Guest guest Posted April 30, 2000 Report Share Posted April 30, 2000 I'm so excited -- a new store has opened blocks away from me called " LoCarbaret " -- a whole store devoted to low-carb foods! Including two different kinds of breads made from mixes-for-breadmakers which they sell too, made or in mix form -- a whole loaf has 21 carbs! They stock Bernstein's book, the Atkins' books, all kinds of low-carb stuff as well as stevia in several different forms. They have a website which I haven't checked out but I assume they do mail order too. The address is www.locarbaret.com Wow! From Vicki, who is One Happy Camper! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 1, 2000 Report Share Posted May 1, 2000 I have a low carb store just a block and a half from my house. I live in Florida and it is a haven for low carbers. You can't imagine how many products I can get. I am a little suspicious of some of the carb counts and don't overdose on these but for a treat, it is wonderful. My nutrition store is now carrying low carb bagels and rolls among other goodies. If anyone wants to know where these places are in the Pembroke Pines/ City area, please e-mail me. The stuff is great and has not increased my BG level. Heller Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 2, 2000 Report Share Posted May 2, 2000 In a message dated 5/2/00 6:16:31 AM Pacific Daylight Time, whimsy2@... writes: > My new local low-carb store sells low-carb bread that they make from a mix > that's made for a bread machine.. They also sell it by the loaf. Since I > don't have a bread machine I bought a loaf yesterday. (It was EXPENSIVE -- > 6.50 a loaf) They said it's 21 carbs for the whole loaf. I'm going to have a > > slice as toast this morning Vicki Let us know how it works.....if it tastes decently, please give the brand.....I periodically work in Portland (like this Saturday) and it would be fun to try something new that doesn't negatively impact BG levels! > Carol T T2 D/E Seattle area Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 2, 2000 Report Share Posted May 2, 2000 In a message dated 00-05-02 11:40:32 EDT, you write: << Let us know how it works.....if it tastes decently, please give the brand.....I periodically work in Portland (like this Saturday) and it would be fun to try something new that doesn't negatively impact BG levels! > >> I bought the loaf ready made because I don't have a bread machine...it tasted fine --a little air-y, though, but makes nice toast and would do fine as sandwich bread). It really didn't impact my BG! I didn't make a note of the brand name but they have a toll-free number (877 6-lowcarb) and you could call and ask. They carry two brands -- I bought the one that was very slightly sweetish. She said the other one doesn't taste as good. Vicki Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 2, 2000 Report Share Posted May 2, 2000 Heller wrote: << I doubt they would part with the recipe. Low Carb World will not even sell to anyone but a retail store. Some friends of mine have tried to buy from them and the answer was a resounding " NO! " I could send you some if you want to try them. >> I can't help but wonder if the same effect could not be achieved (if one had a breadmaker) by just adding additional yeast to the recipe, to make them airier? Usually, bagels are really dense. These puppies sound like they exited the toaster like flying saucers! I've mentioned before that other flours are much lower in carbs than wheat flour, so that would be a place to begin ... IF one had a breadmaker. A breadmaker and careful selection of ingredients could be a real asset to maintaining good health while keeping meals interesting. The lowest-carb flours run thusly for 100 grams: sesame flour, high-fat 26.6 grams sesame flour, low-fat 35.5 grams peanut flour, low-fat 31.3 grams peanut flour, defatted 34.7 grams soy flour, full-fat 35.2 grams soy flour, low-fat 38.0 grams soy flour, defatted 38.4 grams In the 50-80 grams range, you have: pecan flour 50.7 grams acorn flour, full-fat 54.7 grams chick pea flour (besan) 57.8 grams dark rye flour 68.7 grams whole grain wheat 72.6 grams barley flour 74.5 grams corn flour (masa) 76.3 grams brown rice flour 76.5 grams medium rye flour 77.5 grams barley malt flour 78.3 grams white rice flour 80.1 grams light rye flour 80.2 grams In the carbohydrate stratosphere, we have: potato flour 83.1 grams arrowroot flour 88.2 grams carob flour 88.9 grams The fats in the flours makes them go rancid, so it's a good idea to buy the low-fat or defatted versions - even though they are higher-carb - and to keep the flour sealed and refrigerated after opening. The low-fat peanut flour looks like a winner - as do the defatted peanut flour and the low-fat sesame flour. Those flours can most likely be ordered off the internet, if not available in your area. (I would try http://www.altavista.com, and type in quotation marks " low fat peanut flour " and then do another search for " defatted peanut flour " and then " low fat sesame flour " ). I could do a web search for deals on breadmakers if anyone is interested ... Susie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 2, 2000 Report Share Posted May 2, 2000 > Do you think they'd part with the recipe? Portland, Oregon, is along way from > Florida...Vicki Vicki, I doubt they would part with the recipe. Low Carb World will not even sell to anyone but a retail store. Some friends of mine have tried to buy from them and the answer was a resounding " NO! " I could send you some if you want to try them. Heller > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 3, 2000 Report Share Posted May 3, 2000 In a message dated 00-05-03 05:00:05 EDT, you write: << Ok, no problem. If you change your mind, the offer is still there. Do you want me to ask if they will ship them when I go on Saturday? >> Yes, it's worth a try. (I'll ask my low-carb store if they're interested if they can be shipped). Thanks, vicki Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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