What are you eating/Doing today?

So I got some Wheat Bran yesterday (not in the baking aisle, with the hot cereals). 

Here are the stats:

For 1/2 cup (30g):

Calories - 100

Fat - 1.5g

Saturated - 0.2g

Sodium - 5mg

Carbs - 19g

Fibre 10g

Sugar 1g

Protein 5g

Here are my All Bran Bud stats:

Per 1/3 cup (28g):

Calories - 80

Fat  - 1g (no saturated or trans)

Sodium - 200 mg

Potassium - 270 mg

Carbs - 22g

Fibre - 11g

Sugar - 7g

Protein 3g

So the Wheat Bran wins on net carbs and sugar, and also has more protein and way less sodium. The All Bran Buds have fewer calories.

I'm going to try the Wheat Bran tomorrow and will let you know how it goes!

Thanx Julia for this info....I agree, seems like the wheat bran is the way to go....1/4 c. would be 9g carbs NET (if I'm calculating it correctly?).

Maybe I'll go to Bulk Barn (NOT today! LOL) and get a small amount to try it out....I think they have that type of bran.  When I get it, I'll let you know the stats...okey dokey??

Verity

Sounds great!  Although I agree, today is NOT the day to make the trek out to Bulk Barn!!!

Thanx Julia   Looking forward to your findings re the baking bran....never would have thought of that....would mix a lot better in my shake, than the buds 

No problem! HopefulBee posted the stats for a PC bran above:

For 3 tbsp: 40 cals, 7 grams of carbs & 6 grams of fibre, also 2 grams of protein

I'll let you know what I find out later today!

Someone last night was telling me they use probiotic pills. Have either you or verity tried that? One woman said she takes 3 in the morning and 3 at night and it solved her constipation problem.

That's interesting!  I haven't tried them myself, but used BioGaia probiotic drops for my kids quite a bit for digestive issues when they were little. 

I'm not sure if they have an adult version.  They are available without a prescription, but you have to ask the pharmacist for them because they're stored in the fridge.

I think I will try the pills and see if they help me. Although I use granola I make every morning I still often have a problem. It had natural bran, flax, oatmeal, nuts and other fiber. It should work and usually does but not always

Hi Pat....I'd be very interested in knowing which "brand" and "how many" Active Cells (per capsule) that woman is using???

Currently, I take the Life Brand....6 billion cells per capsule......2 caps @ one half hour before dinner.

*thinking, I might up these to "her" regimen and see if it helps with my constipation*

In the past, when I had a lot of "yeast infection" probs, I was taking about TEN of these daily so, guess it won't hurt to try upping my dosage.

I know you prolly won't be getting back to me today, as you're HOPEFULLY on your way out of town...have a FAB vacation!!! 

Verity

We are heading to the airport soon. Waiting for the limo. One woman said she used the life brand. the other felt the Jameson was better. It seems there are 4 strains and they are not sure which our bodies absorb after surgery so we should try to get more than one. Not sure if that makes sense. Shoppers drug mart has it on sale but nothing on the shelf of the store I went to. Guess I will try it when I get back