Carbohydrates

mooz

Can anyone suggest some carbohydrates that are low in calories besides fruits and vegetables? A majority of my carbs come by means of veggies and fruits but I am really missing rice/bread/pasta. Not that Ive eliminated these from my diet, I start each morning with a bagel, but they are so calorie heavy that it doesn't seem worth it to eat more of them besides the bagel in the morning.

sagithia

whole wheat pasta is amazing because it takes a while for you body to process and gives you the energy that you need!

lutzsher

I have been consuming the weight watchers multigrain or whole wheat bread. The slices are small and a bit thin but it is the only bread that is low enough in calories that I can actually have 2 slices, so a sandwich on occassion. I was really missing bread so was happy to find this. We also have whole wheat couscous on occassion as my husband loves it and it fulfills my carb craving.

antiadipose

my huge bowl of oatmeal feels a whole lot more than 150 calories thats for sure!!! (well i do add flax meal, milk, and fruits/nuts) but it ends up a huge bowl!

antiadipose

and natures own 100% whole wheat bread is 50 calories a slice.

smuehlbauer

I eat Arnolds sandwich things and whole grain pitas.
Both yummy and I usually fill them with veggies.

smuehlbauer

I eat Arnolds sandwich things and whole grain pitas.
Both yummy and I usually fill them with veggies.

sandwich thins......

mooz

I gotta check out the bread aisle a little more carefully when I go shopping this weekend and see if my store carries any of these brands.

I tried the whole wheat pasta but a serving is only 2oz and right now that really isn't enough for me. I feel ... cheated somewhat. I'm Italian so I'm used to eating very large quanties of pasta. lol!

baggins706

Whole wheat pasta/breads, brown rice, pancake mix and oatmeal!

Nelski

I tried the whole wheat pasta but a serving is only 2oz and right now that really isn't enough for me. I feel ... cheated somewhat. I'm Italian so I'm used to eating very large quanties of pasta. lol!

I'm pretty sure a serving of regular pasta is 2 oz also.

PJilly

That's 2 ounces dry. It's considerably more than that when it's cooked. :happy:

mooz

I know this'll be jaw dropping but servings of pasta that I'm used to are upwards of 4cups. That's what we would normally have.

2oz dried pasta is usually 1.5 cups after it's cooked. Big difference from the 4c. I know I should be getting used to it but I can't. I'd almost rather go without pasta but I really would like to eat a sandwich every once in a while. I love the bread ideas.

I buy Body Wise wraps. They're only 80 calories per wrap. I love those for our taco nights.

Barneystinson

Try quinoa, sweet potatoes, and wild rice.

imagymrat

Try quinoa, sweet potatoes, and wild rice.

Love quinoa, and you get a protein boost! I don't eat bread or pasta..i've come to the conclusion that my thighs would prefer that I don't indulge..so be it!

mooz

Quinoa...maybe I'm not cooking it right but I had it a few times and it tasted like grass. Any suggestions on how to make it palatible? Someone years ago said I wasn't washing it properly. Is there a way to prepare it?

Barneystinson

Quinoa...maybe I'm not cooking it right but I had it a few times and it tasted like grass. Any suggestions on how to make it palatible? Someone years ago said I wasn't washing it properly. Is there a way to prepare it?

Instead of cooking in water, I cook in chicken stock, spices, and lemon juice. It's really good that way.

Cathy_5011

Ha Ha I am Italian to and my family is used to having some form of a pasta dish 4 times a week. It has been really hard to cut it down to 1 day a week. I haven’t tried the wheat pasta yet. How does it taste? Is it a noticeable difference?

robstot

A baked potato with no butter or sour cream. Add a spice or sitr fry mushrroms and peppers on top. Do not be afraid of the potato, the carbs are good and the calories low. Sweet potato also great.

mooz

Quinoa...maybe I'm not cooking it right but I had it a few times and it tasted like grass. Any suggestions on how to make it palatible? Someone years ago said I wasn't washing it properly. Is there a way to prepare it?

Instead of cooking in water, I cook in chicken stock, spices, and lemon juice. It's really good that way.

Thanks, I'll try that on the weekend. I make my own stock and I have some in my freezer.

Cathy_5011

I gotta check out the bread aisle a little more carefully when I go shopping this weekend and see if my store carries any of these brands.

I tried the whole wheat pasta but a serving is only 2oz and right now that really isn't enough for me. I feel ... cheated somewhat. I'm Italian so I'm used to eating very large quanties of pasta. lol!

Ha Ha I am Italian to and my family is used to having some form of a pasta dish 4 times a week. It has been really hard to cut it down to 1 day a week. I haven’t tried the wheat pasta yet. How does it taste? Is it a noticeable difference?

mooz

A baked potato with no butter or sour cream. Add a spice or sitr fry mushrroms and peppers on top. Do not be afraid of the potato, the carbs are good and the calories low. Sweet potato also great.

I absolutely love potatoes and enjoy them whenever I can. I love roasting white potatoes and sweet potatoes with EVOO and some rosemary, salt & pepper. Yummy!