When A Child Has Diabetes. Denis Daneman

       Hot Oatmeal

       Hot Multigrain Cereal and Hot Oatmeal

       Mindful Morsels

      Wheat germ is very nutrient-dense. Just 2 tsp (10 mL) is an excellent source of manganese and also supplies folacin, thiamine, magnesium and zinc.

Multigrain Cereal with Fruit

      A steaming bowl of this tasty cereal will get you off to a good start in the morning.

      VEGAN FRIENDLY

       MAKES 8 SERVINGS

       •Works best in a small (3½ quart) slow cooker (see Tip, page 22)

       •Greased slow cooker stoneware

½ cup	brown rice	125 mL
½ cup	millet (see Tips, below)	125 mL
½ cup	wheat berries	125 mL
2	medium all-purpose apples, peeled, cored and thinly sliced	2
4 cups	water (see Tips, below)	1 L
½ tsp	vanilla	2 mL
½ cup	chopped pitted soft dates, preferably Medjool (see Tips, below) Wheat germ, optional	125 mL

      1.In prepared slow cooker stoneware, combine rice, millet, wheat berries and apples. Add water and vanilla. Cover and cook on Low for up to 8 hours or overnight. Add dates and stir well. Serve sprinkled with wheat germ, if using.

Tips

      Like lentils, some millet may contain bits of dirt or discolored grains. If your millet looks grimy, rinse it thoroughly in a pot of water before using. Swish it around and remove any offending particles, then rinse under cold running water.

      This cereal tends to get dry and brown around the edges if cooked for longer than 8 hours. If you need to cook it for longer, add an additional ½ cup (125 mL) of water.

      If you’re not using Medjool dates, which are naturally soft, place the chopped dates in a microwave-safe dish, cover with water and microwave on High for 30 seconds to soften before adding to cereal.

Apple Oatmeal with Wheat Berries

      This flavorful cereal is an adaptation of a recipe that appeared in Eat, Drink and Be Healthy: The Harvard Medical School Guide to Healthy Eating.

      VEGAN FRIENDLY

       MAKES 8 SERVINGS

       •Works best in a small (3½ quart) slow cooker (see Tip, below)

       •Greased slow cooker stoneware

1½ cups	steel-cut oats	375 mL
½ cup	wheat berries	125 mL
2	apples, peeled, cored and chopped	2
½ tsp	ground cinnamon	2 mL
½ tsp	vanilla	2 mL
3½ cups	water	875 mL
1 cup	apple juice	250 mL

      1.In prepared slow cooker, combine steel-cut oats, wheat berries, apples, cinnamon and vanilla. Add water and apple juice. Cover and cook on High for 4 hours or on Low for 8 hours or overnight. Stir well.

Tip

      If you are cooking this cereal in a large oval slow cooker, reduce the cooking time by half.

       Mindful Morsels

      Breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Not only does a good breakfast help you feel energized and keep you productive throughout the day, it is also good for your heart and helps keep your weight under control. Research shows a link between eating breakfast, particularly whole grain cereals, and lower levels of cholesterol. For instance, a study in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition reported that healthy women who skipped breakfast paid the price with higher levels of blood cholesterol and lower levels of insulin. They also snacked more during the day, consuming more calories than they would have if they had enjoyed a morning meal.

Irish Oatmeal

      Although rolled oats are very tasty, my favorite oat cereal is steel-cut oats, which are often sold under the name “Irish Oatmeal.” They have more flavor than rolled oats and an appealing crunchy texture.

      VEGAN FRIENDLY

       MAKES 4 SERVINGS

       •Works best in a small (3½ quart) slow cooker (see Tips, below)

       •Greased slow cooker stoneware

1 cup	steel-cut oats	250 mL
½ tsp	salt	2 mL
4 cups	water	1 L

      1.In prepared slow cooker, combine oats and salt. Add water. Cover and cook on High for 4 hours or on Low for 8 hours or overnight. Stir well.

Tips

      If you are cooking this cereal in a large oval slow cooker, reduce the cooking time by half.

      If you prefer a creamier version of this cereal, make it using half skim or 2% evaporated milk and half water. This will add 1 Low-fat Milk Exchange/ 1 Carbohydrate Choice per serving.

       Mindful Morsels

      Many people enjoy a cup of coffee at breakfast and at other times throughout the day. In common with soft drinks, tea and chocolate, coffee contains caffeine. Experts recommend that healthy adults consume no more than 400 mg to 450 mg of caffeine per day, the amount in approximately three 8-oz (250 mL) cups of coffee. (Pregnant women should consume no more than 300 mg per day.) In addition to the well-known ability of too much caffeine to make you jittery, it can also affect bone density and risk of fractures. Studies indicate that people who drink coffee are less prone to these effects if they have enough calcium in their diet.

Creamy Morning Millet with Apples

      If you’re tired of the same old breakfast, perk up your taste buds by enjoying millet as a cereal. You