Three carbs that are worth it...
With the post about Kim's Magic Pop, I thought I'd list a few carbs I think are worth it:
Pop rice (or the magic pop)
What is it?: A popped rice cake that is thin, light and very crispy. Most stores that carry them have a special machine to make them.
Why is it worth it: They are like 16 calories and 4g carbs. Find a serving of crackers that can beat those numbers. I dare you!!! You can eat tuna on it, peanut butter on it. Damn near anything on it, and still come out ahead!
Yeah, but what's the catch: I haven't found one yet. Maybe that they get stale fast, even if you seal them up well. So if you live alone, have a plan to use them.
Fiber One Original
What is it?: Seriously?
Why is it worth it?: Half a cup = 14g fiber (25 carbs total so 9 net grams of carbs) and they add a nice crunch to the top of yogurt. I also make them into crumbs for crumb crusts and to coat chicken nuggets (just sub the crumbs I list on the recipe for fiber one crumbs) and mozzarella sticks.
Yeah, but what's the catch?: The texture doesn't agree with everyone and if you aren't a fan of "Come to Jesus" bathroom moments, they could be problematic for you.
Arctic Zero Frozen Dessert
What is it?: A frozen dessert that is sold at Whole Foods and other retailers.
Why is it worth it?: RIDICULOUSLY low-cal. Like a half cup serving is 32 calories? You could eat the whole pint it comes in for 150 calories (not that I ever thought about doing that). And it has a bit more protein than most frozen desserts have.
Yeah, but what's the catch?: Some of the flavors are a bit weak but check it. At 32 calories a serving you can put damn near anything ON it and still come out ahead. I try to keep it honest. On the chocolate flavor, I nuke a tablespoon of natural peanut butter and a big dollop of fat-free whippage. Or a portion of sugar-free caramel sauce and whippage. Or nuts and whippage. Or sugar-free chocolate sauce and whippage. DO YOU GET WHERE I AM GOING WITH THIS??? And aside from the peanut butter and nut sundaes...none of these manages to be over 100 calories for a full ice cream sundae.
Pop rice (or the magic pop)
What is it?: A popped rice cake that is thin, light and very crispy. Most stores that carry them have a special machine to make them.
Why is it worth it: They are like 16 calories and 4g carbs. Find a serving of crackers that can beat those numbers. I dare you!!! You can eat tuna on it, peanut butter on it. Damn near anything on it, and still come out ahead!
Yeah, but what's the catch: I haven't found one yet. Maybe that they get stale fast, even if you seal them up well. So if you live alone, have a plan to use them.
Fiber One Original
What is it?: Seriously?
Why is it worth it?: Half a cup = 14g fiber (25 carbs total so 9 net grams of carbs) and they add a nice crunch to the top of yogurt. I also make them into crumbs for crumb crusts and to coat chicken nuggets (just sub the crumbs I list on the recipe for fiber one crumbs) and mozzarella sticks.
Yeah, but what's the catch?: The texture doesn't agree with everyone and if you aren't a fan of "Come to Jesus" bathroom moments, they could be problematic for you.
Arctic Zero Frozen Dessert
What is it?: A frozen dessert that is sold at Whole Foods and other retailers.
Why is it worth it?: RIDICULOUSLY low-cal. Like a half cup serving is 32 calories? You could eat the whole pint it comes in for 150 calories (not that I ever thought about doing that). And it has a bit more protein than most frozen desserts have.
Yeah, but what's the catch?: Some of the flavors are a bit weak but check it. At 32 calories a serving you can put damn near anything ON it and still come out ahead. I try to keep it honest. On the chocolate flavor, I nuke a tablespoon of natural peanut butter and a big dollop of fat-free whippage. Or a portion of sugar-free caramel sauce and whippage. Or nuts and whippage. Or sugar-free chocolate sauce and whippage. DO YOU GET WHERE I AM GOING WITH THIS??? And aside from the peanut butter and nut sundaes...none of these manages to be over 100 calories for a full ice cream sundae.
RNY Gastric Bypass 1-8-08 350/327/200 (HW/SW/CW). I spend most of my time playing with my food over at Bariatric Foodie - check me out!
Fiber one 90 cal brownies.
The 2 I eat a day are worth 180 calories as they keep me going daily!
The 2 I eat a day are worth 180 calories as they keep me going daily!
Paul C.
First 5K 9/27/20 46:32 - 11 weeks post op (PR 28:55 8/15/11)
First 10K 7/04/2011 1:03 First 15K 9/18/2011 1:37
First Half Marathon 10/02/2011 2:27:44 (PR 2:24:35)
First Half Ironman 9/30/12 7:32:04
First 5K 9/27/20 46:32 - 11 weeks post op (PR 28:55 8/15/11)
First 10K 7/04/2011 1:03 First 15K 9/18/2011 1:37
First Half Marathon 10/02/2011 2:27:44 (PR 2:24:35)
First Half Ironman 9/30/12 7:32:04
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RNY Gastric Bypass 1-8-08 350/327/200 (HW/SW/CW). I spend most of my time playing with my food over at Bariatric Foodie - check me out!
See #1 on my list. And it's Coco-Pop. But has nothing to do with chocolate, believe it or not.
RNY Gastric Bypass 1-8-08 350/327/200 (HW/SW/CW). I spend most of my time playing with my food over at Bariatric Foodie - check me out!
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