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Rena

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Spaghetti Squash
« on: July 29, 2011, 11:54:03 AM »
Is spaghetti squash really 7.88 net carbs per cup? Oh man, I just bought one of these, but I don't want all those extra carbs for just that amount. :(

ETA -- There are several listings on FatSecret. One says 7.88 and the other says 6.98 carbs. I don't have Doug's book on hand (shared it with a friend), so I don't know what he came up with. The Carb Counter website lists it at about 7-8 carbs per cup, too.

I suppose I could have half a cup. I just didn't realize it was so high or I wouldn't have gotten it. I know I get 20 per day, but I like spreading them out and try not to have any particular meal with a really high count.

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Rena

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Re: Spaghetti Squash
« Reply #1 on: July 29, 2011, 01:25:36 PM »
Another question ...

Can you reheat this or does that not work? I bought the smallest one I could find at the store, but it still seems pretty big. There's no way I can eat the whole thing in one serving myself and I doubt anyone else will want any.

I guess I didn't think this one out too well.  :D
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Re: Spaghetti Squash
« Reply #2 on: July 29, 2011, 05:37:59 PM »
Rena - Doug's book says 1/2 cup 4 carbs.  1/2 cup was filling for me when I made Alfredo and added grilled/sauteed chicken.  I used some cold the next day, added mayo, green onion and diced chicken for lunch and I thought it was good.   :)
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Re: Spaghetti Squash
« Reply #3 on: July 29, 2011, 05:53:14 PM »
Amber is right your serving size is 1/2 a cup.Thats all you need.It reheats great and last about a week in the fridge.Your kids will love it! ;)
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Re: Spaghetti Squash
« Reply #4 on: July 29, 2011, 08:31:43 PM »
Oh good -- thanks, ladies!

So, I guess all the online stuff is right, as they were all hovering around 8 carbs per cup. I was going to try it with chicken and WFs alfredo sauce. Maybe I can do that tomorrow.

Thanks, again!
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Re: Spaghetti Squash
« Reply #5 on: July 30, 2011, 02:59:38 PM »
Remember Rena, this is usually served as a side dish :)
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Re: Spaghetti Squash
« Reply #6 on: July 30, 2011, 08:27:38 PM »
I guess I've been doing this for a long time now because it just seems so high. Don't mind me. I'm just being a paranoid carb baby ...
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Re: Spaghetti Squash
« Reply #7 on: July 31, 2011, 09:11:46 AM »
You and me both! ;)
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Re: Spaghetti Squash
« Reply #8 on: July 31, 2011, 01:19:29 PM »
Me too, Rena! :)

Knowing what sugar (net carbs) has done to us, we have good reason to be paranoid! ;)
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