Multigrain vs. whole wheat bread

On Apr 11, 1:19*pm, Billy wrote:
In article , Jim
wrote:





Billy wrote:
In article ,
*"FOB" wrote:

Read the label, if the carbs fit into your limit you can have some though
I
wouldn't advise having them constantly, only for an occasional sandwich.
There are some flatbreads that are much better in carbs and ingredients
that
made fine sandwiches.

Gary wrote:
| I find I can control my weight better whenb I keep my carb intake
| within reasonable limits.
|
| Lately I have been enjoying the flavor and texture of multigrain
| bread, but have begun to wonder whether it is really good for me in
| the low-carb context, or even whether it fits in as a low-glycemic
| substitute for whole wheat bread.
|
| Does anyone know anything about how these breads differ?

Any brands to look for?

FlatOut is one that comes in different flavors. There are tortillas
which are low carb as well. These generally sell at a premium price.

Thanks, Jim.
It looks like corn tortillas in general are good for low carbs. Local
ones are 25 g/2. Their low carb tortillas, at 3 g. carbs each, have the
right numbers, but gastronomically, they compete with cardboard in taste.


Corn tortillas in general are NOT good for low carb. If you use one
for a wrap, it's the same as making a sandwich out of two slices of
white bread. In some cases, even worse. Two slices of white bread
have around 25g of carbs, just like your tortilla wrap.

There are a variety of LC wraps that get down to around 10g or less
net carbs. The best product of that type that I found were the flax
flat breads from Damascus Bakeries. One local supermarket here in NJ
used to carry them, but the store closed. I haven't found them
anywhere on line. Costco carries the whole wheat versions which are
10g of carb.

One thing these are excellent for is making a personal pizza. You
just blind bake them on a sheet pan until they just start to get
golden brown at the edges. Then apply the sauce and toppings and
return to the oven or broiler to just melt the cheese.





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I'm glad you mentioned the Damascas flax rollups, I couldn't think of their
name. I used to eat them all the time and then got off on other kicks. Got
them at a fancy local veggie and specialty market. Here's their site:
http://www.damascusbakery.com/#products_rollups.cfm



wrote:
|
| Corn tortillas in general are NOT good for low carb. If you use one
| for a wrap, it's the same as making a sandwich out of two slices of
| white bread. In some cases, even worse. Two slices of white bread
| have around 25g of carbs, just like your tortilla wrap.
|
| There are a variety of LC wraps that get down to around 10g or less
| net carbs. The best product of that type that I found were the flax
| flat breads from Damascus Bakeries. One local supermarket here in NJ
| used to carry them, but the store closed. I haven't found them
| anywhere on line. Costco carries the whole wheat versions which are
| 10g of carb.
|
| One thing these are excellent for is making a personal pizza. You
| just blind bake them on a sheet pan until they just start to get
| golden brown at the edges. Then apply the sauce and toppings and
| return to the oven or broiler to just melt the cheese.
|

Billy wrote:
"FOB" wrote:

Read the label, if the carbs fit into your limit you can have some though I
wouldn't advise having them constantly, only for an occasional sandwich.
There are some flatbreads that are much better in carbs and ingredients that
made fine sandwiches.

Any brands to look for?

Being wheat intolerant I can't have most of the soft and fluffy breads.

I like various brands of rye crsipbreads. Wasa Light Rye is the lowest
total carb of the ones I've tried. Ryecrisp has small slices but it's
pressed to make it thinner but that also makes it denser.

I also like 100% rye steamed bread that's made in Danmark and Germany.
Various brands. The slices are thin because it's heavy and it would be
very carby with thick slices.

I've tried fluffy rice based breads like from N-ergy but they don't have
enough flavor for me. Carbs without flavor isn't my target. ;^(

In article ,
"FOB" wrote:
The nutrition info for the plain says 18g total cards and 6g fiber, but
then right to the side it says 12g net carbs. Am I to understand that
fiber is counted as carbs, but not digestible, which leads to the 12g
net carbs?

I'm glad you mentioned the Damascas flax rollups, I couldn't think of their
name. I used to eat them all the time and then got off on other kicks. Got
them at a fancy local veggie and specialty market. Here's their site:
http://www.damascusbakery.com/#products_rollups.cfm



wrote:
|
| Corn tortillas in general are NOT good for low carb. If you use one
| for a wrap, it's the same as making a sandwich out of two slices of
| white bread. In some cases, even worse. Two slices of white bread
| have around 25g of carbs, just like your tortilla wrap.
|
| There are a variety of LC wraps that get down to around 10g or less
| net carbs. The best product of that type that I found were the flax
| flat breads from Damascus Bakeries. One local supermarket here in NJ
| used to carry them, but the store closed. I haven't found them
| anywhere on line. Costco carries the whole wheat versions which are
| 10g of carb.
|
| One thing these are excellent for is making a personal pizza. You
| just blind bake them on a sheet pan until they just start to get
| golden brown at the edges. Then apply the sauce and toppings and
| return to the oven or broiler to just melt the cheese.
|
--
- Billy
"Fascism should more properly be called corporatism because it is the
merger of state and corporate power." - Benito Mussolini.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Arn3lF5XSUg
http://www.thirdworldtraveler.com/Zinn/HZinn_page.html

In article ,
Doug Freyburger wrote:

Billy wrote:
"FOB" wrote:

Read the label, if the carbs fit into your limit you can have some though
I
wouldn't advise having them constantly, only for an occasional sandwich.
There are some flatbreads that are much better in carbs and ingredients
that
made fine sandwiches.

Any brands to look for?

Being wheat intolerant I can't have most of the soft and fluffy breads.

I like various brands of rye crsipbreads. Wasa Light Rye is the lowest
total carb of the ones I've tried.
What is the surface area (a X b) of the bread?
Ryecrisp has small slices but it's
pressed to make it thinner but that also makes it denser.

I also like 100% rye steamed bread that's made in Danmark and Germany.
Various brands.
Another good idea. Thanks.
The slices are thin because it's heavy and it would be
very carby with thick slices.

I've tried fluffy rice based breads like from N-ergy but they don't have
enough flavor for me. Carbs without flavor isn't my target. ;^(
Life without flavor ;^(

Presently constructing my sandwiches with whole wheat. I was losing
weight with it for awhile, but I seem to have found a plateau.

It was a useful trip to a.s.d.l.c. today. Thanks to all.
--
- Billy
"Fascism should more properly be called corporatism because it is the
merger of state and corporate power." - Benito Mussolini.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Arn3lF5XSUg
http://www.thirdworldtraveler.com/Zinn/HZinn_page.html

No, the flax rollups say 15 total, 9 fiber, they are down in the middle of
the second row. They are the ones that taste good and are best for you.
Flax is good in many ways.

Your understanding of the calculation is correct. In the U.S., total carbs
include fiber carbs, net carbs is the difference.

Billy wrote:
| In article ,

| The nutrition info for the plain says 18g total cards and 6g fiber,
| but then right to the side it says 12g net carbs. Am I to understand
| that fiber is counted as carbs, but not digestible, which leads to
| the 12g net carbs?
|

In article ,
"FOB" wrote:

No, the flax rollups say 15 total, 9 fiber, they are down in the middle of
the second row. They are the ones that taste good and are best for you.
Flax is good in many ways.
I had been looking at the plain rollups.
My understanding is that heat destroys omega-3s. Am I wrong in this
presumption?

Your understanding of the calculation is correct. In the U.S., total carbs
include fiber carbs, net carbs is the difference.

Billy wrote:
| In article ,

| The nutrition info for the plain says 18g total cards and 6g fiber,
| but then right to the side it says 12g net carbs. Am I to understand
| that fiber is counted as carbs, but not digestible, which leads to
| the 12g net carbs?
|
--
- Billy
"Fascism should more properly be called corporatism because it is the
merger of state and corporate power." - Benito Mussolini.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Arn3lF5XSUg
http://www.thirdworldtraveler.com/Zinn/HZinn_page.html

wrote:

Corn tortillas in general are NOT good for low carb.

Being wheat intolerant I'm stuck with them anyways if I'm going to use
something as a pizza crust. All of the low carb wraps I have seen so
far are wheat based.

Billy wrote:
Doug Freyburger wrote:

I like various brands of rye crsipbreads. Wasa Light Rye is the lowest
total carb of the ones I've tried.

What is the surface area (a X b) of the bread?

Wasa crisps are about 3 inches by 6 inches. About the same size as
other crisp breads like Stoned Wheat Thins or Ak Mok. They are not as
low in carbs as I would like but they are more fiber and less starch
than most of the easily found options and they are wheat free.

Wasa makes several other recipes that are the same size with different
grains.

Susan wrote:
FOB wrote:

No, the flax rollups say 15 total ... Flax is good in many ways.

Unless you're male; there's some discussion there about the estrogenic
properties.

I take it this parallels the soy issue? My take on soy is I would not
want to use it as a staple of my diet (common by vegitarians) but having
a meal based on soy a couple of times per month should not be a problem.