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I share your love for pirogues, but I’ll let the experts answer your question. I have a hunch that “moderation” and method of cooking might be the theme of the answer. Now, you’ve made me hungry…..LOL.
Hi, FatBig (and Apensa!). Our stock answer would be to make your own at home if you can, of course. Other than that, let the ingredients list guide you. CostCo (and health-oriented brands like Whole Foods’ 365) often have versions that are healthier than most, but one still needs to keep an eye on them, as they are technically processed. For example, Pelman’s products have the following:
Spinach & Cheese
INGREDIENTS:
Fresh Potatoes, Wheat Flour, Water, Spinach, Feta Cheese, Cottage Cheese, Canola Oil, Salt, Spices.
Sauerkraut & Mushroom
INGREDIENTS:
Sauerkraut, Wheat Flour, Water, Mushrooms, Onions, Canola Oil, Sugar, Eggs, Salt, Corn Starch, Spices.
Deluxe Pelmeni
INGREDIENTS:
Wheat Flour, Pork, Water, Onions, Beef, Chicken, Eggs, Salt, Canola Oil, Spices.
Potato With Garlic & Herbs
INGREDIENTS:
Fresh Potatoes, Wheat Flour, Water, Onions, Canola Oil, Roasted Garlic, Salt, Spices.
Most of these look good, but the flour is white/refined, which isn’t the best bet. Additionally, some of the other ingredients may not be produced in ideal conditions, e.g. sugar, canola oil, even the meats.
A lot also depends on how you heat these for serving – avoid deep-fat frying, and try to rely on the oven.
When all else fails, just consider these an occasional treat (2 = 1 carb exchange)Oh, Ossie, you silver tongued Mistress of Healthy Eating. I loved your answer and the detail you put into it. I’ll feel better now when I have my “once in a great while” pierogi treat.
Hi Ossie Sharon, sorry this sounds like a daft question but does 140grams of clams mean weight of clams in the shells or without?
Hi I note on the bottom of the receipts they have a heading called Exchanges per serve followed by different protein carb and fat values Can you please tell me what these values relate to and a breakup of what i am supposed to have at each meal
If there is a guide on this can someone point me in the rite directionThanks
AlanHi, Alan. You can see how much you can have at each meal by clicking on “Exchange mode” in the toolbar above your menu. The nutritional value of exchanges are as follows:
1 carb exchange = 15 grams of carbohydrates + up to 3 grams of protein
1 protein exchange = 7 grams of protein + up to 5 grams of fat
1 fat exchange = 5 grams of fat
1 fruit exchange = 15 grams of carbohydrates
1 vegetable exchange = 5 grams of carbohydrates + up to 2 grams of protein
1 sweet exchange = up to 15 grams of carbohydrates + up to 5 grams of fat
1 free exchange = up to 5 grams of carbohydrates or up to 2 grams of protein or fatHi, my days begin at 6 am and work 12 hours. What are the best times to eat my meals considering I am not hungry when I first wake up? Also, I prefer to eat dinner with my family when I get home. Is 8 pm at night too late to eat or is this a myth?
Thanks HeatherOssie,
A while back when reviewing my usual breakfast of a bowl of Honey Nut Cheerios with Almond Milk, you suggested that I add an egg because the above was mostly carbs. I was wondering if sprinkling Protein Powder on the cereal would accomplish the same thing. If so, can you recommend the right powder to use. It seems like the measurement of most of the protein powders that I have seen would make the whole thing a gooey mess.
Hi, Apensa. We don’t usually recommend protein powders because they are technically rather processed, but some are better than others. I prefer those that are based on whole foods, such as Garden of Life Raw and Vega. Because they are plant based, they are less likely to get gooey.
Hi, hredden. If you are not hungry when you first get up, then just have your morning snack then, and your breakfast a couple of hours later. After that, every 2-3 hours is fine. As for dinner, I always recommend to eat with one’s family if it brings joy. If you don’t overdo it and about an hour passes until bedtime, you’ll be fine.
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