Low(ish) Carb DD Staples

[sorenkkg]

I just used 2 of my DD staples, and wanted to add them to the list:

1) bag of steam-able veggies (I've seen broccoli, cauli, a mix of the 2, as well as 'stir fry vegetables' that are actually steam in the bag (mostly broccoli, broccoli slaw, and some snow peas). About 25cal per cup or so, so usually about 100cal or so per bag!

2) I found a relatively low carb and low cal jarred tomato sauce. Mine is 50cal per 1/2c, and is just tomato basil flavor. I think it's "classico" brand, but I just read all the labels of the ones in the supermarket aisle and compare serving size and calories and carbs.

I just replaced doing a stir fry with oil (1tsp is 40cal) with steaming the veggies and adding the 1/2c of sauce on top afterward. More bulk and nutrition for just about the same calories!

S.

[cactusrose63]

Originally Posted by sorenkkg

I just used 2 of my DD staples, and wanted to add them to the list:

1) bag of steam-able veggies (I've seen broccoli, cauli, a mix of the 2, as well as 'stir fry vegetables' that are actually steam in the bag (mostly broccoli, broccoli slaw, and some snow peas). About 25cal per cup or so, so usually about 100cal or so per bag!

2) I found a relatively low carb and low cal jarred tomato sauce. Mine is 50cal per 1/2c, and is just tomato basil flavor. I think it's "classico" brand, but I just read all the labels of the ones in the supermarket aisle and compare serving size and calories and carbs.

I just replaced doing a stir fry with oil (1tsp is 40cal) with steaming the veggies and adding the 1/2c of sauce on top afterward. More bulk and nutrition for just about the same calories!

S.

Soren, I am all about the bulk on DD. Mentally more satisfying to me, as well as filling. Did I mention that I am very "mental"??

I like your steamable veggies idea. I use broccoli "slaw" and add 3 Trader Joe's turkey meatballs and some Laughing Cow light cheese (35 cals per wedge) and after it is "bulked up" a bit more with the protein, I split into two servings, for DDs at work for the week.

[jem51]

I bought some small (2 serving) cans of Del Monte no sugar added peach chunks at Big Lots. They have some splenda.
1/2 c is 30 cals.
Made a yummy breakfast w cottage cheese.

[Dottie]

I was reading an article about "superfoods" and they were going on and on about pomegranate. Well they're expensive here IF you can get them, so I ordered some off amazon, the brand is called Just Tomatoes (Just Pomegranate is the product - just dried pomegranate seeds, nothing else).
1oz is 90 calories but wow - 1 oz is like 1/3 cup(probably more, the bag is pretty big and it's just 3oz) so it's a lot!
They taste great, sweet/tart. 1T would be less than 1/4oz, so about 20 cals.
They can be rehydrated, too.
I thought I'd tell you guys about them since they're supposed to be really good for you
I mixed 1T of the pom seeds, 2T non-fat Fage, 1T bragg's vinegar and 1 drop ez-sweetz together and tossed that with some shredded cabbage for a nice slaw that was different!
I'm going to use the same "dressing" with my chicken breast salad, I think.

[jem51]

Thanks Dottie. I love them.

[ouizoid]

I found several VERY cool new salsas at Whole Foods that are awesome for DD sauces. They are made by the Brooklyn Salsa Company and are 5-10 calories per TBS. But what makes them awesome is the flavourings. Thai, Indian, asian, tropical--most have some coconut milk in them. I made shiritaki noodles with cabbage today and topped with one wedge laughing cow lite and 2 TBS of the thai Hot salsa. Just delicious for 50 calories. Highly recommended.

[KeirasMom]

Originally Posted by ouizoid

I found several VERY cool new salsas at Whole Foods that are awesome for DD sauces. They are made by the Brooklyn Salsa Company and are 5-10 calories per TBS. But what makes them awesome is the flavourings. Thai, Indian, asian, tropical--most have some coconut milk in them. I made shiritaki noodles with cabbage today and topped with one wedge laughing cow lite and 2 TBS of the thai Hot salsa. Just delicious for 50 calories. Highly recommended.

Those sound awesome! Are they in the jarred section or refrigerated?

[ouizoid]

Jarred. Soooo good!

[Dottie]

I got this list off a site called budget101 and it's a pretty good 100 calories snack(or meal)list for things you can find in almost any grocery store:

1/2 c. Lowfat Yogurt (sprinkle with frozen blueberries, or with cinnamon, or nutmeg for variety)
Large Hard Boiled Egg
1 Orange, peeled and divided into segments
28 Grapes
29 pistachios
1 3/4 cups raspberries
1 c. Blueberries
1 c. Mango Chunks
1 3/4 c. Cantaloupe Chunks
1 3/4 c. Popcorn
6 Dried Apricots
3 small slices Dried Mango
1 1/4 c. Blackberries
2 Medium Kiwi's Sliced
15 strawberries dipped in 1/4 c. Cool whip (lite) (you can make your own)
60 Pepperidge Farm Baby Goldfish Crackers
25 EatSmart Café Fries
1 Small Baked Potato w/ 1/2 c. Salsa & 2 Tbls Fat Free Sour Cream
12 Back to Nature Sesame Ginger Rice Thins
12 Quaker Quakes Cheddar Cheese Rice Snacks
40 Rold Gold Classic Style Pretzel Sticks
5 Nabisco Nilla Wafers
½ cup low-fat cottage cheese with 5 strawberries
3/4 c. Fruit Cocktail in light syrup
3/4 c. Bran Cereal
½ mini bagel with 1 ounce smoked salmon
45 steamed edamame (green soybeans)
12-15 natural almonds
2 tablespoons each of mashed avocado and chopped tomatoes stuffed in 1⁄2 mini pita
1 hard-boiled egg with 1 slice Melba toast
1/2 cup of sugar-free gelatin, any flavor, and two tablespoons of low fat whipped topping.
15 chocolate-covered raisins
10 dry roasted cashews
1/4 cup of fat-free Ranch dressing to 1 cup of mixed fresh veggies such as zucchini, red bell pepper, celery, carrot sticks and cherry tomatoes
1/2 cup of applesauce and 1 piece of toast cut into four sticks (for dunking, of course!)
6 saltine crackers or 2 graham cracker squares with 2 teaspoons of peanut butter or fruit jam.(One of my favorite snacks as a kid- saltines & grape Jelly... mmmmmmmmmm!)
1/2 cup of fat-free ice cream
Easy Parfait- 1/2 cup of low-fat pudding layered with two crumbled vanilla wafers and a dollop of low fat whipped topping to garnish the top.
1 Medium apple cut into slices and spread with 2 teaspoons of peanut butter
a 2" slice of Angel Food Cake
12 small Pretzel Twists
1/2 c. Unsweetened Applesauce

[jem51]

Nature's Path has a new cereal; Smart Bran. 2/3 c has 90 cal.

Ingred; wheat bran, oat fiber, evap cane juice, psyllium, barley malt, oat bran, oat flour, sea salt.
Organic ingedients.

Nice and crunchy.

You can go to the web site.

[millergirl1976]

I am pretty new to this, but I just found something terrific...

7 pickled asparagus w/ a delish Diet Dr Pepper- 23 cals! They are salty/sour/crunchy and make a good snack.

[Dottie]

The Republic of Tea:
Hibiscus superflower tea with pineapple and lychee.

I make it this way: 2 tea bags to 16oz water in a large mug. Microwave 2 minutes (I know, tea heresy!) and then add 2drops ez-sweetz.
This stuff is so good, and sweet. It tastes like a hot fruit dessert. I may try to find my popcicle molds and make some out of it!

[soon]

I found these DiGiorno 200 calorie pizza portion. I tore a ligament in my knee and can barely walk . So I need some quick easy meals and this one really fit the bill.

[piratejenny]

I tore a ligament in my knee

I'm so sorry to hear this!

[sorenkkg]

Originally Posted by soon

I tore a ligament in my knee and can barely walk .

hope it heals up well!

[soon]

ty soren

[genevievew]

For those like me who can't live without something creamy in their coffee on DDs, I would love to suggest Coffeemate powder...10 calories a tsp!

[ouizoid]

genevieve--

land o lakes Fat Free half n half: 10 calories per Tablespoon!

[genevievew]

I have tried that, and honestly I just don't like it as much as the coffeemate... I think the powder thickens up my coffee really well!!

[adillenal]

Originally Posted by genevievew

For those like me who can't live without something creamy in their coffee on DDs, I would love to suggest Coffeemate powder...10 calories a tsp!

I still use HWC just less. 1 t = 16.7 calories since there are 3 t in a T which = 50 calories

[shirlc]

Originally Posted by adillenal

I still use HWC just less. 1 t = 16.7 calories since there are 3 t in a T which = 50 calories

I do, too...it's an indulgence and makes up quite a few calories on a DD, but it's worth it!

[Truffles]

I broke down and bought the creamers at walmart. 10 calories per "cup" but most days I don't use cream...

It's a little more spendy, but perfect portion control- and they don't go bad!!

[buttah]

Just posted this Shirataki Noodle Bake in the regular DD recipe thread, but it's very low carb:

Down Days recipes ONLY

[Carly]

Originally Posted by Truffles

I broke down and bought the creamers at walmart. 10 calories per "cup" but most days I don't use cream...

It's a little more spendy, but perfect portion control- and they don't go bad!!

I keep them in my desk at work. "Just in case" since I'm trying to skip coffee on DDs, but can't always make it.

[JHoberer]

I had my first Wasa crackers topped with laughing cow cheese... YUM!!!

[Joyjoy]

Jen, me too! I'm doing the wasa and jalopeno cow with two dill pickle slices on top, a 60 calorie feast. I eat this sparingly on DDs, not so sparingly on UDs.

[gharkness]

Originally Posted by soon

I found these DiGiorno 200 calorie pizza portion. I tore a ligament in my knee and can barely walk . So I need some quick easy meals and this one really fit the bill.

My sympathies. I did this once (trust me: once was enough) before I lost my weight and had to stay in a wheelchair for six weeks. If I had been lighter, I am sure I could have recovered sooner. I learned a lot about what handicapped people go through, and it ain't pretty!

[soon]

thanks gh my dr did not suggest a wheel chai but am using a cane pm me and tell me if u needed surgery

[Carly]

Originally Posted by ouizoid

genevieve--

land o lakes Fat Free half n half: 10 calories per Tablespoon!

I'm trying hard to like this- but it's not working for me. I have been using the Walden Farms Marshmellow dip as volume with my plain FF greek yogurt and love it.

[sorenkkg]

Originally Posted by Carly

I'm trying hard to like this- but it's not working for me. I have been using the Walden Farms Marshmellow dip as volume with my plain FF greek yogurt and love it.

OMG, now THAT's a great idea!

They sell Walden stuff locally at my grocery store, can you believe it? (we never have LC stuff in the stores here, only specialty...)

I'm going to check that out-- I went to netrition.com and saw there's no maltitol in the walden farms stuff, so it won't make me sick!
thanks for the tip!
S.