At the moment I have been calculating how much carbs & calories I eat in a day Vs. my exercise routine.. and I eat way too many carbs, So I am trying to substitute my main ones with lower carb options (Goal is to lose 10kgs).. So if anyone can give me some tips on Low carb substitute for the High Carb foods I have listed that would be great!!
I am Making Tuna Patties for Dinner tonight & was wondering what I can use to Substitute the Mashed Potato in them??
Thanks in advance to everyone who answers :)
2007-02-28 13:00:58 · 12 answers · asked by channille 3 in Health ➔ Diet & Fitness
Cauliflower does work wonderful for faux mashed potatoes! For pasta, I use dreamfields which is specifically made for lowcarb eating. It is the ONLY brand that I can not tell the difference between low carb and normal. I choose wild rice or brown rice when we have it. We don't really have a substitute for bread although we do use low carb tortillas at times. Go to http://www.lowcarb.ca/ and take a look at the support forum. There are tons of good ideas and recipes too for lowering your carbs. You just have to be a bit more creative but low carb DOES work!
2007-02-28 18:11:20 · answer #1 · answered by barelysane 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-05-13 01:25:39 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Low Carb Substitute For Bread
2016-11-07 00:17:45 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-12-24 03:51:06 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm not on a low-carb diet (I run - it wouldn't be healthy), but I do watch my fiber intake like a hawk. Those 4 things you listed are the ones I have to be the most careful about:
Potatoes: Still have them once in a while, but measure out the portion size, and I don't add more than 1 pat of butter to them (no heavy cream, no cheese). I top them with other vegetables instead (salsa, chives, green onions, etc).
Bread: High fiber, low calorie. There are a couple varieties of bread that have 70-80 calories for 5-6 grams of fiber for BOTH slices, not 220 for one. Don't just switch this out for a wrap or tortilla - these can have just as many, if not more, calories. Cut it out completely... lettuce leaf works too.
Pasta: High fiber, whole grain, whole wheat pasta. 190 calories for a serving, 5g of fiber. Add an equal amount of sauteed vegetables, and you won't even notice that you are only eating 2oz.
Rice: Medium to long grain brown rice... or, I buy pilafs with a number of whole grains in it. About 200 calories per serving with 6 to 8g of fiber. I buy mine in the organic/health food store. Bunch of different names, but it will have some pearled barley, flax, and a bunch of other seeds in it. Also high in Omega-3s.
Good luck!
2007-02-28 13:28:12 · answer #5 · answered by Patti C 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Potato = steamed, mashed cauliflower
Bread = 100% stone ground whole wheat bread
Pasta = Spinach flavored whole wheat pasta
Rice = Whole grain brown rice.
When you are making tuna patties, you can mash the steamed cauliflower to use instead of the mashed potatoes, but you must add a little scrambled egg to the mix to make sure that the patties hold together. Yum!
2007-02-28 13:06:59 · answer #6 · answered by nora22000 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Here are a few ideas: I'm not familiar with tuna patties, but I sometimes make salmon patties with some crushed saltine crackers, egg whites, and salt and pepper. Saltines of course are not carb-free, but have a lot less calories than mashed potatoes, and so would be more weight-loss-friendly. Cooked, pureed cauliflower mashed with skim milk, low-fat cheddar cheese, and a bit of salt is a surprisingly good alternative to mashed potatoes and have a lot less carbs and calories. Instead of bread for sandwiches, I use light, whole wheat English muffins. They have only 100 calories and 8 grams of fiber - compare that to 2 slices of bread! Overall, I suggest eating less carbs by eating lots of lean protein (chicken breast, tuna, salmon, lean ground turkey, beans, low-fat cheese, low-fat yogurt) and vegetables. Some carbs are necessary for a balanced diet, but it's best to eat those that are low in sugar and processed grains, and high in whole grains and fiber. To maintain my weight, I find it important to count calories (rather than carbs), making sure I burn more than I consume. Of course, exercising is equally important in maintaining this balance. Hope my suggestions are helpful!
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2016-04-16 11:53:42 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
mashed celery root or cauliflower is supposed to be a good substitute for potatoes but I don't know how that would work in patties.
2007-02-28 13:11:57 · answer #8 · answered by britchic 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2014-09-07 18:15:16 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋