carbs in spices!

[sheesh1313]

THERE ARE CARBS IN SPICES SO I MADE A LIST FOR EVERYONE.

spices do have some hidden carbs!
I have created a list I hope this helps.

cinnamon for one tbsp = 1.7 net carbs
nutmeg for one tbsp = 2.0 net carbs
vanilla extract for one tbsp = 1.6 net carbs
imitation vanilla extract for one tbsp = 0.3 net carbs
black pepper for one tbsp = 2.4 net carbs
white pepper for one tbsp = 3.0 net carbs
curry powder for one tbsp = 1.6 net carbs
paprika for one tbsp = 1.2 net carbs
cloves for one tbsp = 1.7 net carbs
pumpkin pie spice for one tbsp = 3.1 net carbs
ginger ground for one tbsp = 3.1 net carbs
garlic for one tbsp = 5.3 net carbs
ground all spice for one tbsp = 3.0 net carbs
cardamom ground for one tbsp = 2.4 net carbs
mace ground for one tbsp = 1.6 net carbs
onion powder for one tbsp = 5.2 net carbs
cayenne pepper for one tbsp = 1.6 net carbs
poultry seasoning for one tbsp = 2.0 net carb
ground thyme for one tbsp = 1.1 net carbs
ground tarragon for one tbsp = 2.0 net carbs
ground sage for one tbsp = 0.4 net carbs
poppyseeds for one tbsp = 1.2 net carbs
ground cumin for one tbsp = 2.1 net carbs
fresh pepperment for 2 tbsp = 0.2 net carbs
dried spearment for one tbsp = 0.3 net carbs
dried basil for one tbsp = 0.9 net carbs
caraway seed for one tbsp = 0.8 net carbs
corriander leaf seed for one tbsp = 0.6 net carbs
ground oregano for one tbsp = 0.4 net carbs
fennel seed for one tbsp = 0.7 net carbs
dried parsley for one tbsp = 0.3 net carbs

[No Carbi-Wan Kenobi]

oh god no...not my beloved garlic...say it isn't so.

i put garlic on everything but pancakes...which i can't eat anymore...which means everything.

[butterball]

Thanks -- that's an eyeopener

[yaz180]

OH NOOOOOOOO


I KNEW IT WAS TOO GOOD TO BE TRUE

i've been having AT LEAST 35g a day on 'induction' then :O :O :O

man I keep finding I'm doing things wrong

How did you come across this info? (thank YOU SO MUCH for this)

[smudgebox]

But spices are on Atkin's Acceptable Foods List...

* Spices
* All spices to taste, but make sure none contain added sugar.
* Herbs
* basil
* garlic
* rosemary
* cayenne pepper
* ginger
* sage
* cilantro
* oregano
* tarragon
* dill
* pepper
* thyme

The Atkins website doesn't list any restrictions on them either - doesn't say that we should limit their use at all.

So I guess moderation and common sense is key!

[wheresmycoat]

Yes, but these spice carbs may not truly impact blood sugar. You need em (even tried chicken breast with no spice? Yuck!).

I say....enjoy the spices...especially tumeric, which has wonderful anti-ageing qualities and boosts your immune system.

Did you know that there are NO cases of Altzeimers in India???? Its the spice action, baby! 8)

[fsgoo1]

Spices kinda scare me. There are just too many of them. I go into the spice isle at my local grocer and feel overwhelmed. And I never know how to combine them so that my food tastes good.


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[Tril]

fsgoo1... try reading recipes to get an understanding of what goes together. Look up Italian recipes.... then Mexican.... then Indian... etc. You'll see what spices are typical for those flavors.

A quick search for "common spice combinations" gave me this site: http://lancaster.unl.edu/food/ciqspice.htm A great place to start! Don't be afraid to try things... if you don't like it, no harm done. Try something else. Ask your friends what they like. Ask your waiter what's in the food you're eating at a restaurant (esp if you love/hate it). I agree that there are a LOT of herbs and spices to choose from... start with the basics.

[benshad61]

Thanks so much for all this information re: Spices. My husband just built a new spice/oils cabinet in the kitchen and my son is an excellent cook and uses lots of spices when he prepares a meal. I'll copy and post this list upstairs. WOW! I had no idea about the net carbs in GARLIC!!

Great info.

Jo

[Tril]

I wonder if that's for garlic powder??? I just looked it up... FRESH garlic has about 1g per clove (not head, per clove). Garlic powder has 2g per teaspoon. I really thing the carb count on the list above should read "garlic powder".

[benshad61]

I think that would apply to "garlic powder" rather than the cloves of garlic which we use (usually crushed in our recipes.)

It is so true how important certain spices are for boosting the immune system and fighting against cancer. Turmeric is one of the best and when Benny was fighting his cancer, we used to sprinkle turmeric on chicken, venison, broccoli etc.

Along with turmeric, Ginger, Chili Pepper, Cloves are all anti-inflammatory and Turmeric, Ginger and Chili Pepper boost the immune system and fight against cancer. The anti-inflammatory property of spices, especially turmeric and ginger, seems to play an important role in the prevention of several types of cancer, particularly colon cancer.

A recipe which I really enjoy is INDIAN CABBAGE:

640 gm (4 cups) shredded cabbage
1 tsp. ground turmeric
1/2 tsp. mustard seed
2 tbsp. water
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

In an ovenproof glass dish ( 1.5 litre or 6 cup capacity), cook the cabbage on HIGH for 4 minutes.

Add olive oil, turmeric, mustard seed and mix well

Add the water and cook for an additional 6 minutes. Let stand for 3.

SERVES 4.

My son bought the book COOKING with FOODS that FIGHT CANCER written by Richard Beliveau PhD., and Denis Gingras, PhD. The above recipe comes from that book.

He purchased the book when our 5 year old schnauzer Benny had cancer and we altered some of the recipes for Ben. FLAXSEED was also added to Ben's diet and we take it as well. It is by far the BEST plant source of linolenic acid, an omega-3 fatty acid used by cells to make EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid) and DHA (docosahexaenoic acid), two anti-inflammatory substances.

Jo