Are pita pockets healthy?

[Anonymous]

Are pita pockets healthy? I wanted to fill one with spinach and grilled chicken and balsamic vinegarette.

[Lovelinefan]

It's all a matter of perspective. I'm sure there are people who will say that it's bread so it's unhealthy and eating meat is unhealthy, so don't look for a "definite" answer.

Relatively speaking though, a pita pocket with spinach and grilled chicken is a pretty healthy choice. Just think about what you could choose to eat... Extra cheesy meat lovers deep dish pizza, double bacon cheeseburger with french fries, fried chicken with mashed potatoes and gravy... You could be doing much worse than a pita pocket with spinach, grilled chicken, and balsamic vinaigrette...

Damn, you've made me hungry... :-P

[doughboii]

Yes, they are a great alternative to bread, Whole Wheat Pitas being the best.

[Kiwedin]

That depends entirely on the brand you choose to buy. You'd want to stick to finding something as whole as possible. Look for whole wheat and check the label to see how much fibre there is. The less fibre, the more processed it is. The more fibre, the healthier and less processed it is.
This video is super helpful for choosing processed wheat products:
nutritionfacts.org/.../

[Aqualung]

I love 'em. I think the big benefit is that their not high in carbs compared to other sandwich breads. Your recipe is perfect for a pita pocket. Yummy!.

[YingKim]

Sound healthy. Never have.