Compare these carbs (did I find a new good clean carb!?)

**First6** · 07-06-2010, 10:49 AM

My wife got some of these muffins the other day and they are really good. I used them as the "bun" on lean beef burgers over the weekend for a get together.

I'm thinking I will sub one in once in a while instead of rice. (I'm just not a fan of the rice - although I still eat it twice a day)

Here is a breakdown compared to rice.

Rice: ( 1 serving) EDIT: forgot to clarify. This is whole grain brown rice.
Calories - 150
Fat - 1
Sat fat - 0
Trans fat - 0
Carb - 33
Fiber - 2
Sugar - 0
Protein - 4

Thomas's better start multi grain english muffin (1 serving)
Calories - 100
Fat - 1
Sat fat - 0
Trans fat - 0
Carb - 28
Fiber - 8
Sugar - 0
Protein - 5

What do you think?

**Times Roman** · 07-06-2010, 12:37 PM

I'm more of a complex carb type of guy. Here's a real simple test to see how "complex" your carbs are. Place mystery carb item in mouth and watch the clock. Chew slowly while mixing with saliva. You will begin to notice a sweet flavor as the carbs begin to break down to sugars. the more complex the carb, the longer this process takes. I usually don't eat too much bread since it breaks down pretty quickly. Instead, I eat rolled oats for breakfast (amongst other things). Sweet potatoes are an excellent source of carbohydrate, and if you eat rice, skip the white and go for the brown that still has the husk on. the idea is to eat foods in as close to it's natural state as possible. I've never seen an English muffin tree, and it requres a machine to make white rice to process and dehusk. The more processed crap you eat, the less healthy it is. Keep it simple, keep it pure, keep it clean.

**Damienm05** · 07-06-2010, 12:44 PM

Originally Posted by Times Roman

I'm more of a complex carb type of guy. Here's a real simple test to see how "complex" your carbs are. Place mystery carb item in mouth and watch the clock. Chew slowly while mixing with saliva. You will begin to notice a sweet flavor as the carbs begin to break down to sugars. the more complex the carb, the longer this process takes. I usually don't eat too much bread since it breaks down pretty quickly. Instead, I eat rolled oats for breakfast (amongst other things). Sweet potatoes are an excellent source of carbohydrate, and if you eat rice, skip the white and go for the brown that still has the husk on. the idea is to eat foods in as close to it's natural state as possible. I've never seen an English muffin tree, and it requres a machine to make white rice to process and dehusk. The more processed crap you eat, the less healthy it is. Keep it simple, keep it pure, keep it clean.

This!

That English Muffin is fine every now and then but it should certainly not be a staple. Neither should the white rice.

**Times Roman** · 07-06-2010, 02:28 PM

Originally Posted by Damienm05

This!

That English Muffin is fine every now and then but it should certainly not be a staple. Neither should the white rice.

True. Every diet should have a little "wiggle room" built in if you want it to be a sustainable one. I cheat too, and had an english muffin two weeks ago. so quite often, when I make a general statement, it is probably something that should be more of a goal than something written in concrete. Hell, my wife is going to make her famous chicken casserole here next week, and I know I'll have seconds on that!!! And my daughter's bday is coming up, and she will probably talk me into a fork or two of cake and maybe a scoop of ice cream. The only time I drink is when a certain buddy of mine comes over, and that's probably twice a month. When that happens, it's usually a twelve pack just for me. We've been partying together since we were kids. So, yes. It's important you have goals, but it's not the end of the world if you slip.

**TheRepartitioner** · 07-06-2010, 05:58 PM

brown rice, sweet potatoes, yams, oats, vegetables... what other complex carbs good for bulking? (clean)?

**Damienm05** · 07-06-2010, 06:59 PM

Oats/Oatmeal
Grits/Cornmeal
Unsalted/non-buttered popcorn (great, low-cal snack)
Sweet potato (the best choice)
Butternut squash
Whole wheat pasta (not enriched)
Organic whole wheat bread (not enriched wonder bread crap)
Brown rice
Ezekiel bread
Swedish grain bread
Gluten free bread
Wheat couscous
Corn
Quinoa
Lentils
Beans
Many more, look up the GI (glycemic index) for healthy choices

**TheRepartitioner** · 07-06-2010, 08:44 PM

how do you make your sweet potatoes

**bigboomer** · 07-06-2010, 09:12 PM

I bake mine for about 30 to 40 minutes in the oven... Sometimes chop them in little cubes and pan fry till there a little crispy..

**Times Roman** · 07-06-2010, 11:47 PM

Originally Posted by TheRepartitioner

how do you make your sweet potatoes

Dude, I was just popping them in the micro three at a time until I made a dozen. Next day, I'd be taking to work and eating like an apple. It's pretty easy, and I can do it quickly an hour before my cardio at lunch.

**First6** · 07-07-2010, 05:56 AM

Originally Posted by Times Roman

I'm more of a complex carb type of guy. Here's a real simple test to see how "complex" your carbs are. Place mystery carb item in mouth and watch the clock. Chew slowly while mixing with saliva. You will begin to notice a sweet flavor as the carbs begin to break down to sugars. the more complex the carb, the longer this process takes. I usually don't eat too much bread since it breaks down pretty quickly. Instead, I eat rolled oats for breakfast (amongst other things). Sweet potatoes are an excellent source of carbohydrate, and if you eat rice, skip the white and go for the brown that still has the husk on. the idea is to eat foods in as close to it's natural state as possible. I've never seen an English muffin tree, and it requres a machine to make white rice to process and dehusk. The more processed crap you eat, the less healthy it is. Keep it simple, keep it pure, keep it clean.

Yeah I guess your right. I always forget about the processing. Hey I'm still new at this. I really like your complex carb "test". I'll be using that.

Originally Posted by Damienm05

This!

That English Muffin is fine every now and then but it should certainly not be a staple. Neither should the white rice.

Thanks. and I should have been more clear. - The rice above was not white rice. It is whole grain brown rice. My fault there.

**gbrice75** · 07-07-2010, 11:06 AM

Originally Posted by TheRepartitioner

how do you make your sweet potatoes

I don't know if your supermarket has them, but I buy PotatOH! brand sweet potatoes. They're already seal wrapped and ready to pop directly into the microwave for 5-6 minutes. Comes out good every time!

**Damienm05** · 07-07-2010, 01:43 PM

Originally Posted by gbrice75

I don't know if your supermarket has them, but I buy PotatOH! brand sweet potatoes. They're already seal wrapped and ready to pop directly into the microwave for 5-6 minutes. Comes out good every time!

Yeah, those are fantastic. I stopped buying them when I realized I was spending 4x as much as if I were just to boil/bake them in bulk because they're like $1.49 each at the whole foods here. Bastards.

**gbrice75** · 07-07-2010, 03:10 PM

Originally Posted by Damienm05

Yeah, those are fantastic. I stopped buying them when I realized I was spending 4x as much as if I were just to boil/bake them in bulk because they're like $1.49 each at the whole foods here. Bastards.

I noticed this too, but i'm such a lazy fvck, I deal with it! Ah the things we'll go to for convenience!