RE: Whole Grain Couscous Salad with Feta Cheese

[Guest guest]

According to the FDA nutrient database, couscous has a total

of 134 g carbs per cup, including about 9 g. fiber, for a

net carb count of 125 g. The total net carbs for 2 cups

would be 250 g. Divided by 6, this would be about 42 g. per

serving, so this is a relatively high carb food. Those of

us who control our blood sugars (and cholesterol) by

controlling our carb intake would generally avoid items with

this many grams of carbs per serving. (For me, one serving

has more carbs than I eat in a normal day.) I would not

recommend it for diabetics. At the very least, I would

strongly suggest testing one's blood sugar levels at, say,

1/2 hour intervals for two or three hours for several times

after eating it (since a single test rarely gives us

reliable information).

Tom the Actuary

> Whole Grain Couscous Salad with

Feta Cheese

>

>

> Roy Pingo, cookbook author & chef

>

> 2 cups (uncooked) whole grain couscous

.....

[Guest guest]

Not only idoes that recipe yield a lot of carbs per serving, but couscous

has a relatively high glycemic index. (65) so it's going to convert to

glucose fairly quickly and give you high BGs.

Last year I complained to the relevant authority that a manufacturer here in

Australia had labeled their couscous " Low GI. " To be classed as low it has

to be below 55!. Of course you can reduce the Glycemic Load by having a

smaller portion.

Bea

Tom wrote

> According to the FDA nutrient database, couscous has a total

> of 134 g carbs per cup, including about 9 g. fiber, for a

> net carb count of 125 g. The total net carbs for 2 cups

> would be 250 g. Divided by 6, this would be about 42 g. per

> serving, so this is a relatively high carb food. >

[Guest guest]

Sounds like a great recipe, Dawn...but it has a huge amount of carbs. I

'spose I could have a serving and take 4 units of insulin to cover

it...but I'd really rather not. And for those trying to control with

diet and exercise only, it's sure to raise BGs.

If you doubt this, check your BG before eating a portion... then check 1

and 2 hours later.

Did anyone say this was a diabetic friendly recipe?

Vicki

Whole Grain Couscous Salad with Feta Cheese

> Roy Pingo, cookbook author & chef

>

> 2 cups (uncooked) whole grain couscous

> 2 cups boiling water

> 1 large head of romaine lettuce

> 1 cup chopped walnut pieces

> 4 Roma tomatoes (diced)

> 4-5 mushrooms (washed & sliced)

> 2 medium yellow crookneck squash (thinly sliced)

>

> Dressing:

> 1/2 cup olive oil

> 3 Tb red wine vinegar

> 2 cloves fresh garlic, pressed

> 1/2 tsp brown sugar

> 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon

> 1/8 tsp salt

> 1-2 pinch ground black pepper

> 4 oz. crumbled feta cheese

>

> Place couscous in an ovenproof bowl and add 2 cups boiling water;

> mix, cover and let stand for at least 10 minutes. Reserve at room

> temperature.

>

> Wash and dry lettuce; tear into bits and place into a large serving

> bowl or deep platter. Add walnuts, tomatoes, mushrooms, squash and

> gently toss.

>

> In a bowl, whisk oil, vinegar, garlic, sugar, cinnamon, salt and

> pepper until well-combined. Pour dressing over salad; add the

> couscous and sprinkle on the feta cheese. Gently mix. Serve at room

> temperature, or slightly chilled. If desired, decorate with purple

> onion rings.

>

> Yield: 6 servings

>

>

[Guest guest]

Hi Dawn:

I think you said in your intro letter you were interested in swapping good

recipes for diabetics. This list doesn't do much of that, but one you might

find interesting is QFGH . This list is Quilters For Good

Health, and you don't have to be a quilter to join. In fact there is little

quilt talk, but a great recipe file and lots of friendly sharing of food

ideas, you might enjoy spending some time with this group. Most of the folks

there are Atkins, or Weight Watchers and if you think you might wish to

join, click on

QFGH-subscribe

All the best,

Jo in Minnesota

Whole Grain Couscous Salad with Feta Cheese