I kind of like the mini-wheats. Though I don’t eat cold cereal except VERY rarely. My typical breakfast is very small: Couple or three heaping tablespoons of plain yogurt mixed with a heaping tablespoon of Kretschmer® toated wheat germ. And a handful of pills. And a cup of hot green tea.
On Zhivopisniy Bridge the Russian stood, / Chewing his beard as if it were good, / It wasn’t as good as bread, or meat, / But a darn sight better than shredded wheat!
When I was a little kid, I would eat Grape Nuts® because my grandfather did. Nowadays, I can’t stand the taste of milk so the only time I have cereal is when I grab a handful of Cheerios® and give half to my dog.
I woke up at 5 and was hungry so had shredded wheat with blueberries. When I woke again at 9 my sugar was almost 300. Diabetics should avoid it, even the unsugary kind.
I like my cereals with a little crunch, so I eat them as soon as I put the milk in. My sister leaves hers on the counter long enough that all of it is soggy. Different strokes…
The only cereal I know of that’s like eating razor blades is Captain Crunch. After I poured milk on it, I’d put if in the refrigerator for several minutes. Even then, it was still a little crunchy.
Mom said when they were young (1930s), they had for breakfast those old-fashioned wheels of shredded wheat. First they soaked them in hot water to soften them. Sounds gross to me, although mini wheats are yummy (sans hot water).
The first time I finally went to the hospital and found that I was having heart trouble, the nurses kept coming in and saying, “You haven’t seen a Doctor for a long while” …. finally I ask one how they knew that and the reply was “Your not taking any medication” …….. I’m finally back down to 4 morning & 4 night (from about 16 plus for awhile) ………….. :)
No cereal here. Never did like cereal or milk. Two eggs, scrambled well in olive oil and fruit, usually an apple does it for me until lunch time. For variety, deviled eggs and fruit.
yoey1957 almost 2 years ago
You’re bleeding because you don’t floss.
MichaelAxelFleming almost 2 years ago
Two words: Cap’n Crunch.
Erse IS better almost 2 years ago
I kind of like the mini-wheats. Though I don’t eat cold cereal except VERY rarely. My typical breakfast is very small: Couple or three heaping tablespoons of plain yogurt mixed with a heaping tablespoon of Kretschmer® toated wheat germ. And a handful of pills. And a cup of hot green tea.
Last Rose Of Summer Premium Member almost 2 years ago
You’re supposed to put milk on it, then wait, it won’t be scratchy, dummy. It was my favorite when I was a kit…
David Huie Green AmericaIsGreatItHasUs almost 2 years ago
A little milk time goes a long way.
Sanspareil almost 2 years ago
Weetabix is better!!
Fritzsch almost 2 years ago
On Zhivopisniy Bridge the Russian stood, / Chewing his beard as if it were good, / It wasn’t as good as bread, or meat, / But a darn sight better than shredded wheat!
Frankie5466 almost 2 years ago
I don’t care for the big plain pillows of shredded wheat, which I had to eat as a kid, but frosted mini wheats are palatable
TonysSon almost 2 years ago
When I was a little kid, I would eat Grape Nuts® because my grandfather did. Nowadays, I can’t stand the taste of milk so the only time I have cereal is when I grab a handful of Cheerios® and give half to my dog.
iggyman almost 2 years ago
The Lockhorns yesterday, buying Froot Loops as the doctor said he should eat more fruit!
Detroit Dan almost 2 years ago
Does Captain Crunch count then too?
Detroit Dan almost 2 years ago
Does Captain Crunch count then too?
MayCauseBurns almost 2 years ago
Coffee and Xanax, breakfast of champions!
andrew5 almost 2 years ago
Shredded wheat is the only cereal I have to have in hot milk. Can’t be doing with mouth bleeding.
jbordzol almost 2 years ago
I love shredded wheat, the big biscuits. Favorites from my childhood. Remember when they had stuff you could put together and make a circus?
DavidWilliams1 almost 2 years ago
I woke up at 5 and was hungry so had shredded wheat with blueberries. When I woke again at 9 my sugar was almost 300. Diabetics should avoid it, even the unsugary kind.
Pocosdad almost 2 years ago
Gimme a big bowl of hot, buttered groat clusters! Pass the 40-weight, Porgie!
JudithStocker Premium Member almost 2 years ago
Earl should try delicious granola. It’s loaded with nutritious oats and, possibly, other good grains.
jagedlo almost 2 years ago
After the week you’ve had, Earl, are you sure you’re eating on time?
Darryl Heine almost 2 years ago
Shredded Wheat is healthy, unless it’s Frosted Mini-Wheats.
More Coffee Please! Premium Member almost 2 years ago
Give Cap’n Crunch a try then…
BadCreaturesBecomeDems almost 2 years ago
I have spoon-sized shredded wheat after the coffee that comes after the orange juice and vodka/champagne mix that I drink with my morning joint.
californiamonty almost 2 years ago
You want to talk about a breakfast cereal that makes your mouth bleed? Think about Sugar Pops.
scpandich almost 2 years ago
That’s why I eat Steel Wool-Ohs. High in iron!
magicwalnut Premium Member almost 2 years ago
Thanks, Earl. First smile of the day.
goboboyd almost 2 years ago
Two words guys, Cap’n Crunch.
oakie817 almost 2 years ago
still eating shredded wheat
Ken Otwell almost 2 years ago
Once I took a few days break from low-carb to have some of my old favorites. Grape Nuts was on the list, and that bowl was heavenly! lol…
Bookworm almost 2 years ago
Could be worse. Could be Cream-of-Wheat. A heaping bowl of hot wallpaper paste in the morning; what could be sweeter?
Zebrastripes almost 2 years ago
Roughage is key! LOL!
Wichita1.0 almost 2 years ago
I thought that was ice cream. Well, at least you never get brain freeze from shredded wheat.
LeftCoastBoomer Premium Member almost 2 years ago
I like my cereals with a little crunch, so I eat them as soon as I put the milk in. My sister leaves hers on the counter long enough that all of it is soggy. Different strokes…
William Robbins Premium Member almost 2 years ago
All cereal ends up as sugar. May as well have one that makes you happy if you’re going to eat it.
ChessPirate almost 2 years ago
Co-incidentally, when I was a kid, I always thought that the Shredded Wheat “Patties” looked like Brillo Pads… ☺
well-i-never almost 2 years ago
As carefully as I try, it’s impossible to eat a sleeve of shredded wheat without leaving some stray shreds on the counter. Every. Single. Time!
pbr50138 almost 2 years ago
The only cereal I know of that’s like eating razor blades is Captain Crunch. After I poured milk on it, I’d put if in the refrigerator for several minutes. Even then, it was still a little crunchy.
fencie almost 2 years ago
Mom said when they were young (1930s), they had for breakfast those old-fashioned wheels of shredded wheat. First they soaked them in hot water to soften them. Sounds gross to me, although mini wheats are yummy (sans hot water).
vandermude Premium Member almost 2 years ago
Some of the crunchier granolas are like that, too.
suelou almost 2 years ago
Shredded wheat is great with HOT milk, butter and sugar!
ANIMAL almost 2 years ago
I know what ya MEAN..!!!!!
StevePappas almost 2 years ago
I agree.
Redd Panda almost 2 years ago
I used to enjoy ’’Weetabix’’ , but now the tummy gets upset. Something else I can’t eat.
Teto85 Premium Member almost 2 years ago
I prefer Weetabix. But Shredded Wheat is on my list of favoured Colon Blow Cereals.
prrdh almost 2 years ago
Try steel wool pads, Earl. Not only will you get the abrasive effect you want, you’ll never suffer from iron deficiency anemia again.
bwswolf almost 2 years ago
The first time I finally went to the hospital and found that I was having heart trouble, the nurses kept coming in and saying, “You haven’t seen a Doctor for a long while” …. finally I ask one how they knew that and the reply was “Your not taking any medication” …….. I’m finally back down to 4 morning & 4 night (from about 16 plus for awhile) ………….. :)
kab2rb almost 2 years ago
My hubby eats mini wheats every morning. Me I eat different as flavored oatmeal and little extra cereal no sugared.
Moonkey Premium Member almost 2 years ago
No cereal here. Never did like cereal or milk. Two eggs, scrambled well in olive oil and fruit, usually an apple does it for me until lunch time. For variety, deviled eggs and fruit.
Otis Rufus Driftwood almost 2 years ago
Some sugar coated cereals are like that.
The Orange Mailman almost 2 years ago
Captain Crunch and Grapes Nuts can do that as well.
locuravamp almost 2 years ago
Like Captain Crunch
Daltongang Premium Member almost 2 years ago
Earl, spoken like a true lover of Cap’n Crunch with Crunch Berries.
Sailor46 USN 65-95 almost 2 years ago
A lot of us grew up on shredded wheat, cornflakes, and raisin brand.
Wlly Blly almost 2 years ago
Ouch!
Jogger2 almost 2 years ago
When Shredded Wheat was being tested, one reviewer compared it to trying to eat a whisk broom.
I like Shredded Wheat. I buy the original, large biscuit size.
I try to buy breakfast cereal with no or very little added sugar. Shredded Wheat qualifies.
rwstyles1234 almost 2 years ago
There used to be many different corn flakes. Waay before my time. One of them came close to that I have heard.
azardoz almost 2 years ago
Gee, thanks. Look what you’ve started ! Next it will be about bathroom problems.
This is not the clinic’s waiting room.
washatkc Premium Member almost 2 years ago
Grape Nuts was a tough cereal to chew on as well.