Type 2s: What have you eaten today?

[LivingLightly]

Evening all

Yesterday, the third day of Christmas:

B: Two poached eggs topped with a knob of butter, avocado and four tiger prawns seasoned with a good grinding of black pepper.
Water to swallow tablet.
Espresso.

L: Aperitif: dry white wine.
Leftover mushroom and chestnut pie made with spinach, onions, dry red wine, thyme and mustard for the filling and using almond flour, sesame seeds, oat fibre, butter and an egg for the pie crust.
Steamed broccoli and cauliflower with roasted pistachios smothered with butter.
Carrots, onions and apple sautéed in butter.
Water to drink.
Skipped pud.

D: Seafood salad made with brown shrimps and mussels, lettuce, Romano peppers, celery, baby plum tomatoes, Halkidiki olives and salad onions, with a dollop of home-made aioli for dipping, topped with walnut halves.
Water to swallow tablets.

 

[worksopcoffeeman]

Today:

L: Apple cider vinegar (1 tbsp) in a pint of water
* Hearty vegetable soup
* Red Thai tempeh curry with rye grain
* Apple. Satsuma

D: Red wine vinegar (1 tbsp) in a pint of water
* Avocado, Italian leaf, kale, cucumber & tomato salad topped with spring onion. And dressed with nooch and ground flaxseed, black pepper & nigella seed
* Mix bean salad in vinaigrette, carrot, broccoli, roast butternut squash & roast sweet potato
* Mix nuts. Blueberries. Pear

Does the apple cider vinegar help at all? I’m very sceptical whenever I’ve read about it.

 

[Guilty]

Does the apple cider vinegar help at all? I’m very sceptical whenever I’ve read about it.

I believe any vinegar works, not just apple cider vinegar. Supposedly it's the acetic acid that helps.

Any difference with the sugars is minor. But I enjoy the vinegar now. Relatively cheap, harmless, and I've got a nice selection of vinegars to choose from.

 

[worksopcoffeeman]

I believe any vinegar works, not just apple cider vinegar. Supposedly it's the acetic acid that helps.

Any difference with the sugars is minor. But I enjoy the vinegar now. Relatively cheap, harmless, and I've got a nice selection of vinegars to choose from.

Good to know, thank you.

I’m only just investing myself into this kind of stuff, I’m asking a lot of questions.

 

[LivingLightly]

Evening all

Yesterday, the fourth day of Christmas:

B: Two poached eggs with a knob of butter, avocado and three crevettes, all seasoned with a good grinding of black pepper.
Water to swallow tablet.
Espresso.

L: Mushroom and spinach frittata made with eggs, Cheddar cheese, onion, double cream and thyme.
Vegetable tray bake using broccoli, cauliflower, sweet red peppers and onions.
Steamed French beans smothered with butter.
Skipped pudding.
Water to drink.

D: Seafood salad made with brown shrimps, king prawns, baby plum toms, celery, Halkidiki olives and salad onions dressed with home-made mayonnaise for dipping, topped with roasted macadamia nuts.
Water to swallow tablets.

 

[bitofagit]

Blimey, christmas whilst watching what you eat - surprised that it was easier than imagined. Not saying that I have been as strict as I might otherwise have been, but not too bad.

yesterday

B - 10.45am - eaten out, 2 poached eggs + 2 grilled bacon on standard white sliced (not the best for me), large espresso and black filter coffee

D - appero: G&T then 6.00pm - crab souffle followed by cod on cockle and samphire with lemon butter, 3 glasses w.wine, followed with mince pie and thick cream

today

B - 11.00am - 1 croissant with apricot preserve and 1 pain au chocolate (I know, I know ..... but haven't had one of the heavenly clouds for ages!) but having had such, decided to test 2 hours later
count of 9.6 which while not sparkling, not too much of a disappointment ....... considering
although there was no start count, I have a morning average of c. 6.5 therefore ........ not going to cry too much.

D - to be taken at 6.00pm and will consist of duck terrine, followed by rack of lamb with dauphenoise and brocolli, followed by cheese and water biscuits along with a red Bordeaux.

 

[Deleted member 208503]

2 cups of salt (soup).

 

[LivingLightly]

Evening all

Yesterday, the fifth day of Christmas:

B: Two poached eggs topped with a knob of butter, avocado, seasoned with black pepper and a wedge of Teifi.
Water to swallow tablet.
Double espresso.

L: Packed lunch made with leftover mushroom and spinach frittata.
Chicory, Romano peppers, celery sticks and baby plum tomatoes with a dollop of home-made mayonnaise for dipping.
Tiger prawns.
Almonds and hazelnuts.
Water to drink.

D: Smoked salmon and cream cheese salad made with lettuce, celery, baby plum tomatoes, salad onions, Kalamata olives and Romano peppers, dressed with olive oil, mint and a touch of lemon juice, topped with walnut halves.
Water to swallow tablets.

 

[IanBish]

Used up the sprouts and pigs in blankets, plus chicken and a few roast potatoes. I hope my CGM approves of the roasties later!

 

[LivingLightly]

Used up the sprouts and pigs in blankets, plus chicken and a few roast potatoes. I hope my CGM approves of the roasties later!

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Evening @IanBish. Roasties? Did you say roasties? I wish you luck with that!

May I take this opportunity to wish you good health in 2024.

 

[LivingLightly]

Evening all

Yesterday, the sixth day of Christmas:

B: Two poached eggs and scallops with parsley, asparagus spears smothered with butter, all seasoned with black pepper.
Water to swallow tablet.
Espresso.

L: Aperitif: dry white wine
Tuna steaks rolled in finely chopped celery and thyme, baked with red peppers and aubergines, moistened with double cream and topped with extra mature Cheddar cheese.
Steamed French beans with a knob of butter.
Water to drink.
Skipped pud.
Two Lübeck marzipan chocolates.

D: Seafood salad made with king prawns and brown shrimps, avocado, baby plum tomatoes, mint, salad onions and Kalamata olives with home-made aioli for dipping and topped with roasted macadamia nuts.
Water to swallow tablets.

 

[IanBish]

Evening @IanBish. Roasties? Did you say roasties? I wish you luck with that!

May I take this opportunity to wish you good health in 2024.

My CGM said a cautious "yes". So that's good news at least.

Thank you. And may your 2024 be happy and healthy too. See you on the other side.

 

[LivingLightly]

Evening all

Yesterday, the last day of 2023:

B: Two eggs scrambled in butter with a generous dollop of double cream, sautéed chestnut mushrooms and baby plum tomatoes, all seasoned with black pepper.
Water to swallow tablet.
Espresso.


L: Aperitif: dry white wine
Baked mirror carp, belly stuffed with prawns, sage, thyme, onion, celery and garlic, drizzled with olive oil.
Steamed asparagus spears smothered with butter.
A medley of baked broccoli, cauliflower, onions, and sweet red peppers.
Water to drink.
Skipped pud.
Two Booja-Booja chocolate truffles.


D: Salad made with anchovy fillets, eggs, avocado, lettuce, Padrón chillies, salad onions, lemon verbena and a touch of lemon juice, with a dollop of home-made aioli for dipping, topped with pecan halves.

Happy New Year to you all. Wishing everyone on this wonderful forum good health and good eating in 2024!

 

[LivingLightly]

Evening all

Yesterday, New Year's Day:

B: Two poached eggs topped with a knob of butter, avocado and three crevettes, seasoned with a good grinding of black pepper.
Water to swallow tablet.
Espresso.

L: Aperitif: dry sherry style Spanish wine
New Year celebration roast made with toasted hazelnuts, ground walnuts and almonds, chestnuts, cranberries, mushrooms, parsnip purée, eggs, sage and onion with a touch of mixed spice.
Steamed Brussels sprouts with toasted pistachios smothered with butter.
Vegetable tray bake using broccoli, cauliflower, red sweet peppers, onions and garlic.
Carrots, onions and apple sautéed in butter.
Water to drink.
Skipped pud.

D: Cheeseboard using three of my all time favourites and seafood salad made with crab, brown shrimps, lettuce, chicory, celery, baby plum tomatoes and Kalamata olives with home-made aioli for dipping, topped with roasted macadamia nuts.
Water to swallow tablets.

 

[LivingLightly]

Evening all

Forgot to add, following Monday's post. I savoured a glass of Armagnac with the bells and fireworks.
Zero carbs and I slept jolly well that night.

 

[LivingLightly]

Evening all

Yesterday, the nineth day of Christmas:

B: Two poached eggs topped with a knob of butter, avocado and crab, seasoned with a good grinding of black pepper.
Water to swallow tablet.
Espresso.

L: Clams and king prawns in garlicky white wine sauce with passata, sun-dried tomatoes, spinach, onion, double cream, rosemary, butter and parmesan cheese.
Steamed French beans and mangetout with toasted pine nuts.
Garlic chestnut mushrooms.
Water to drink.
Skipped pud.

D: Assorted cheeses with lettuce, chicory, Romano peppers, apple peel, celery, baby plum tomatoes, salad onions and halkidiki olives with a dollop of home-made aioli for dipping, topped with toasted almonds and hazelnuts.
Water to swallow tablets.

 

[LivingLightly]

Evening all

Yesterday, the tenth day of Christmas

B: Two poached eggs topped with a knob of butter, avocado and four tiger prawns seasoned with a good grinding of black pepper.
Water to swallow tablet.
Espresso.

L: Mushroom stroganoff made with chestnut mushrooms, dried porcini mushrooms, onions, vegetable stock, tomato purée, paprika, garlic, olive oil, butter, parsley and soured cream.
Cauliflower rice with toasted cashews and peas.
Braised cavolo nero with garlic and toasted almonds.
Skipped pud.
Water to drink.

D: Seafood salad made with brown shrimps and mussels, lettuce, Romano peppers, celery, baby plum tomatoes, Kalamata olives, mint and salad onions, dressed with an olive oil, balsamic and garlic vinaigrette, topped with roasted macadamia nuts.
Water to swallow tablets.

 

[LivingLightly]

Evening all

Yesterday, the eleventh day of Christmas:

B: Two poached eggs topped with a knob of butter, avocado and three crevettes with a good grinding of black pepper.
Water to swallow tablets.
Espresso.

L: Walnut and mushroom nut roast made with onions, eggs and flax 'egg', garlic, stock and rosemary.
Steamed Brussels sprouts with toasted slivered almonds smothered with butter.
Sliced carrots, onions and apple peel sautéed in butter.
Water to drink.
Skipped pud.

D: Seafood salad made with king prawns and mussels, lettuce, Romano peppers, celery, baby plum tomatoes, Halkidiki olives and salad onions, with a dollop of home-made aioli for dipping, topped with toasted pistachios.
Water to swallow tablet.

 

[EnnyB]

Brown rice(one serving) with stew for breakfast
5 moderate beans ball for dinner. Am writing from Africa

 

[LivingLightly]

Brown rice(one serving) with stew for breakfast
5 moderate beans ball for dinner. Am writing from Africa

Hello @EnnyB and welcome to the forum. We're pleased you could join us.