Let's talk cous cous
LauraMcF2015
Posts: 11 Member
Hi guys,
So cous cous is a new phnomenom to me. I've been having 70g at lunch (1/2 a pack) with chicken. Is it healthy? It's low in calories but wondered if it's a good every day lunch!
Thanks
Laura
So cous cous is a new phnomenom to me. I've been having 70g at lunch (1/2 a pack) with chicken. Is it healthy? It's low in calories but wondered if it's a good every day lunch!
Thanks
Laura
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It's basically pasta, from my understanding. Nothing wrong with pasta.0
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It also has protein and is super simple to make I have it every couple of weeks to change things up.0
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Cous cous is a type of semolina. It is made from the bran portion of milled wheat. The nutrition profile is:
As you can see, it is low in fat, high in carbs, and has a moderate protein macro profile.
I don't eat it every day, but I eat it frequently ( 2-4/month ). It is a healthy addition to your carb rotation.
Your chicken and cous cous, possibly paired with some fruit or veg, is a fine choice for a mid day meal. Just remember IIFYM and CICO, and hit your daily/weekly targets.
You will experience any carb/wheat based dietary issues when eating it, so if you are PCOS/IR/GI then plan accordingly.
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Just be aware of portion sizes and make sure you're weighing it (pre-packaged foods often contain more weight than stated on the packet).
If you like it and are keeping within your calorie and macro goals then continue as you are.0 -
I love Israeli cous cous for salads (sometimes called "pearl cous cous". The grains are larger than the more familiar Moroccan cous cous which blends better with the other ingredients.0
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Thanks so much to all of you! Absolutely weighing it and watching my carb intake. Great news and thanks again0
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I just added this to my grocery list. Love cous cous! I love dumping it into Campbell's Tomato soup. Probably not the most everyday maco friendly food but hey, whatever!0
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I love it, but as I'm minding my carbs I find quinoa the better alternative. It's amazing as a base for taboule salad!0
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It depends on how you define healthy.
It is basically pasta made with white flour. It is NOT a grain--many people confuse it with bulgar wheat.0 -
"healthy" is pretty relative...there are many people who think grains and pasta and whatnot are the devil...I am not one of those people.0
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It is pasta. Nothing special.0
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