What about Carb-Quick?

probles · 07-29-2006, 03:50 PM

Having decided I was just spinning my wheels after 3.5 years on low carb, I've decided to switch to SB.

I still have the mental carb allergy and a lot of carb quick in the cupboard. Is it OK for SBD or is there too much fat? Could/should it be "stretched" by adding WW flour or oat flour?

Any ideas?

TIA for the help.

Pam

rose1 · 07-29-2006, 05:37 PM

Strictly speaking, no, Carbquick is not OK. It is white flour; whole grains are acceptable for SB. The serving size is 1 oz, about one biscuit and who eats one biscuit?

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You will be miles ahead if you follow the plan exactly as written for Phase 1 and then transition into Phase 2. There are lots of great recipes acceptable for SB that use whole grain products. Good luck.

probles · 07-29-2006, 05:59 PM

Well, technically it is white but it's been fiddled with to lower the carbs. Has anyone asked the Tova rep?

Thank you for the welcome.

beeb · 07-29-2006, 07:19 PM

I have used Carbquik and Carbalose 'flours' all along and have never had a problem with weight gain or cravings with either of them. It is NOT white flour, but a mixture of whole grain and soy flours.

Also, if you don't allow yourself a little 'breathing' room in ANY way of eating you will fail. Variety is the key to any eating plan, so if something new comes along and it doesn't make you gain or crave, I say go for it. Each person is different and what works for one doesn't work for another. I have always said follow what works for you, and for some of us going strickly 'by the book' doesn't work.

Just MHO
Beeb

probles · 07-29-2006, 08:01 PM

That's what I was hoping to hear. I have a whole bunch of the stuff. It makes really great pizza crust.

Thanks, Linda.

rose1 · 07-30-2006, 06:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by beeb

I have used Carbquik and Carbalose 'flours' all along and have never had a problem with weight gain or cravings with either of them. It is NOT white flour, but a mixture of whole grain and soy flours.

Also, if you don't allow yourself a little 'breathing' room in ANY way of eating you will fail. Variety is the key to any eating plan, so if something new comes along and it doesn't make you gain or crave, I say go for it. Each person is different and what works for one doesn't work for another. I have always said follow what works for you, and for some of us going strickly 'by the book' doesn't work.

Just MHO
Beeb

Is there more than one type of carbquick? Because the box I see doesn't have soy flour or whole grains. And the website specifically says no soy. Even so, lots of us eat things that aren't strictly on program.

Lehgrad · 08-16-2006, 12:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by beeb

I have used Carbquik and Carbalose 'flours' all along and have never had a problem with weight gain or cravings with either of them. It is NOT white flour, but a mixture of whole grain and soy flours.

Also, if you don't allow yourself a little 'breathing' room in ANY way of eating you will fail. Variety is the key to any eating plan, so if something new comes along and it doesn't make you gain or crave, I say go for it. Each person is different and what works for one doesn't work for another. I have always said follow what works for you, and for some of us going strickly 'by the book' doesn't work.

Just MHO
Beeb

I am pretty sure there is no soy in carbquik. I wouldn't bother asking the Tova Rep. I am sure she will say it would be great for any diet lol.

SugarBabi · 08-16-2006, 05:37 PM

Carbquik Bake Mix (Tova Industries)

Product Facts
219-0001
Tova Industries
Carbquik Bake Mix
1 lb. box
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size: 17 g
Servings Per Container: 27
Amount
Per Serving % Daily
Value*

Total Calories 60

Calories From Fat 40

Total Fat 4.5 g 7%

Saturated Fat 1.5 g 9%

Trans Fat 0 g

Cholesterol 0 mg 0%

Sodium 80 mg 3%

Total Carbohydrates 7 g 2%

Dietary Fiber 5 g 18%

Sugars 0 g

Protein 4 g

Vitamin A 0%
Vitamin C 0%
Calcium 15%
Iron 4%

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Ingredients: Carbalose Flour (Enzyme-Enriched Wheat & Wheat Protein, Wheat Gluten, Wheat and Vegetable Fiber, High-Protein Wheat Flour, Canola Oil, Salt, Emulsifiers, Enzymes, Ascorbic Acid, Sucralose, Calcium Propionate), Palm Oil, Buttermilk Powder, Baking Powder, Egg White Solids, Lecithin, Salt, Natural & Artificial Flavors.

Carbalose Flour
Tova Industries
Carbalose Flour
3 lb. bag
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size: 100 g
Servings Per Container: 14

Amount
Per Serving % Daily
Value*

Total Calories 300

Calories From Fat 100

Total Fat 11 g 17%

Saturated Fat 0 g 0%

Trans Fat 0 g

Cholesterol 0 mg 0%

Sodium 430 mg 18%

Total Carbohydrates 48 g 16%

Dietary Fiber 29 g 116%

Soluble Fiber 0 g

Insoluble Fiber 29 g

Sugars 0 g

Sugar Alcohols (Polyols) 0 g

Protein 31 g

Vitamin A 0%
Vitamin C 4%
Calcium 25%
Iron 4%

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Ingredients: Enzyme enhanced wheat and wheat protein, vital wheat gluten, wheat fiber, high-protein wheat flour, vegetable fiber, canola oil, salt, emulsifiers, enzymes, ascorbic acid, sucralose, calcium propionate (a preservative).

Recommended Use: Use like regular flour in most recipes.

HTH

probles · 08-16-2006, 09:10 PM

I'm guessing it's a go. Hope so. I'm still not over my fear of carbs.

Thanks for posting the info, Sugarbabi.

rose1 · 08-16-2006, 09:23 PM

By the way, how are you getting along with South Beach so far?

probles · 08-16-2006, 10:18 PM

Well... I lost 2.5 pounds then gained them back.

My husband is happy to see wheat bread again instead of gluten bread but I still eye it suspiciously.

I'm probably not drinking enough water. I was sure giving up the low-carb ice cream and heavy cream in my coffee would help but so far, SB isn't doing anything more than Atkins. I've been this weight for over a year and I think my body just wants to be this size. Sigh.

rose1 · 08-16-2006, 11:02 PM

Do you have the South Beach book? Often, reviewing it will give you an idea of something you can adjust. If you're doing the plan completely by the book, you really should be seeing some results. If you want, you can post your menus and we'll take a look at them.

And come join us on the Check-In thread! 'Lots of good advice and support over there, so come introduce yourself!

07-29-2006, 03:50 PM	#1
probles Junior LCF Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Kansas Posts: 35 Gallery: probles WOE: Generic low carb Start Date: Jan, 2003	What about Carb-Quick? Having decided I was just spinning my wheels after 3.5 years on low carb, I've decided to switch to SB. I still have the mental carb allergy and a lot of carb quick in the cupboard. Is it OK for SBD or is there too much fat? Could/should it be "stretched" by adding WW flour or oat flour? Any ideas? TIA for the help. Pam

07-29-2006, 07:19 PM	#4
beeb Why wait, just do it NOW! Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Central New Jersey Posts: 1,966 Gallery: beeb Stats: 168/ 151 / 140 5'5" WOE: South Beach/Atkins Start Date: Jan. 05	I have used Carbquik and Carbalose 'flours' all along and have never had a problem with weight gain or cravings with either of them. It is NOT white flour, but a mixture of whole grain and soy flours. Also, if you don't allow yourself a little 'breathing' room in ANY way of eating you will fail. Variety is the key to any eating plan, so if something new comes along and it doesn't make you gain or crave, I say go for it. Each person is different and what works for one doesn't work for another. I have always said follow what works for you, and for some of us going strickly 'by the book' doesn't work. Just MHO Beeb __________________ **********************LINDA***************** `````````````````YOU ARE WHAT YOU EAT!`````````````````

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07-29-2006, 05:37 PM	#2
rose1 Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Tennessee Posts: 10,923 Gallery: rose1 WOE: Vegetarian version of SB Start Date: June, 2005	Strictly speaking, no, Carbquick is not OK. It is white flour; whole grains are acceptable for SB. The serving size is 1 oz, about one biscuit and who eats one biscuit? . You will be miles ahead if you follow the plan exactly as written for Phase 1 and then transition into Phase 2. There are lots of great recipes acceptable for SB that use whole grain products. Good luck.

07-29-2006, 05:59 PM	#3
probles Junior LCF Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Kansas Posts: 35 Gallery: probles WOE: Generic low carb Start Date: Jan, 2003	Well, technically it is white but it's been fiddled with to lower the carbs. Has anyone asked the Tova rep? Thank you for the welcome.

07-29-2006, 08:01 PM	#5
probles Junior LCF Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Kansas Posts: 35 Gallery: probles WOE: Generic low carb Start Date: Jan, 2003	That's what I was hoping to hear. I have a whole bunch of the stuff. It makes really great pizza crust. Thanks, Linda.

08-16-2006, 05:37 PM	#8
SugarBabi MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 2,263 Gallery: SugarBabi WOE: My Own Type Of Low Carb Start Date: 2/12/2005	Carbquik Bake Mix (Tova Industries) Product Facts 219-0001 Tova Industries Carbquik Bake Mix 1 lb. box Nutrition Facts Serving Size: 17 g Servings Per Container: 27 Amount Per Serving % Daily Value* Total Calories 60 Calories From Fat 40 Total Fat 4.5 g 7% Saturated Fat 1.5 g 9% Trans Fat 0 g Cholesterol 0 mg 0% Sodium 80 mg 3% Total Carbohydrates 7 g 2% Dietary Fiber 5 g 18% Sugars 0 g Protein 4 g Vitamin A 0% Vitamin C 0% Calcium 15% Iron 4% Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Ingredients: Carbalose Flour (Enzyme-Enriched Wheat & Wheat Protein, Wheat Gluten, Wheat and Vegetable Fiber, High-Protein Wheat Flour, Canola Oil, Salt, Emulsifiers, Enzymes, Ascorbic Acid, Sucralose, Calcium Propionate), Palm Oil, Buttermilk Powder, Baking Powder, Egg White Solids, Lecithin, Salt, Natural & Artificial Flavors. Carbalose Flour Tova Industries Carbalose Flour 3 lb. bag Nutrition Facts Serving Size: 100 g Servings Per Container: 14 Amount Per Serving % Daily Value Total Calories 300 Calories From Fat 100 Total Fat 11 g 17% Saturated Fat 0 g 0% Trans Fat 0 g Cholesterol 0 mg 0% Sodium 430 mg 18% Total Carbohydrates 48 g 16% Dietary Fiber 29 g 116% Soluble Fiber 0 g Insoluble Fiber 29 g Sugars 0 g Sugar Alcohols (Polyols) 0 g Protein 31 g Vitamin A 0% Vitamin C 4% Calcium 25% Iron 4% *Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Ingredients: Enzyme enhanced wheat and wheat protein, vital wheat gluten, wheat fiber, high-protein wheat flour, vegetable fiber, canola oil, salt, emulsifiers, enzymes, ascorbic acid, sucralose, calcium propionate (a preservative). Recommended Use: Use like regular flour in most recipes. HTH

08-16-2006, 09:10 PM	#9
probles Junior LCF Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Kansas Posts: 35 Gallery: probles WOE: Generic low carb Start Date: Jan, 2003	I'm guessing it's a go. Hope so. I'm still not over my fear of carbs. Thanks for posting the info, Sugarbabi.

08-16-2006, 09:23 PM	#10
rose1 Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Tennessee Posts: 10,923 Gallery: rose1 WOE: Vegetarian version of SB Start Date: June, 2005	By the way, how are you getting along with South Beach so far?

08-16-2006, 10:18 PM	#11
probles Junior LCF Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Kansas Posts: 35 Gallery: probles WOE: Generic low carb Start Date: Jan, 2003	Well... I lost 2.5 pounds then gained them back. My husband is happy to see wheat bread again instead of gluten bread but I still eye it suspiciously. I'm probably not drinking enough water. I was sure giving up the low-carb ice cream and heavy cream in my coffee would help but so far, SB isn't doing anything more than Atkins. I've been this weight for over a year and I think my body just wants to be this size. Sigh.

08-16-2006, 11:02 PM	#12
rose1 Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Tennessee Posts: 10,923 Gallery: rose1 WOE: Vegetarian version of SB Start Date: June, 2005	Do you have the South Beach book? Often, reviewing it will give you an idea of something you can adjust. If you're doing the plan completely by the book, you really should be seeing some results. If you want, you can post your menus and we'll take a look at them. And come join us on the Check-In thread! 'Lots of good advice and support over there, so come introduce yourself!