french toast ok?

kmons87 · 08-03-2005, 09:43 PM

just wondering... french toast is one of my fav. breakfast-type foods; if i go real easy on the syrup after i make it, is it a good source for calories/protein? i make it by dipping the toast slices into a mix of egg and milk, so it seems like it would be a good source of protein in that sense.

SuperAmmo · 08-03-2005, 09:46 PM

It makes sense, especially on whole wheat bread...

hmm, I'll have to try that, haven't had french toast in awhile.

Instead of going real easy on the syrup, just use sugar free syrup.

JMillion · 08-03-2005, 09:49 PM

Maple Syrup, 100% natural, is healthy. Just make sure the only ingredient is maple syrup. Use organic if possible. And watch the portions.

Photostic · 08-03-2005, 09:51 PM

Also make sure not to fry it in bacon grease.

OhioUstud · 08-03-2005, 09:54 PM

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Originally Posted by kmons87

just wondering... french toast is one of my fav. breakfast-type foods; if i go real easy on the syrup after i make it, is it a good source for calories/protein? i make it by dipping the toast slices into a mix of egg and milk, so it seems like it would be a good source of protein in that sense.

If you use skim milk and wheat bread then I guess it would be an OK occasional changeup to oats. Instead of syrup I'd use applesauce or just eat it plain; definitely don't use syrup.

MCconditioner · 08-03-2005, 10:05 PM

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Originally Posted by JMillion

Maple Syrup, 100% natural, is healthy. Just make sure the only ingredient is maple syrup. Use organic if possible. And watch the portions.

Cane sugar is 100% natural, is healthy. Just make sure the only ingredient is cane sugar. Use organic if possible. And watch the portions.

Sugar is sugar. In moderation its fine. But just because its natural doesn't mean its healthy--its still a simple carbohydrate.

No0b · 08-03-2005, 10:11 PM

Yeah maple syrup is actually good as long as its pure/100% with no other ingredients. Not the maple flavored or sugar loaded crap. See..
http://www.whfoods.com/genpage.php?t...spice&dbid=115

Look for it at health food stores like WholeFoods or in the organic section of the grocery stores.

JMillion · 08-03-2005, 10:19 PM

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Originally Posted by MCconditioner

Cane sugar is 100% natural, is healthy. Just make sure the only ingredient is cane sugar. Use organic if possible. And watch the portions.

Sugar is sugar. In moderation its fine. But just because its natural doesn't mean its healthy--its still a simple carbohydrate.

I agree moderation. And i never said all natural things are healthy. And simple carbohydrates are not necessarily unhealthy, as your last sentence implies.

JustBrowsin · 08-03-2005, 10:25 PM

whole wheat bread, dip it in egg whites, fry it in a sprayed pan, sprinkle with splenda and cinnamon, and top it with calorie free syrup.... golden

kmons87 · 08-03-2005, 10:42 PM

got it, thanks for the replies
well i already use 100% pure maple syrup.. but i was always worried about the sugar content. good to know that its actually healthy.

No0b · 08-03-2005, 10:44 PM

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Originally Posted by kmons87

got it, thanks for the replies
well i already use 100% pure maple syrup.. but i was always worried about the sugar content. good to know that its actually healthy.

Just don't use it as an excuse to go overboard and start drinking it or anything. lol.

KryptoKnight · 08-03-2005, 11:15 PM

Taht stuff is so tasty I sometimes want to :\

Haywood Jablome · 08-03-2005, 11:22 PM

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Originally Posted by JMillion

And simple carbohydrates are not necessarily unhealthy, as your last sentence implies.

No, but adding simple sugars with no health benefits that other carb sources have is not that usefull.

DJohnson · 08-04-2005, 12:55 AM

Just go buy Da Vinci pancake syrup so you don't have to worry about it at all. Zero calories, it's sweetened with Splenda. You can drench it if you want. But yeah, vanilla, egg whites, whole grain or better bread. Can't go wrong.

Ripped_Alex · 08-04-2005, 01:00 AM

whoa, da vinci? where can i find that, sounds AWESOME! so u take a toasted whole wheat slice, take a bowl of egg whites with splenda and dip it? then u cook it on a pan or how does it work, can someone explain how to do that? thanks.

JMillion · 08-04-2005, 06:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Haywood Jablome

No, but adding simple sugars with no health benefits that other carb sources have is not that usefull.

Yes, but adding simple carbohydrates that have health benefits such as honey and maple syrup is beneficial, which is what I was saying in the first place.

SpiritmemberBry · 08-04-2005, 06:41 AM

Ive been into whole wheat homemade waffles lately, mix a scoop or two of whey in the batter and cook in the waffle iron.

Top with some splenda, SF maple syrup, and some fresh fruit.

<3

dp13368 · 08-04-2005, 06:53 AM

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Originally Posted by SpiritmemberBry

Ive been into whole wheat homemade waffles lately, mix a scoop or two of whey in the batter and cook in the waffle iron.

Top with some splenda, SF maple syrup, and some fresh fruit.

<3

Where do you find the whole wheat waffle batter?

SpiritmemberBry · 08-04-2005, 06:58 AM

Price chopper organic section.

Hodgson mill is the brand.

I bet any supermarket sells it.

Sixpack · 08-04-2005, 07:09 AM

Better yet ezkiel bread dipped in egg whites then sprinkled with cinnemen and sf maple syrup

Haywood Jablome · 08-04-2005, 07:21 AM

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Originally Posted by JMillion

Yes, but adding simple carbohydrates that have health benefits such as honey and maple syrup is beneficial, which is what I was saying in the first place.

What health benefits does maple syrup have?

JMillion · 08-04-2005, 09:00 AM

Real 100% pure maple syrup is actually a great source of manganese. It also contains trace amounts of calcium, iron and zinc. I'm not saying maple syrup is an amazing superfood, not by any means. Syrup in general gets a bad rep, since the brand name syrups are loaded with HFCS. Then diet brands come out with sugar free maple syrup sweetened artificially, when all the while there is a perfectly good pure maple syrup that actually has nutrients. Sure, its a simple sugar, but its not like you're gonna drink it. A tablespoon is about 50 calories, and thats about all you need. Won't spike insulin in moderation.

collegeHULK · 08-04-2005, 10:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Ripped_Alex

whoa, da vinci? where can i find that, sounds AWESOME! so u take a toasted whole wheat slice, take a bowl of egg whites with splenda and dip it? then u cook it on a pan or how does it work, can someone explain how to do that? thanks.

da vinci. find it online at their website or at TJ MAXX stores.

No you take a piece of untoasted

ww bread... and you dip it into whisked egg and milk. Then you put it on a pam'd frying pan and cook both sides evenly until golden brown.

koreanFURY · 08-04-2005, 10:10 PM

if you're questioning if it's "ok", then it's probably not.

kmons87 · 08-04-2005, 10:25 PM

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Originally Posted by koreanFURY

if you're questioning if it's "ok", then it's probably not.

umm... k?
*points to 15 posts above you*

MCconditioner · 08-04-2005, 10:35 PM

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Originally Posted by JMillion

Real 100% pure maple syrup is actually a great source of manganese. It also contains trace amounts of calcium, iron and zinc. I'm not saying maple syrup is an amazing superfood, not by any means. Syrup in general gets a bad rep, since the brand name syrups are loaded with HFCS. Then diet brands come out with sugar free maple syrup sweetened artificially, when all the while there is a perfectly good pure maple syrup that actually has nutrients. Sure, its a simple sugar, but its not like you're gonna drink it. A tablespoon is about 50 calories, and thats about all you need. Won't spike insulin in moderation.

I'd definately need more than a tablespoon. Also, the nutritional profile isn't that great in my opinion, especially considering how calorie dense and unsatisfying it is.

To each their own, enjoy the tablespoon of syrup on your pancakes Jmillz.

JMillion · 08-05-2005, 01:04 AM

Yeah well show me an artificial sweetner that has a comparable nutrient profile. And a little maple syrup is actually very satisfying, IMO. If you wanna just write it of as unhealthy, go for it bro. But I will take maple syrup over a splenda- sweetened alternative any day of the week.
Btw - yeah one tablespoon is probably not enough for pancakes, I use it in my oats.