How do you count your zucchini in fitday?

[CalicoPrairie]

I love zucchini, but I'm noticing that for the past few days I've been avoiding it because of how difficult it is to count it in fitday. The only choice for raw is "Squash, Zucchini, Baby, Raw". I'm not sure if that's the right one to count, but none of the other choices seem to fit me. I want to weigh/measure the zucchini raw, then cook it. It just seems easier that way, but I can't seem to figure it out. Help?

[Elizellen]

Re: How do you count your zucchini in fitday?

That is the entry I use and I weigh my courgettes/zucchini raw.

According to Jimmie 48's spreadsheet

http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.com/useful_files/CARB_COUNT.pdf

1 cup = 128 grams/4.5 ounces

[CalicoPrairie]

Re: How do you count your zucchini in fitday?

Thanks ElizEllen, that's very helpful.

[mizski]

Re: How do you count your zucchini in fitday?

I use the listing, "Squash, summer, zucchini, includes skin, raw." Not real thrilled that the USDA doesn't have separate listings for zucchini and the various summer squashes but that's the closest one I think.

ETA: I use the Nutrition Data site sometimes too as I like the other info it provides like glycemic load and inflammation factor.

[CalicoPrairie]

Re: How do you count your zucchini in fitday?

Hey thanks Mizski! What is "inflammation factor"?

[mizski]

Re: How do you count your zucchini in fitday?

Hey thanks Mizski! What is "inflammation factor"?

From the Nutrition Data website above:

The IF (Inflammation Factor) Rating™ estimates the inflammatory or anti-inflammatory potential of individual foods or combinations of foods by calculating the net effect of different nutritional factors, such as fatty acids, antioxidants, and glycemic impact.

There is a LOT of info out there on inflammation and the damage it does to the body, organs and health. It has become a major problem due to most people's high-carbohydrate diets (referring to large amounts of simple carbs and sugars). The foods we eat on Atkins (especially all the veggies) are anti-inflammatory. The rating on the Nutrition Data site shows how much anti-inflammatory properties a particular food has. For example, pumpkin has a LOT. HTH

[CalicoPrairie]

Re: How do you count your zucchini in fitday?

From the Nutrition Data website above:

The IF (Inflammation Factor) Rating™ estimates the inflammatory or anti-inflammatory potential of individual foods or combinations of foods by calculating the net effect of different nutritional factors, such as fatty acids, antioxidants, and glycemic impact.

There is a LOT of info out there on inflammation and the damage it does to the body, organs and health. It has become a major problem due to most people's high-carbohydrate diets (referring to large amounts of simple carbs and sugars). The foods we eat on Atkins (especially all the veggies) are anti-inflammatory. The rating on the Nutrition Data site shows how much anti-inflammatory properties a particular food has. For example, pumpkin has a LOT. HTH

Hmmm, I wonder if that's why my arm that was killing me for a month or so before I started Atkins quit hurting? Neat.

[Empyre]

Re: How do you count your zucchini in fitday?

how do you reccomend preparing zucchini as a lunch?

I'm thinking cutting into slices and boiling into a soup thing. Or option 2 I was reading online was pan frying it.

I'm looking for something that is quick, easy and has me coming back for more.

I'm googling this as well. thx

The pan fried looks interesting. Just pop some butter in the pan and slice up the zucchini into chips and brown/season to taste right? Sounds good.

[CalicoPrairie]

Re: How do you count your zucchini in fitday?

Empyre, I love pan-fried zucchini in olive oil, it's so good. With garlic is great too.

Yup--the way you said sounds great too!

[mizski]

Re: How do you count your zucchini in fitday?

how do you reccomend preparing zucchini as a lunch?

A couple of easy ideas. Start by slicing the zuke lengthwise.

Then brush with Italian salad dressing and bake at 350 until soft.

or

Schmear a little tomato sauce (Hunt's canned oregano & garlic works well) on cut edge. Cover with shredded cheese (mozzerella and parm are nice). Bake until cheese is bubbly and zuke is soft.

You still need a protein to go with your zuke for lunch.

[Elizellen]

Re: How do you count your zucchini in fitday?

I often peel and slice courgettes (zucchini) and sprinkle with spices then microwave till soft. Here it is a fan shape but sometimes I just slice it normally.



Then cover with chopped bacon and put back in the microwave for a minute



then cover with cheese



and put under the grill till bubbly and melted - yummy!

[CalicoPrairie]

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Oooh Mizski, your idea sounds divine.

[MarlaSinger]

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Eizellen, that looks yummy!

I've been thinking of trying zucchini with an au gratin recipe. I really miss au gratin potatoes, isn't that crazy considering I am now eating more cheese than ever before?

[forbey]

Re: How do you count your zucchini in fitday?

I often peel and slice courgettes (zucchini) and sprinkle with spices then microwave till soft. Here it is a fan shape but sometimes I just slice it normally.



Then cover with chopped bacon and put back in the microwave for a minute



then cover with cheese



and put under the grill till bubbly and melted - yummy!

Crud! I already ate lunch and your pictures are making my hungry!

Thanks for the suggestion.

forbey

[CalicoPrairie]

Re: How do you count your zucchini in fitday?

Man, Elizellen---that looks rockin! I'm definitely eating that soon!

Do you use raw bacon then micro it?