If you’ve ever enjoyed a Mediterranean meal or a Middle Eastern dish chances are good that you’ve probably eaten pita bread. Whether you choose to stuff the pita with falafels or dip it in your favorite curry dish, this tasty bread is a versatile way to enjoy any dish.
{The steam is responsible for the puffy goodness of pita bread!}
As delicious as this bread is, most of us scarf it down without a clue as to how many calories are actually in pita bread. Well worry no more; just keep reading to find out more about pita bread nutrition facts!
Major Nutrients Found In Pita Bread
The one thing that you should know about pita bread—aside from how truly tasty it is—is that it is not calorie friendly for dipping purposes. With 200 calories per pita this is a good way to enjoy a sandwich but not ideal for a hearty meal with gravy or other sauces.
The good news is that if you plan your calories right, the remainder of the pita bread nutrition facts are actually quite diet friendly. With virtually no fat, and no cholesterol you don’t have to worry about how much fat 1 pita will add to your day.
Pita bread has 2 gram of fiber and 7 grams of protein so you can feel good knowing you’re getting essential vitamins and nutrients while satisfying your hunger.
Selecting/Storing
When choosing pita bread your best bet is to choose whole wheat pita bread to increase your fiber intake while also satisfying your appetite with a smaller portion. However when choosing fresh pita bread make sure it’s warm and puffy from the steam to make sure its fresh.
Store pita bread at room temperature for up to one week. Pita bread may also be stored in the refrigerator however it will take longer to warm properly.
Eat It With:
Pita bread goes great with just about any dish that you’d use bread including sandwiches. Cut open the pita bread and stuff with tuna, deli meats or falafels for a quick and easy lunch. Or dip the pita bread in curry sauce, soups, stews and other dishes with sauce.
{Pita bread & hummus goes together like, well like pita bread & hummus!}
The best way to enjoy pita bread is to cut it into triangles, drizzle with olive oil and bake for 5 minutes and dip in hummus or your favorite party dip!
Burn Off Calories In Pita Bread
To burn off the calories in 1 pita bread, you would have to do:
- 8 minutes of bicycle racing.
- 25 minutes of cricket.
- 40 minutes of light canoeing.
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