Hi Kristin251 I was having between 6/8 Large cups of coffee everyday now got it to 2/3 and substituted coffee for fruit or herbal teas I'm reading yours and Grateful posts and trying to work out from some of the foods you both eat what I could introduce into my diet. I thought wine was a no no!hat are nightshades? K
I used to drink wine, not always in moderation (oops, gotta have some fun) but it does raise my bs a bit now since insulin. I switched to vodka, because wine was hanging me and I dropped a few pounds vodka does lower my bg so I have to have a small snack, oh darn. Usually just an ounce of Brie melted with buttered pecans and green onions. My fav with my happy hour cocktail. I mix up our appetizer so I’m not eating cheese everyday. Sometimes soft boiled egg chopped with bacon and onion tidbits and a tich of butter. I share with hubby of course. I drink vodka rocks with a splash of water in a martini glass and add a big squeeze of lemon. Just looking after the kidneys!! My doc prefers to tell me no alcohol but he knows I don’t listen.
I can’t remeber if you have stones or just gout? Seems the diets are similar.
I don’t eat the same meals everyday but I do eat the same macros at each meal. Of course avo with all and a variety of protein, then some veggies are added. Bf is typically the same. Lettuce wrap with a turkey or chicken slice and avo smashed in.
Lunch today was cold rare lamb chops with garlic oil, oregano and sage on a small bed of chopped lettuce, with avo chunks, chopped celery, radish and green onion.
Brie for happy hour
Dinner will be either salmon or tuna most likely. Maybe cod.
I use different herbs and spices depending on my mood. Sometimes basil, or mayo or mayo based dressing/ dip ( mixing mayo with mustard, spicy sauce or horseradish. If I want it as salad dressing I just water it down a bit. I also like the mushroom gravy.
The key for me to keep things simple is to put the foods I can’t have away and forget about them Then build with the ones I can and prep. Like precooking and freezing proteins, then when I want to eat them I just decide on my seasonings.
If I want soup I chop up my protein, add some gravy/ broth or both, throw in some herbs and veggies ( fresh or frozen) and heat.
My food list remains the same but I plate them differently. Like lettuce wraps, soup, chopped salad.
Nightshade veggies are tomato, potato, eggplant and all forms of peppers, including paprika in lots of processed meats. I am sure to be achy when I eat them but sometimes I gotta have my spicy mayo.
I completely understand your frustration. Went through it myself but found my foods and routines and it’s very simple now. You will too.