Question about Wraps and Hummus

[lachdanon 0]

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 =)

[coltonwade 27]

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.

[Mandie 0]

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.

[luluc 6]

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.

[tjb14 0]

Luluc,

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

[lachdanon 0]

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

[lachdanon 0]

Luluc

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

Thanks

craig

[anne43 1]

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:

[jlray 0]

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....

[anne43 1]

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

[lachdanon 0]

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