

[Cynna66]

It's really just polenta, basically. My dad's side of the family are hilllbillies, so we always called it corn meal mush. Some people like to fry it, which is good, as well. Here is the basic recipe for it.

1 1/4 cups cornmeal
2 1/2 cups water
1/2 teaspoon salt (I usually leave the salt out)

Mix together cornmeal, water, and salt in a medium saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, until mixture thickens, about 5 to 7 minutes.

If using as cereal, spoon mush into bowls and serve with milk and sugar, if desired. (I don't usually do milk and sugar.... but a dab of butter for me!)

If frying, pour mixture into a loaf pan and chill completely. Remove from pan, cut into slices, and fry in a small amount of oil over medium-high heat until browned on both sides.

[SteveK87]

My wife usually eats the rice and corn chex.  I believe there is a frosted rice chex too which is pretty good when you get sick of the plain stuff.  As for the milk aspect my wife will use plastic disposable cups (average 8 ounce size) instead of a cereal bowl and fills it half way with milk topped off with the cereal.  This way it's difficult to get carried away with the milk but you still get the enjoyment of it with the cereal.  I'l note that after she is done she discards the milk instead of drinking it.

[Joe]

Love corn meal mush either hot or fried. You bring back memories!