Ethnic foods

Gwen S.
on 4/1/08 7:47 am - east of West Michigan, MI

While grocery shopping I decided to check out some of the food in the ethnic section. I found some Indian food. I bought a few things and the one I am trying right now is Lentil Curry. It is all natural and no preservative. It isn't too bad! Pretty spicy, but has a good flavor. Per serving is has: 126 calories, 4.2 g fat (1.3 g sat fat), no cholesterol, 416.3 mg sodium, 15.9 g carbs, 3.4g fiber, and 6.2g protein. It has 2-3 servings per packet and even eating 2 servings I don't think the totals are too bad....Am I right? I like the fact that it doesn't have high fructose corn syrup or hydrogenated oils. I also heard last night that sea cucumbers are high in protein. I don't even know what one of those are. Has anyone scouted out ethnic food for good WLS meal options?

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on 4/1/08 8:50 am - Plain City, MI

RNY on 06/04/07

I VOTE FOR MEXICAN!!!!!!! the beans and meat are always a good choice. i just make a pile of it on a plate, and imagine there are tortilla chips in there too

~ Robin ~
on 4/1/08 9:13 am - Muskegon, MI

RNY on 04/28/08

Those imaginary tortilla chips are delicious!!

I always love Mexican food - that is my favorite! I also enjoy some indian food - hubby and I used to do an indian lunch buffet back in my overeating days.

I haven't been to one since, but occasionally we get an indian dish carry-out and share it for dinner. (I love that Naan... which I now avoid, but my mouth is watering just thinking of it. I guess I will have to try the "imaginary naan" next time! hehe) I've never bought any indian cuisine from the supermarket though.