Any low carb rice like Dreamfield Pasta?

[EnergizeMe]

Longtime lurker, first time poster.

It look me four weeks until I found out about low carb bread (4g net carb per slice) and five weeks until I found about low carb pasta (Dreamfield's 5g digestable carb per serving). I've extra careful about serving size, often just using half the serving, seeking the taste instead of getting full off of it. I hasn't made me crave carbs more either. Only thing is...

If I could find a low carb rice, I'd be all set--making it a lot easier to reach my target weight.

Anyone know whether there's any research or even product out there for low carb rice?

I heard about low carb potatoes, but that turned out to be just 'lower' carb potatoes, quit disappointing.

Also, I haven't been taking any fiber supplements since I've been including broccoli and other veggies with fiber.

Does taking fiber supplement mean I can eat more carbs since fiber is subtracted from foods to get net carbs? Somehow, I don't think that's how it works, but I'm not sure.



Start Date: 08/15/2005
27/m

[Isabeau]

Re: Any low carb rice like Dreamfield Pasta?

Hi and welcome. Always nice to meet former lurkers! In terms of your rice question, no idea. Taking a fibre supplement doesn't mean you can eat more carbs. It's just that, a supplement. Sounds like you're way along the OWL rungs eating things like rice and pasta. Have you figured out your CCL?

[EnergizeMe]

Re: Any low carb rice like Dreamfield Pasta?

I haven't found my CCL yet. I'm been using the modified plan that keeps me on induction carb allowance as I move up the rungs. I've been sticking to 20-25 carbs / week. Not sure if that's the right way, but it's been working okay. I think I'll be moving to OWL and increasing carbs as I want to add stuff in the fruits/veggies rungs that I haven't had yet.

I haven't had any rice, but I've been eating very moderate amount of low carb bread and pasta. I was very surprised to find out about Dreamfield pasta.



Start Date: 08/15/2005
27/m

[Bugaboo]

Re: Any low carb rice like Dreamfield Pasta?

Dreamfield gives me horrible stomach cramps so I use Spaghetti Squash for noodles. Have you given it a try? It's really tasty and pairs well with every sauce I've tried so far. I cook it in the microwave and then boil it so it becomes tender. As far as rice I think if you made the Spaghetti Squash in the microwave (it comes out crispy) and then diced the strands you could probably come up with a rice substitute. Worth thinking about anyway.

[EnergizeMe]

Re: Any low carb rice like Dreamfield Pasta?

Hmmm, I don't think I've ever had sphagetti squash before. I'm definitely going to pick some up next groceries run and give it a try. Thanks, Bugaboo.