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  1. Ultramum

    Bulletproof coffee - equipment?

    Gone back to a dollop of extra thick cream - not a morning person and hate washing up - at least I can say I have tried it ...
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    LCHF youtube video

    Apologies if this has been shared here before but I found this really good ...
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    LC/HF packup for 12 hour shift

    Got one for my lunch today [emoji4]
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    Which meter should I get?

    That's how I started off. You will gradually find out which foods cause a bigger rise than others and what size of portion. I now test when I wake up, after breakfast and before evening meal as standard. I also test when I eat anything different - before and 2 hours after.
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    Which meter should I get?

    Snap!
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    Which meter should I get?

    Here is the website for SD Codefree Blood Glucose Meter: http://homehealth-uk.com/all-products/codefree-blood-glucose/ State you have Diabetes for VAT exemption. And if you buy in bulk below are the discount codes. 5 packs. = 264086. 10 packs. = 975833.
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    Which meter should I get?

    I've been using the Codefree meter for a year. It's definitely the running costs that you need to consider. I'll try and find a link for you
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    Bulletproof coffee - equipment?

    Think I need to develop my hand blender technique and a slightly taller jug by the sound of it ... Used a teaspoon to stop the oily layer forming afterwards @bulkbiker !
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    Costa now using coconut milk

    I always ask for it as "pouring cream" at Costa. Great with an americano over ice in the summer but always ask for it with 'no syrup' as they automatically add sugar syrup to their cold drinks!
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    Bulletproof coffee - equipment?

    To celebrate coming off the Sitagliptin I decided to try bulletproof coffee for the first time :-) Followed the recipe, put it in a tall jug and used the hand blender - ended up wearing most of the coffee that hadn't decorated the kitchen and the floor. Had another go using the whisk...
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    My new favourite thing.

    I found the BBQ a little on the salty side but very nice
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    LC/HF packup for 12 hour shift

    I make sandwiches using cheese slices instead of bread ... Pate, ham, chicken, marmite, peanut butter all make great fillings
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    Low carb Protein Bars

    Tested the Nature Valley Protein Salted Caramel Nut bar (40g) for lunch last Friday ... 6.1 at noon and 6.1 at 2pm ...
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    Scratchings (Pork)

    Snaffling Pig BBQ flavour are good. Very salty though ...
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    What have you eaten today? (Low carb forum)

    Cheese and pate Homemade mushroom soup with half an avocado - followed a bit later by brie and some pork crunch as feeling hungry (it's freezing here) Pepperoni fathead pizza with broccoli and cauliflower planned for tea Probably a treat of a glass of wine and some 81% chocolate as it's not a...
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    What have you eaten today? (Low carb forum)

    Cheese slices with ham Homemade garlic mushroom soup with half an avocado Planned for tea Lidl meatballs (5) with leeks in cream and cheese sauce 2 squares 81% chocolate 1oz salted peanuts
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    What have you eaten today? (Low carb forum)

    Thanks for the info on this - since my salmonella omelette last November I'm having to avoid eggs as my body isn't happy with them. Shall try the recipe without the eggs
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    What was your fasting blood glucose? (with some chat)

    5.7 @ 6:50 - first time ever it has been the same as bedtime reading :-) And my HbA1c has come back at 44 after a year of low carbing :-D