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Old Sat, Jan-26-02, 13:16
anniec anniec is offline
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Question Gyros meat

Does anyone know if there are carbs in this and how many? I can't seem to find any carb info regarding gyros meat.
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Old Sat, Jan-26-02, 20:38
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I believe that traditionally, this should just be roasted lamb. If it's plain meat with no gravy or sauce, it should be safe--even the sour cream and cucumbers often served with it should be LC. However, who knows what a fast-food vendor might be serving us, eh? Always ask, and hope you're getting a true answer.

HTH. Maybe some expert Greek cook will help you out further.
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Old Sun, Jan-27-02, 12:51
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Wink gyros meat

Thanks so much for your insight! I did eat it - it was delicious!
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Old Sun, Jan-27-02, 15:41
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Hey there fellow Chicagoan! Glad you brought up that topic, that'd be a great choice for going out with the gang to the little hot dog/hambuger joints. Looks like we even started the diet on the same day! Best of luck to you!
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Old Mon, Jan-28-02, 10:01
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Hey, you have to get creative to be successful, right? Good luck to you as well. Have a great week!
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Old Thu, Apr-11-02, 01:11
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Default Re: Gyros meat

Hi, I worked in a Greek restaurant for many years and was told that gyros (at least there) was a combination of lamb and beef. I love gyros, but just wondering how they combine lamb and beef to make a different type of meat is kind of a scary thought. Who knows what else is added to it. I personally am staying away from it on this diet. I do know that the tzatzki sauce is low carb though.
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Old Thu, Apr-11-02, 07:55
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Thumbs up I eat Gyros!

I've been eating gyros every week since I started...

...and I'm down 57lbs. I order the gyros plate which includes the meat, some tomatoes, onion, yogurt based sauce (I only eat a little of this). I order mine with a salad, too.

I think you can find the stats on the meat on fitday.com

Good luck and enjoy!

Donald
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Old Thu, Apr-11-02, 11:28
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Most traditional gyro places spin the meat on a Rotisserie (sp) or sorts. I looks almost layered so that must be what they mean by combining beef and lamb.
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Old Thu, Apr-11-02, 23:35
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Default Re: I eat Gyros!

Hi,

I had a gyro tonight with no onion, pita or tomato. If you have lost that much weight and been eating it, it must be ok. I guess I will find out tomorrow. My weight has not moved for the last few days (11 pounds total). I have been drinking a lot of diet sprite, so maybe this is the problem. I also MUST have coffee in the morning. If I give up the diet sprite and I am still not losing, I will probably give up the coffee. Well, thanks for letting me know about the gyro. It is something I really like to eat, so as long as I don't gain. I will keep eating it. Thanks again!!!!
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