Good Food: Damascus Bakeries Roll-Ups
Want an amazing and versatile healthy carbohydrate that tastes great and requires no cooking?
We found one! Damascus Bakeries makes a product called Flax Roll-Ups. These kosher-certified, beautiful roll-ups are soft and delicious and they contain a whopping 9 grams of fiber, 12 grams of protein, and 15 grams of total carbohydrates per roll-up. They are made from whole grain flour and can be used in so many different ways. [read on...]
I like to warm mine up and spread some almond butter and agave nectar on it for a sweet breakfast treat. (By the way, this is a great solution when you're in a rush and want to grab something to take with you that is healthy and will fill you up.) Another good option is to warm them in the oven until they become crispy and use them as makeshift pizza crusts with sauce, cheese and veggies. They're also good toasted and broken up into crispy crackers that are perfect for dipping into soups or hummus.
You can find Damascus Bakeries Roll-Ups in health food stores, such as (in Manhattan) The Westerly Store on 8th Avenue at 54th street and Health Nuts on Broadway between 98th and 99th streets. They can also often be found at Supersol, on Amsterdam between 92nd and 93rd streets. My clients tell me that they’ve spotted them at D’Agostino’s and at the Amish Grocery Stores. Other clients have had their grocery stores order them. You can also locate stores that sell Damascus Bakeries products by entering your zip code on their website.
The Roll-Ups come in other flavors, such as rye and wheat. The wheat ones score a little lower on fiber and protein, but are still super healthy. View the whole product line at www.damascusbakery.com, where you can also click on a pita to get a video tour of the plant!.
Enjoy your roll-ups! And be sure to tell us about the great roll-up recipes you come up with. Here’s to a life of balance and fun!
Founder of Ideal Balance, Monica Shah is a holistic nutrition and life balance expert. She helps busy professionals find simple ways to eat better, exercise and find more balance in their lives. Often called “the irreverent nutritionist,” Monica’s approach to being healthy is simple, fun and long-lasting. To find out more about her program and to sign up for her free initial consultation and free nutrition tips, please visit www.idealbalanceinc.com.

