Is Gnocchi (potatoe dumplings) a good source of carbs?

**fitnessNY** · 05-21-2006, 08:22 PM

Do you guys think gnoochi is a good source of carbs?

calories 210
calories from fat 0

total fat 0
saturated fat 0
trans fat 0

cholesterol 0
sodium 290 mg

total carbs 47g
fiber 3g
sugars 1g

protein 5g

**Jakt** · 05-21-2006, 08:25 PM

i use them often w/ red sauce (or meat sauce) or even parkay spray nd a little grated cheese... mmmmmmmmm pwo of course... not sure if you can use them for carb loading

**rissinite** · 05-21-2006, 10:14 PM

What brand of gnocchi is this?

**J.S.N.** · 05-21-2006, 10:17 PM

no!

high, high GI. great for carb loading or cheating only. God gnocchi is so good you should have just known it's a no-no.

**rissinite** · 05-21-2006, 10:34 PM

Originally Posted by J.S.N.

no!

high, high GI. great for carb loading or cheating only. God gnocchi is so good you should have just known it's a no-no.

HAHAHA. I knew it was too good to be true

**Jakt** · 05-22-2006, 05:54 AM

whats wrong w/ taking it pwo? its fine... can't be more gi than dex!

**mwolffey** · 05-22-2006, 10:21 AM

pwo is fine...but imo dex would be best, but fine as long as it fit in with your daily cals and goals

chinups · 05-22-2006, 10:22 AM

Gnocchi !!! MY AFSDFOASDFASDF FAVORITE!!

Def not good for dieting. IMO

**biglouie250** · 05-22-2006, 02:23 PM

lol those lil guys sit like bricks im my stomache.....so tasty tho!~

**Mighty Joe** · 05-22-2006, 02:26 PM

Fahgetaboutit

**wolfstriked** · 05-22-2006, 02:55 PM

just chew dont swallow.

**J.S.N.** · 06-22-2006, 10:05 PM

Originally Posted by Jakt

whats wrong w/ taking it pwo? its fine... can't be more gi than dex!

when someone asks if something is a "good" source of carbs they mean clean. if we're talking about carb loading then high fructose corn syrup = da bomb but in general you'd call that empty calories.