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<blockquote data-quote="Alisonjane10" data-source="post: 838721" data-attributes="member: 160262"><p>Thank you [USER=63257]@nomistheman[/USER]. That's explained the insulin/glucagon reaction nicely. Actually pointing out the grams of protein in comparison to the gram weight of the bar was a very useful demonstration. I don't macro. I simply don't want to be that strict. It suits a lot of members on the forum, but the thought of being so rigid with the p/f/c numbers just depresses me. I've always considered myself an intelligent person, but boy, this diabetes lark leaves me totally flummoxed at times. </p><p></p><p>Hi [USER=88961]@AndBreathe[/USER]. You've given me some great tips. I do need to get myself more organised with my meal preparation. I have recently bought some 150ml/200ml click-lock food containers. They're still in the shrink wrap I'm afraid. <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite3" alt=":(" title="Frown :(" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":(" /> BUT, I'm certainly gonna give the fruit & cream a go. I had no idea you could freeze cream or cooked sausage. A couple of chopped up sausages with salsa sounds very appealing actually. And I like rhubarb. So that would be a nice, quick breakfast with some Greek yoghurt. Could canned Rhubarb be used? Yep...some fab tips. Thank you.</p><p></p><p>And [USER=41816]@Brunneria[/USER]...Funnily enough, I recently read a thread about 9Bars. The carb content put me off if I'm honest. But they do sound tasty, and I certainly need to be eating foods that are filling as well as rich in nutrients/fibre. I've never been particularly adventurous when it comes to cooking. I just don't enjoy it to be honest. This can make my diet monotonous. I bought some smoked paprika today, with absolutely NO idea what I'm gonna do with it. <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite5" alt=":confused:" title="Confused :confused:" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":confused:" /> I like nuts, but find the unsalted variety bland. Any idea what I could add to perk them up? Same with my veg, meat, eggs etc...I'm stuck as to what spices I can use that would make my meals more flavoursome. I made Broccoli & Stilton soup in my newly purchased soup maker today. It was hideous & went straight in the bin. A big fail. When you're not a natural cook, and are confused about adding different flavours via spices etc, keeping meals interesting can be a problem. So all & any tips are welcome. Thanks for letting me know about the 9Bars. </p><p></p><p>May I take the opportunity to ask you good people what they would class as a BG spike. After my soup disaster, I didn't feel like a meal for tea today. So I had one slice of Burgen Soya & Linseed bread with Philadelphia cream cheese alongside a cup of tea and a sugar free jelly. My BG was 5.2 before eating, going up to 7.3 at almost 2 hours. Is this acceptable or is the "spike" too much? </p><p></p><p>Many thanks to everyone who has offered their advice regarding this post. It is much appreciated. <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /> Ali. X</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Alisonjane10, post: 838721, member: 160262"] Thank you [USER=63257]@nomistheman[/USER]. That's explained the insulin/glucagon reaction nicely. Actually pointing out the grams of protein in comparison to the gram weight of the bar was a very useful demonstration. I don't macro. I simply don't want to be that strict. It suits a lot of members on the forum, but the thought of being so rigid with the p/f/c numbers just depresses me. I've always considered myself an intelligent person, but boy, this diabetes lark leaves me totally flummoxed at times. Hi [USER=88961]@AndBreathe[/USER]. You've given me some great tips. I do need to get myself more organised with my meal preparation. I have recently bought some 150ml/200ml click-lock food containers. They're still in the shrink wrap I'm afraid. :( BUT, I'm certainly gonna give the fruit & cream a go. I had no idea you could freeze cream or cooked sausage. A couple of chopped up sausages with salsa sounds very appealing actually. And I like rhubarb. So that would be a nice, quick breakfast with some Greek yoghurt. Could canned Rhubarb be used? Yep...some fab tips. Thank you. And [USER=41816]@Brunneria[/USER]...Funnily enough, I recently read a thread about 9Bars. The carb content put me off if I'm honest. But they do sound tasty, and I certainly need to be eating foods that are filling as well as rich in nutrients/fibre. I've never been particularly adventurous when it comes to cooking. I just don't enjoy it to be honest. This can make my diet monotonous. I bought some smoked paprika today, with absolutely NO idea what I'm gonna do with it. :confused: I like nuts, but find the unsalted variety bland. Any idea what I could add to perk them up? Same with my veg, meat, eggs etc...I'm stuck as to what spices I can use that would make my meals more flavoursome. I made Broccoli & Stilton soup in my newly purchased soup maker today. It was hideous & went straight in the bin. A big fail. When you're not a natural cook, and are confused about adding different flavours via spices etc, keeping meals interesting can be a problem. So all & any tips are welcome. Thanks for letting me know about the 9Bars. May I take the opportunity to ask you good people what they would class as a BG spike. After my soup disaster, I didn't feel like a meal for tea today. So I had one slice of Burgen Soya & Linseed bread with Philadelphia cream cheese alongside a cup of tea and a sugar free jelly. My BG was 5.2 before eating, going up to 7.3 at almost 2 hours. Is this acceptable or is the "spike" too much? Many thanks to everyone who has offered their advice regarding this post. It is much appreciated. :) Ali. X [/QUOTE]
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