Hola, does anyone know if couscous can be eaten on this diet? I looked it up and it seems to be low GL, just wanted to check O:-)

I doubt it it’s a carb. Quinoa is, which is like a couscous consistency, high in calories but it’s a protein if eaten in moderation.

Damnit! thought it was toogood to be true :-\

Mainly couscous is a type of white flour pasta, so I’m sticking clear of it personally.
Bulgar wheat is similarly easy to make and convenient, but totally whole grain and low gi/gl.
I’ve been at it only one week, but felt good on the food, by virtually ignoring cars all together and eating vegie with nice fats and protein in limited amounts.
Good luck to you whatever you decide.

Carbs not cars…

Thanks blackspot,ihave someof that inthe cupboard,i’ll give it a whirl x

With loads of parsley, lemon zest and juice, a bit of chili and a glug of olive oil and it’s good. S&p too.

Couscous is made from wheat flour and is therefore a carb. I don’t think there are any recipes in the book using couscous so I have taken that to mean it is not encouraged. However, the book doesn’t ban anything as such, it just encourages low consumption of carbs and sugar. If you can manage without it, great but if you really do want to eat it, count the calories and perhaps bear the carb count in mind and don’t have it too often.

now i am confused….can anyone help please…..low carb med diet says wholegrains are allowed….but couscous and quinoa are wholegrains but NOT allowed????

Couscous is coarsely ground wheat (also called semolina) – and you can get ordinary couscous (like white bread or white flour) or wholemeal couscous, which is not quite as readily available. However both versions couldn’t be classed as particularly good if you’re trying to avoid carb. White couscous has about 23g of carbohydrates per 100g and not much fibre. I experimented with cauliflower “rice” a few days ago and that’s certainly a good substitute for couscous – especially with strong-tasting things like smoked haddock or veg curries.

Thanks gooismeidm
I actually only get wholemeal couscous, but will avoid from now on 🙁 thanks for tip on cauli……….getting books today so hopefully all will become clearer!!

Use Cauliflower instead. Google how to use Cauliflower as rice or couscous. It’s as simple as.