How bad are flour tortillas?
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healthytwentytwo wrote: »Switch to whole wheat tortillas Imo they taste the same and are healthier
Mission Brand flour tortilla- 140 calories, 24g carbs, 1g fiber, 1g sugar, 4g protein
wheat tortilla- 130 calories, 25g carbs, 3g fiber, 3g sugar, 4 protein
http://www.prevention.com/content/which-healthier-corn-tortillas-vs-flour-tortillas0 -
OP, you might want to look into low carb tortillas. Nothing wrong with regular tortillas, but I actually like low carb ones better and they are only 60-80 calories, and have a lot of protein and fiber too. More expensive but I'll never go back. I love Tumaro's, la Tortilla Factory, and Flat Out.0
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foods are not good or bad. they are food.
if it fits in your calorie and macro goals.... go for it....0 -
I get the low carb wheat fiber flour tortillas from trader joes because they are lower calorie and actually good lol. I'm not low carb at all. They are taco sized for 45 cal for the weight given on the package - however I weigh them because I've never had a flour tortilla be the weight on the package - any brand. The tj ones usually end up 50ish calories. Definitely weigh any flour tortilla no matter the brand.
Most of the time I use corn tortillas and crisp them up myself for tacos or I buy the tostadas.0 -
OP, you might want to look into low carb tortillas. Nothing wrong with regular tortillas, but I actually like low carb ones better and they are only 60-80 calories, and have a lot of protein and fiber too. More expensive but I'll never go back. I love Tumaro's, la Tortilla Factory, and Flat Out.
Second this. I have no issue with carbs... i simply find some carbs make me feel full... and some carbs add calories and leave me hungry. I find complex carbs tend to have more staying power. If you don't feel hungry and hit your goals... eat whatever you want. If you struggle... I say swap out the simple carbs for more complex carbs.0 -
If you do make your own try and use organic corn. All other is genetically modified and if you are going to put the effort into making them why not use better ingredients. Spelt flower is even better. Just trying to be helpful.0
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healthytwentytwo wrote: »Switch to whole wheat tortillas Imo they taste the same and are healthier
Mission Brand flour tortilla- 140 calories, 24g carbs, 1g fiber, 1g sugar, 4g protein
wheat tortilla- 130 calories, 25g carbs, 3g fiber, 3g sugar, 4 protein
ITYMTS
Ezekiel 4:9 - Sprouted Grain Tortillas -150 calories, 24g carbs, 5g fiber, 0g sugar, 6g protein
Only slightly better nutritionally (and I grant you, more expensive), but dang, so much tastier, and (to me) more filling.
(I don't dispute your main point, BTW - the difference between equivalent quality/price white and "whole wheat" tortillas is usually negligible. Many of the "whole wheat" ones have a big fraction of white flour anyway.)0 -
I like both wheat and corn tortillas. The flour ones I get locally are 100 cals each (fajita size, smaller than the burrito "wrap" ones). The corn ones I prefer are 50 cals each, but I have to double up on them otherwise they break. So, basically the same either way (small macro difference, but doesn't impact my whole day).
I eat either based on what I have and my mood.0 -
Carlos_421 wrote: »
Lies. This is the recipe we use and it is super simple: http://www.annies-eats.com/2011/11/01/diy-flour-tortillas/0 -
Carlos_421 wrote: »
Also, corn tortillas. I'd rather have no tortillas
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I love tortillas! I look for the ones with whole wheat or sprouted wheat. Right now Maria and Ricardo sprouted wheat are my favorite -7 G protein per tortilla. I agree with everyone above.0
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Depending on size, about as bad as a potato, worse than a tomato, and better than an avocado. In short, They're just like any other food with calories, how easily any food can fit within your calorie budget determines how much of it to eat and how often to have it. It's best not complicate foods for now. Just eat things you like that fit into your calories and don't get lost in details and labels of specific foods.0
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It only takes 2 minutes and 30 seconds to cook old-fashioned oats in the microwave.
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Hi, I have one most days for lunch with ham and a packet of low calorie crisps, approx 190 calories for the tortilla and it's the only bread product that I eat. To be honest, as long as I'm within a good range of my calories, I don't think it's any problem. It's quick and convenient, and if I had to hang around to long whilst making my lunch I will start to pick at everything else in the fridge;) good luck X0
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If they fit in calories they're fine. I prefer to use the corn tortillas though. The smaller ones from Mission run a serving size of 3 shells for about 120 cals which is noteably less than the bigger flour tortillas. Steam them and they're pliable and tasty. We made some amazing turkey tacos by baking them over the oven rack for aome nice crunchy shells.0
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OP, you might want to look into low carb tortillas. Nothing wrong with regular tortillas, but I actually like low carb ones better and they are only 60-80 calories, and have a lot of protein and fiber too. More expensive but I'll never go back. I love Tumaro's, la Tortilla Factory, and Flat Out.
Ditto. I have bought ole wellness for years just because it's easier to fit into my calories and the taste is better!0 -
williams969 wrote: »I like both wheat and corn tortillas. The flour ones I get locally are 100 cals each (fajita size, smaller than the burrito "wrap" ones). The corn ones I prefer are 50 cals each, but I have to double up on them otherwise they break. So, basically the same either way (small macro difference, but doesn't impact my whole day).
I eat either based on what I have and my mood.
I find that dry frying corn tortillas in a pan keeps them from breaking when I'm making tacos.0 -
Love Ezekial 4:9 but did not know they make tortillas! I bet they are amazing! I love their sprouted grain bread....the best is the one in the blue bag. Gotta try that bread if you have not!0
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I just came in to say, make your own! I did it the first time last month and i seriously cannot stop making tortillas. LOL
They are SO easy, and SO much better than store bought.0
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