 apensa 9 years ago | Oh, Ossie, you silver tongued Mistress of Healthy Eating. I loved your answer and the detail you put into it. I’ll feel better now when I have my “once in a great while” pierogi treat. |
 Ossie-Sharon 9 years ago | Hi, FatBig (and Apensa!). Our stock answer would be to make your own at home if you can, of course. Other than that, let the ingredients list guide you. CostCo (and health-oriented brands like Whole Foods’ 365) often have versions that are healthier than most, but one still needs to keep an eye on them, as they are technically processed. For example, Pelman’s products have the following:
Spinach & Cheese
INGREDIENTS:
Fresh Potatoes, Wheat Flour, Water, Spinach, Feta Cheese, Cottage Cheese, Canola Oil, Salt, Spices.
Sauerkraut & Mushroom
INGREDIENTS:
Sauerkraut, Wheat Flour, Water, Mushrooms, Onions, Canola Oil, Sugar, Eggs, Salt, Corn Starch, Spices.
Deluxe Pelmeni
INGREDIENTS:
Wheat Flour, Pork, Water, Onions, Beef, Chicken, Eggs, Salt, Canola Oil, Spices.
Potato With Garlic & Herbs
INGREDIENTS:
Fresh Potatoes, Wheat Flour, Water, Onions, Canola Oil, Roasted Garlic, Salt, Spices.
Most of these look good, but the flour is white/refined, which isn’t the best bet. Additionally, some of the other ingredients may not be produced in ideal conditions, e.g. sugar, canola oil, even the meats.
A lot also depends on how you heat these for serving – avoid deep-fat frying, and try to rely on the oven.
When all else fails, just consider these an occasional treat (2 = 1 carb exchange) |
| apensa 9 years ago | I share your love for pirogues, but I’ll let the experts answer your question. I have a hunch that “moderation” and method of cooking might be the theme of the answer. Now, you’ve made me hungry…..LOL. |
 fatbig 9 years ago | Just joined today. I love pierogies. Are they healthy? Can I eat them purchased from Costco? |
 FunChick 9 years ago | Thank you Ossie-Sharon for the links to youtube exercise videos! |
 jackiee 9 years ago | Yeah try to most times, Apensa but only learnt how to when I moved here, as have more time. If you think of your Nonna and then play that thought in slow motion, then that sums up my pasta making (lol), it’s amazing how easily the Italians do it, but each year it gets easier and always tastes better than packet stuff. Thankfully we get potatoes of the land so get lots of rest days too. X |
| apensa 9 years ago | Jackie……..You MAKE your own pasta???? Oh, my. Takes me back to my childhood when I used to watch Nona Rosina make pasta. |
| jackiee 9 years ago | Thanks Ossie-Sharon, I mostly use durum wheat to make pasta. I have on occasion used healthier flour but it always gets a thumbs down, apart from the occasions I disguise the colour with spinach!!! But thought durum wheat was Ok as make it with water, where other flours need eggs. Will keep experimenting. Thanks again x |
| Ossie-Sharon 9 years ago | Hi, Jackiee. If the pasta is whole grain, overall they are similar in health value. If you have trouble with blood sugar, it’s best to go with the whole grain pasta (unless your potato is a “sweet” potato or yam). |
| apensa 9 years ago | Jackie, The daughter lives in Florence, so a good distance. I’m from California originally, so quite familiar with quakes. Try driving down the road when one hits…..LOL. |
| jackiee 9 years ago | Apensa – glad you found it. We were in the outer earthquake zone, as live nearer the sea but it was quite scary waking to the house swaying back and forth like a boat, wind chimes ringing throughout the house and all the dogs barking everywhere, luckily my little girl and hubby slept through it, I had motion nausea and a sore head for a bit, but after watching the news in the morning, my experiance felt like trivia compared to what those poor soul suffered at the epicente of the quake. Thankyou for asking, hope you and your family are ok, did you daughter feel it too? (also apoligies everyone for chit-chat :-S Ossie Sharon, just wanted to ask, whats better health wise, pasta or potatoes? For carbs during the week which is better to have more often? I don’t each much of either but hubby and daughter do so curious which is better. Thanks in advance, hope you are well. |
| apensa 9 years ago | Hi, Jackie, You are absolutely right. I was looking under “Groups”……only makes sense doesn’t it?. I went the route you suggested and there it is. Ozzie Sharon, sorry for the wild goose chase. I’ll send Chia a message and let her know that she is still part of the group and how to get here. Thanks again, Jackie, how are things. Are you located anywhere near the Earthquake site? Sorry for the chit chat, everyone. |
| jackiee 9 years ago | Hi Everyone, compliments on the tec support fix the link so quickly, just checked and can find this page ok now.
Just incase Apensa, ask Chia to make sure she’s clicking on the COMMUNITY link, then, Forum – Nutrition and Diet, for this page page. Just saying because a few times I’ve look for this link through GROUPS by mistake. Hope you, Sharon and all the other Newbies are all well, and eating Health of course 😉 take care xxx |
| Ossie-Sharon 9 years ago | Hi, Lawnorma. That’s great to ready, and we are always happy to help. Regarding cured vs. uncured meat, meat that is usually cured (cold cuts, bacon, ham, frankfurters) will be labeled “uncured” if they are. Otherwise, you can look at the ingredients list – the presence of sodium nitrite or “saltpeter” means it’s cured. |
| Ossie-Sharon 9 years ago | Thanks for the heads-up Apensa. I am sending your query to tech support now. |
