652154 Sun Sep 13 20:28:26 -0700 2009 10 8 Midwest 0 5027543 My doc has suggested I eat mostly whole grain or low glycemic carbohydrate sources, so I'm looking for restaurants that offer brown rice, whole wheat pasta, bread or buns or pizza crust, even sweet potatoes or something like beef and barley soup. So far, I've come up with Bo Ling's, One Bite, and Pizza Fusion. Does anyone have another to share? I've been going without many carbs at some places, but often leave feeling well, kind of hungry! Sun Sep 13 20:28:26 -0700 2009 24126 amyzan 1 5027624 Sounds like you're a southlander, but if you ever find yourself up north, go to Longboards at 6269 North Oak. Hawaiian wrap sandwiches with about anything you could want on them, and they have brown rice and whole-wheat tortillas. These guys (it's owned and operated by three brothers, with several other very nice and hardworking staffers) present their food with some of the greatest care of any place I've ever been in town. Some of the topping choices aren't low in fat, but you can find combos that are very well within your guidelines. You always see bodybuilder types here, because they have several protein-bomb sandwiches, I presume. Souperman downtown always has some soups that'll work for you, and I've noticed a lot of hole-in-the-wall Chinese places serving brown rice lately. One that offers bright, clean flavors and is impeccably clean is the New China Town on Johnson Drive just east of Metcalf. Sun Sep 13 21:10:25 -0700 2009 5027543 130151 dmd_kc 2 5030211 I'll file Longboards away for when I'm coming from the airport, sounds good, but a serious drive otherwise. Yeah, I'm actually in far northwest JoCo, but am up I-35 frequently for work. I'll check out Souperman (how have I never been yet?) and New China Town, which should be convenient when working in Merriam. Mon Sep 14 19:31:52 -0700 2009 5027624 24126 amyzan 1 5027656 Maui Express at 87th and Antioch offers brown rice with their teriyaki bowls. Sun Sep 13 21:32:49 -0700 2009 5027543 103828 angelchrys 2 5030208 I forgot about them. Thanks for the reminder! Mon Sep 14 19:30:31 -0700 2009 5027656 24126 amyzan 1 5027937 I've had to significantly reduce carbs. In general, I have found that Asian buffets such as Chinese or Indian work very well. I can see what the dish looks like and if I avoid rice, potatoes, bread, squash and beans, the meals have been within my boundries while still being interesting, satisfying and filling. Mon Sep 14 05:49:14 -0700 2009 5027543 234061 KansasTravel 1 5046967 Eden Alley of course ....they have so much g-free, low carb, and low fat stuff, love them! Planet Sub has a low carb wrap instead of bread (not sure of the ingredients in said wrap..) but I get it a lot! I would check Great Harvest Bakery and see if they have a low carb bread that isn't all full of soy protein. yuck Ezekial bread is a fav - get at whole foods. I get really extreme and cook w/ chickpea flour - 100% low carb/g-free. It takes some working, but it makes a nice crunchy pizza crust. Mon Sep 21 14:05:36 -0700 2009 5027543 88683 stellamystar 2 5050925 I appreciate your thoughts, stellamystar. I cannot eat a lot of the gluten free stuff because I'm allergic to soy and beans. Ezekial bread has sprouted beans in it, but Alvarado St. makes a similar product I can have, though it's not appropriate for people eating gluten free. I'll check out Eden Alley, thanks for the rec! Tue Sep 22 19:42:59 -0700 2009 5046967 24126 amyzan 3 5052681 Are gluten free foods low in carbs? I came across this article about a gluten free bakery in Lee Summit that is soy free. It's kind of far for you and I am not sure if it is bean free, but you might want to shoot them an email or phone call. Their products might be available in some local supermarkets and Nature's Pantry. http://www.lsjournal.com/100/story/36956.html Wed Sep 23 11:52:40 -0700 2009 5050925 58655 vsoy 4 5061146 Thanks, will report back when I hear from the owner! Sat Sep 26 21:52:20 -0700 2009 5052681 24126 amyzan 5 5071013 Okay, heard back from the owner, and yes, all that bakery's products, save the cakes, are allergy free for me. So, thanks, vsoy! The HyVee at Metcalf and 91st is carrying a selection, too, so next time I am in there will check it out. To answer your earlier question, no, gluten free foods aren't necessarily low in carbs. Some are, because they use bean flours in place of wheat, barley, or other high gluten flours. Many people who eat gluten free supplement their diets with fiber, though. I am not eating gluten free, but know a fair amount about special diets, having worked in the natural foods industry in my twenties. Wed Sep 30 19:08:55 -0700 2009 5061146 24126 amyzan