Oatibix Biscuits

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I find quick cook porridge to be very high GI, sends my sugars up 7 mmol/l an hour after eating before coming back down to premeal levels after 2 hours. Some people find this can be a better alternative to mid-morning snacking on chocolate biscuits once you start to feel peckish. If there is an added flavour (like golden syrup) or is packaged in a convenient way ( such as in a sachet), always check the ingredients. These cereals, and their wholegrain equivalents, usually come with added sugar and salt but also often have added vitamins and minerals which are good for your overall health.

Breakfast cereals for diabetes | Diabetes UK Breakfast cereals for diabetes | Diabetes UK

Where the original has just rice flour (71%), the multigrain type has 54% rice flour, 28% oat flour and 5% maize flour – 87% total. Granola with chocolate has all the same issues that regular granola has, in that it's high in fat and sugar, but with added chocolate - so even more fat and more sugar!However, the choice between the two may ultimately boil down to personal preference and specific dietary needs, as Oatibix also has its own set of nutritional merits. Because each cereal has a slightly different serving weight (for two biscuits), I’ve included weight-for-weight comparisons (per 100g) to ensure the data is as accurate as possible. One of the main selling points of Weetabix and Oatibix is the fact they’re low in sugar, and both contain very similar amounts of sugar per serving, but weight-for-weight Original Weetabix are slightly higher in sugar than Oatibix. Note: The breakfast cereals below are ranked by ingredients list only, not nutritional information as portion sizes on cereals are generally 30g/40g which is just unrealistic. Adding a piece of fruit will help to balance your breakfast as well as making it more filling to eat.

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That said, I appreciate having an oat based cereal - but this over refined product may have a countering effect on the blood sugar benefits that beta glucans can usually provide through oats. Other low-fibre unsweetened cereals (like crisped rice or malted flakes) will be similar from a heart health point of view. By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform.

The little brother of Shredded Wheat, Shreddies aren’t quite 100% wheat, with sugar included in the ingredients in various guises (sugar, invert sugar syrup, barley malt extract, molasses). For many mueslis, even the no added sugar varieties, you will likely find raisins and sultanas in the ingredients. Bake at 130 C/gas 3 for around 1 hr 15 mins, until it is firm to touch, golden brown and a skewer or knife comes out clean. I don't eat porridge oats nor oatibix - too much carb - though I do have a dessrtsp of oat bran with my "porridge. Swapping to an unsweetened equivalent, like cornflakes or puffed rice, would be a good first step and add a serving of fruit for one of your five- a-day plus some added sweetness.

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With the goodness of 100% wholegrain oats, Oatibix is a brilliant way to get all of the rich goodness of oats and help maintain a healthy heart at breakfast time. If you tend to let your Weetabix soak for a minute, you want to let your Oatibix soak for 5-10 seconds maximum. While not the worst addition in the world, they are dried fruit – and that’s the equivalent of adding pure cane sugar to your cereal.Oatibix is fantastic on its own with cold or hot milk, or if you’re in the mood for a twist, why not try adding chopped fresh, dried fruit or a generous drizzle of honey. Often hailed as the 'most important meal of the day', a decent breakfast for diabetes certainly has a range of health benefits. You’ll still get some health benefits from the nuts, grains and fruit but these are offset by the sugar, so be sure to always choose no-added sugar muesli. But first, let's find out a little more about what breakfast for diabetes we should be on the look out for. We have evolved to be omnivores and, unless you have a particular allergy, then try different foods and see what is good for you in controlling your blood sugars.

Breakfast cereals ranked best to worst - BHF

For a main meal replacement, adda sachet of cup-a-soup, or add a sachet of low calorie drinking chocolate. With slightly fewer oats than Oatibix Original, Oatibix Flakes still contain a huge 93% wholegrain oats. These oatibix biscuits are high in oat fibre for a healthy gut, giving you an oatily great start to your day.Wholegrain cereals can help to manage blood glucose levels, particularly if you have type 2 diabetes, as they release glucose more slowly as they are low GI.