Spuds, Pasta & Rice?

_Jimlad_ · 9 May 2006 at 16:14

So if I wanna watch my calories but like something like one of the above with me chicken and veg… what do I go for? What the best calorie wise? I know cous cous is quite good but not sure how that works out calorie and fat wise..

Any ideas guys and gals?

also what other alternatives are there these days? I wanna get the cals down but still have a fair portion..

_Jimlad_ · 9 May 2006 at 16:19

holly35 said:
Try whole grain rice, or pasta. Or Sweet Potatoes theyre better for you than the ordinary jacket!

I've decided to cut down on carbs (not cut them out) but my diet consists so much of bread pasta and potatoes Im going to try and stop eating them, and replace it with salads and fish and meats more!

ok cool, will check the sweet spud range out...

i need my carbs as hit the gym for diffirent classes & workouts everyday

_Jimlad_ · 9 May 2006 at 16:23

starnge how it works, i lost over 7 stone on slimming world eating nothing but carbs! - now i have lost the weight i stick to cals and find you get little for your cals when it comes to carbs

_Jimlad_ · 9 May 2006 at 16:28

riddlermarc said:
Sorry, what's GI?

http://kpatra.com/GIdiet.htm

_Jimlad_ · 9 May 2006 at 16:32

vonhelmet said:
Sweet potatoes are frickin' awesome.

yeah i was just reading up on them on the net, seem like they are one of the best root veggies going... not sure if they will go with every meal though

_Jimlad_ · 9 May 2006 at 22:57

jim5000 said:
I just want to say one word: Beans.

yeah i was thinking about lentles mashed up, i wonder how they fair caliore wise