Lisa the loser 13 Posted September 30, 2011 We had a pot luck at work today and it was Olive garden I have been excluding myself from these sice i have been back to work ( 3 months ) But it was for my boss and i decided to join i figured Soup wouldnt be too bad i had the zuppa tucana Oh man so good but it has a lot of potatos I ate a like I cup or a little more so full, how bad is it?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
minniekitty 44 Posted September 30, 2011 http://fatsecret.com/calories-nutrition/olive-garden/zuppa-toscana I hope that helps Overall, it doesn't look too bad. It's a bit high in carbs, but it's also high in Protein. And at 170 calories per bowl, I don't think you necessarily doomed yourself. 1 BrandNewMe23 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
italianlady13 80 Posted September 30, 2011 I don't think everyone follows low carb eating although it does work best. You can't take everything you love out of your diet because you will feel like you are deprived....then you will overindulge and the cycle will continue. If you had a bad day, it's a bad day chalk it up to a bad day and tomorrow begin again. I have to admit that I try my best to stick to low carb BUT i do love my potatos....... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bemabound 11 Posted October 1, 2011 Oh my gosh, I had the broth the second out of surgery! Then the next week I bought two bowls and pureed them over the course of the next several days...not a biggy! Tracy w. Down 89lbs since Jan 1 Lisa the loser reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DoOver 17 Posted October 1, 2011 We had a pot luck at work today and it was Olive garden I have been excluding myself from these sice i have been back to work ( 3 months ) But it was for my boss and i decided to join i figured Soup wouldnt be too bad i had the zuppa tucana Oh man so good but it has a lot of potatos I ate a like I cup or a little more so full, how bad is it?? I had a bowl of Tomato Soup at Panera today. Doesn't concern me at all. But it was good. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Caliblonde 25 Posted October 1, 2011 Potatoes are high in potassium and 170 calories seems great to me! 1 Lisa the loser reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kemo46 82 Posted October 1, 2011 I love the Soups there but the sodium levels are very high. I have really tried to watch my sodium intake but it is hard when you eat out. So far, so good. The tough part is smelling the breadsticks. 2 Lisa the loser and Brockcrawford reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lisa the loser 13 Posted October 3, 2011 Thanks for all the advise I feel better and it was soo good !! @ kemo46 yes that is why I was glad I ordered out didnt have to worry about the breadsticks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dramagirl28 22 Posted October 4, 2011 My NUT said to avoid bread, rice, and Pasta (note: avoid, not eliminate), but a healthy diet does need some starch, and potatoes were listed with other starchy vegetables. Everything in moderation. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PdxMan 4,292 Posted October 4, 2011 Breads, rice and Pasta expand in your stomach as it mechanically breaks them down. You don't want the capacity of your stomach reduced because of this. Now, if you already have your Protein for the day in, then go for it. I avoid them still as I am trying to get my carbs in through veggies and these three items tend to sit like a rock in my belly. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
longer-life 139 Posted October 6, 2011 Oh my gosh, I had the broth the second out of surgery! Then the next week I bought two bowls and pureed them over the course of the next several days...not a biggy! Tracy w. Down 89lbs since Jan I was so happy to read this that I made it for dinner last night. I haven't had surgery yet and I don't like canned Soups, so I have been on the hunt for ideas. It was delicious. My family really enjoyed it. Here is the recipe from Allrecipes.com in case anyone wants to prepare it at home. Make sure to read the reviews as there are lots of ideas on how to reduce calories and fat. I, for example, used lactose free skim milk & cornstarch instead of cream. http://allrecipes.co...ana/detail.aspx Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lisa the loser 13 Posted October 6, 2011 Thanks longer-life!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NtvTxn 1,262 Posted October 7, 2011 I've read the nutritional values at the Olive Garden. My doctor doesn't focus on carbs at all unless somebody isn't losing. Yay, I don't think I could keep up!! I've never had that Soup at OG, but do eat the Minestone. We always order the breadsticks without being brushed w/butter. Two things here....much better for you and you ALWAYS get fresh, right out of the oven bread. Same thing at Red Lobster - no butter or cheese. Takes a little longer, but they are FRESH!!!! At Olive Garden, my husband, who gets just Pasta, will add chicken or shrimp, whatever I want. I'll eat the meat and a few bites of the pasta, very little. I do try and limit my carbs - I don't even think of it like that, I think 'bread, pasta, potatoes and white rice' I have not eliminated them, but nothing like before surgery, just a fraction! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
