Couscous as carb source

[blm]

Just for something different; made some plain couscous, threw in golden raisins, dried cranberries, and sliced almonds. Let it cool in the fridge and enjoy.

Not bad at all. Isn't heavy like some complex carbs and kind of fresh tasting with the additional ingredients.

[Bouncer]

i love couscous, havent had in long time though.

[Scrumhalf]

Couscous is great. Most Lebanese/North African food is awesome - guys know how to cook.

[rado]

Tons of fiber too. I almost make this everyday. Well quinoa that is lol

[FitnessBrat]

Tons of fiber too. I almost make this everyday. Well quinoa that is lol

Isn't couscous a pasta? Quinoa is a grain.

[blm]

Isn't couscous a pasta? Quinoa is a grain.

Couscous is semolina which is a grain too, but they taste totally different.

[rado]

Isn't couscous a pasta? Quinoa is a grain.

Couscous is semolina which is a grain too, but they taste totally different.

Yea I got them confused. I make mostly quinoa which is amazing. Protein and fiber; great with salmon.

Couscous is good too. I prefer quinoa. For some reason when I think of one I also think of the other; like brown white rice.

[BBAddict]

Couscous has a higher GI than quinoa. It behaves more like a pasta in your body. Not a bad carb and great for changing things up, but I keep it as a post-workout carb rather than something that would replace the low GI options.

[blm]

Couscous has a higher GI than quinoa. It behaves more like a pasta in your body. Not a bad carb and great for changing things up, but I keep it as a post-workout carb rather than something that would replace the low GI options.

I'm not overly concerned about that.

[BBAddict]

I'm not overly concerned about that.

That's cool and neither am I very often now, but we're not the only ones reading this. It's good for those looking to get super lean to know.

[BEAST]

If you like couscous you have to try bulgur.

Bulgur - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

[blm]

That's cool and neither am I very often now, but we're not the only ones reading this. It's good for those looking to get super lean to know.

Good point.

[blm]

If you like couscous you have to try bulgur.

Do they taste similar or is it just another carb source suggestion? Why do you recommend it? It has good nutritional values, but sounds like it would be closer to oatmeal when cooked.

[BEAST]

Do they taste similar or is it just another carb source suggestion? Why do you recommend it? It has good nutritional values, but sounds like it would be closer to oatmeal when cooked.

IMO they taste similar and you can make it like your first post with raisins and stuff.

And I know for a fact it doesn't taste like oatmeal. Not even remotely.

[blm]

IMO they taste similar and you can make it like your first post with raisins and stuff.

And I know for a fact it doesn't taste like oatmeal. Not even remotely.

Cool. I'll check it out.