I have been craving carbs for a little while now and my nutritionist said it would be okay for me to have tricuits. While I enjoy them (rosemary and olive oil) at 120 calories and 20 grams of carbs I dont want to do that to myself. I wanted to know if using a low carb wrap 50 calories and 10 grams of carbs would be okay on a banded stomach. I am also really enjoying hummus too. Is anyone using this snack combo and how are you enjoying it?

Thanks =)

I have been craving carbs for a little while now and my nutritionist said it would be okay for me to have tricuits. While I enjoy them (rosemary and olive oil) at 120 calories and 20 grams of carbs I dont want to do that to myself. I wanted to know if using a low carb wrap 50 calories and 10 grams of carbs would be okay on a banded stomach. I am also really enjoying hummus too. Is anyone using this snack combo and how are you enjoying it?

Thanks =)

How far out of surgery are you ? Are you on solids ?

Generaly speaking ... I am by no means saying go against doctors orders.. But SAY you were on solids... I personally try to stay away from carbs as much as possible. By that i mean "bad " carbs like white carbs, bread, rice Pasta ect. You can try whole wheat or spinach wraps .. Hummus is a good snack i eat it often . The key personally for me for a snack is Protein . The more protein you get in the less hungry you will be and the more it will fill you up until your next meal.

Hummus has a lot of protein in it . So look for something to eat w/ it that does as well ? Or try it with veggies .

HTH

Mindy.

My nutricionist told me about Hummus, she said to back some cut up in strips low carb tortillas in a 350 degree oven on a lightly pam sprayed pan until the tortillas are slightly golden to golden brown, makes your own homemade chips to enjoy with your Hummus. They are great, I even done it with the spinach wraps.

i eat hummus almost daily.

i make it myself - so to add more Protein to it vs the store bought brands, but either is just fine.

i use it as spreads or sometimes just a meal. rather than crackers or toast, sometimes i'll cut up a cucumber / pepers / carrots to get the crunch in.

Luluc,

How do you make your hummus? Is the additional Protein just extra chickpeas? Do you add anything to boost the protein?

Thanks everyone for the great tips!

I agree with you Mindy, I am trying to stay away from bad carbs like you are. For the most part I eat a pretty low carb diet. I am on solids. I am about 10 weeks out. Dont want to go against my Dr's and Nutritionist orders. I haven't tried it with veggies yet. I will try that. I typically have hummus about every night, just dont want to the guilt from the wraps. I will try the veggies tomorrow. Thanks for all the great advice everyone =) I appreciate it.

Craig

Luluc

How do you make yours? I would also be interested in how you do this.

Thanks

craig

I love hummus - it is my go to snack when I am hungry - and it hits the spot - soft tortillas almost always get stuck -so I use reduced fat wheat thins for my hummus - or I bake up my own crispy whole wheat tortillas by spraying them with pam spray and putting them in the oven for 10 miinutes or so - I usually buy my hummus from sam's - the sabre brand is the best - but when I make my own I use chick peas- 1can is good - micro them to soften them up for a minute or so, then puree them in food processor with about 1 tb of tahini paste (you can omit it if you want, adds calories but does give it some flavor - it is sesame paste, or you can use less if you want) then add lemon juice - about 1 tb and garlic (I like a lot of garlic- do as much as you like) and as you are processing all that add a stream of olive oil - maybe 1 TB or so - and process until it is smooth. You don't really need much oil - it just makes it smoother and creamier - sorry this isn't specific - but it is a matter of taste more then anything - oh yeah - add salt to taste too... play around with it and you will come up with the perfect adjusted seasonings for you. Enjoy! Anne:thumbup:

I've never had hummus. I've never even seen hummus. Can someone fill me in. What is it? Where do I get it? What does it taste like? Look like?

I've seen hummus mentioned several times on the boards, and would like to know more.

I guess I can google it....

Hummus is a brown, creamy dip type of thing. It is kinda an acquired taste- but it is very good. Some people make it with lots of spice- like garlic or roasted red pepper or pine nuts - it has mediterrian undertones -with lemon and tahini in it - but it is kinda hard to describe the taste - it isn't spicy (hot) or sweet it has a very unique flavor- you can get a small tub of it at any grocery store - Sabre is the best brand - and you can eat it with crackers, veggies or tortilla chips - some people spread it on a peice of bread as in a sandwich spread - it is usually in with the spreadable cheeses and sour cream and feta cheese and chip dips. Hope that helped! Give it a try - a few times - and see if you like it - it is a little higher in fat (some brands) but very high in fiber and protein - so well worth it. Anne

Thanks Anne!

I will have to try making my own crispy tortillas. It sounds like it would be really really good. I will have to try it this weekend.

I agree that Sabra is the best brand. Wonderful flavors etc.

Jlray - If you've never tried it, certainly do yourself a favor and try it. I think you will be very pleased with it. Most grocery stores typically have it. Certainly go and ask for it. Let us know what you think of it :smile

Craig