Perfect Nutrition Cereals?

[nathanwalden]

Are there any cereals or foods that don't have to be cooked that are perfect nutrition? The people I live with are not taking the coronavirus seriously so I've separated myself from them. I have health issues and need to be separated from them. I would like to find healthy foods that I don't have to cook or go around people.

[MINNIE]

I would suggest oatmeal as a nutritious cereal that doesn't need cooking.
You can soak it overnight in your fridge with water, a non-dairy "milk" or whatever liquid you choose.
Add any other ingredients that you like: fruit, seeds, beans .

Look up overnight oats to see the creative combination s people come up with.
As far as perfect nutrition from any one cereral grain, I don't know the answer.
But oats can get you pretty close.

[VeggieSue]

Are there any cereals or foods that don't have to be cooked that are perfect nutrition?

Have you seen the Canned and Packaged Foods list on this site, located under the Education heading, in the Recipes section:

https://www.drmcdougall.com/health/educ ... ged-foods/

There are a number of cold cereals listed there. Just be sure to read labels - the lists are old and companies sometimes change their ingredients unannounced.

But being processed foods, no cold cereal is "perfect" but they're good enough. If you want perfect, eat a cold potato for breakfast. Make a sandwich of it on whole grain bread with some lettuce and tomato with a spritz of ketchup, mustard, or even a schmear of hummus on the bread. Now that is what many of us would describe as a perfect cold breakfast.

[VeggieSue]

Here's a short clip from Jeff Novick about granolas and plant milks you may be interested in, too:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-u39uU7 ... e=youtu.be

[Vanilla Orchid]

Here is my compliant adaptation of a recipe for Museli that used to be served at the Swiss House restaurant and later at Wailana Coffee House, both in Honolulu and both now closed. It was a very popular breakfast and snack:

Fill a large bowl about 1/2 full of quick or regular rolled oats.
chop a large or two small apples, no need to peel. Add them to the oats
pour it enough non-dairy milk to make a soupy mixture--it should be quite wet, as the oats will absorb a lot
Optional additions: a handful of raisins, and/or a tablespoon of cinnamon
Stir well and leave in the fridge for a few hours or overnight.
Serve topped with sliced banana.

The original version was topped with chopped walnuts, and also contained brown sugar and dairy milk instead of plant milk. I like mine better. You could add nuts if you don't need to watch your fat.

Enjoy!

Ezekiel cereal is pretty good also if you are looking for a quick dry cereal, but it's a bit pricey.

[Mom+Me]

nathanwalden, I am so sorry to learn of your situation but very proud of you for sticking to your convictions and staying on-plan!

All of the ideas above are great! I just wanted to add that if you could buy a small microwave (about $50) or something like the below (about $25), I would think that one of these items would be very beneficial for you. Keep in mind that potatoes are really a perfect food. They have everything you need and can be topped with a rotating variety of items--dried herbs and a little salt, veggies, salsa, ketchup, mustard, BBQ sauce, etc.. Also, if you had a microwave, not only could you cook potatoes, oatmeal, and rice, but could cook the steamer veggies in the bags (often under $1 at Wal-Mart and Aldi in the freezer, but you may not have access to a fridge/freezer).

I have cooked cut up potatoes in here, but had to keep adding water. It boils very fast, so you really can't walk away from it: https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B07XFCRG ... JlZGlyZWN0

If you don't want non-stick, this is an option: https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B07XXVQL ... UTF8&psc=1

We had one of these years ago when we traveled: https://www.amazon.com/Proctor-Silex-48 ... 297&sr=8-4 It was perfect for boiling water for Dr. McDougall's Right Foods Cups, another option, but the cups need either boiling water (preferred method) or microwave. Here's the link to the cups
https://www.rightfoods.com/ , but they can often be found cheaper in stores. Also, the entrees often have more sodium than you'd want. Simply put less of the seasoning packet in and adjust to taste.

Another option is a small slow-cooker like this for $15. https://www.amazon.com/MST-250XS-Electr ... ock&sr=8-3 Oatmeal, beans, lentils, soup, etc. can be cooked in here with yummy results. The 1+1/2 qt. I find is better than the 1qt.. Of course you could get a 3 qt. or larger, too, but they don't work well if they're not at least half filled. Just keep in mind that it is a slow cooker, not a quick cooking device like an Instant Pot. For about $55, this would be an all-around option https://www.amazon.com/Crock-Pot-Multi- ... 69&sr=8-11 that can slow cook, pressure cook, and simmer like the first item I linked, but it has more room and you could easily cook pasta, vegetables, etc.. If I could only by one item, it would be this. Yes, it's more money than the other cooking pots mentioned above, but it's really a one stop shop. This particular item is non-stick for easy clean-up, especially if you don't have access to a kitchen. If you want a stainless steel cooking pot, Instant Pot is the brand for that.

Good luck to you; you can do this! Please keep us posted on what you end up doing and/or if you have more questions.