What have you eaten today?

[Susikav]

Got a question regarding coconut oil / cream if I may. I bought Tiana pure goodness from Holland and Barrett but then some recipes state oil. Feeling a tad confused??

Coconut oil is just that - oil... it looks solid but melts fast.... Coconut milk, cream and water are just what they say... always get the full fat versions, but be very, very careful about the contents of coconut water if you do buy it... only pure coconut water is good - the rest has all sorts in it... look up coconut oil on the net - it's the most wonderful stuff...

 

[Susikav]

Bloody tasty though, on occasion I sneakily have a small bowl of my sons cereal

So happy for you re the progress your wife is making... prayers and candles still...

 

[mehhh2015]

Today:

B: 1min Flax bun, cheese, ham, mustard and mayo (you might be getting bored of this line...) 2 coffees with cream.
L: Pork loin chop, in apple cider vinegar, mustard and splenda sauce with a side of broccoli and parmesan cheese.
D: Skipped dinner as not hungry again... but I really wanted to have pancakes
S: some manchego cheese before bed.

 

[pavlovsdog]

Thanks Brunneria the op went better than expected on Thursday.
All the cancer was in her salivary duct, so he has taken all that out (he commented he has never seen that before) so I'm hoping that's a good sign! No nerve sacrificed so another plus, and scar is from top of ear to throat on jawline/ looks like she has had half a facelift...lol
Appointment in the morning to check up, and 2-3 weeks to find out if needs radiotherapy, I'm very proud of her as she has been really brave and not moaned once and she gone healthy eating antioxidants mad, which is all good...hell I've even learnt how to use the washing machine!! but I draw a line at ironing

Good news WS.
I draw the line at ironing too :grin: Only do it when absolutely necessary :grin:

 

[pavlovsdog]

Me too....

Yes, it's a bummer isn't it? I think I'm putting weight on actually :-(

 

[Weird Science]

So glad it all went well..... I went through that scare a few years ago with the needle biopsy etc.....
So I know what you mean about the nerve and ducts.
Luckily mine was due to autoimmune, Lupus/dry mouth/enlarged glands in neck and a benign growth in cheek. I know I was real worried about the nerve being injured too.
She has been VERY brave xxx
Now, about teaching my hub to use the washing machine ....... When you can of course

Last April I had my saliva gland taken out in my neck, and duct coming into my mouth under my tongue so yeah I can also relate to it as I was scared about nerve damage, strange that we have both had salivary problems and duct removal within a year, albeit hers are worse!

 

[Janiept]

Last April I had my saliva gland taken out in my neck, and duct coming into my mouth under my tongue so yeah I can also relate to it as I was scared about nerve damage, strange that we have both had salivary problems and duct removal within a year, albeit hers are worse!

That's an amazing coincidence @Weird Science and not good for either of you, but nice that you can totally empathise.
They say couples get more like each other the longer they are together. I guess you are living proof of that
Please send best wishes to your wife for a speedy recovery.

 

[Sable_Jan]

Have you lost any weight? I'd say weight loss has the greatest impact on insulin resistance.

Not recently

 

[Sable_Jan]

Got a question regarding coconut oil / cream if I may. I bought Tiana pure goodness from Holland and Barrett but then some recipes state oil. Feeling a tad confused??

You can get coconut milk, coconut milk powder, coconut oil, coconut cream and creamed coconut......the difference between the latter two is one is thick, just like cream and the other more of a solid block. Not tried the oil

 

[adrian207]

You can get coconut milk, coconut milk powder, coconut oil, coconut cream and creamed coconut......the difference between the latter two is one is thick, just like cream and the other more of a solid block. Not tried the oil

Does the coconut milk come from a coconut cow? or do they just feed an ordinary cow on coconuts?

DUMBO
I seen a peanut stand
heard a rubber band
I seen a needle that winked just now
but I'd be done see'in about everything
when I see a coconut cow.

 

[Sable_Jan]

Does the coconut milk come from a coconut cow? or do they just feed an ordinary cow on coconuts?

DUMBO
I seen a peanut stand
heard a rubber band
I seen a needle that winked just now
but I'd be done see'in about everything
when I see a coconut cow.

You mean you have never milked a coconut.....?

 

[Susikav]

Today:

B: 1min Flax bun, cheese, ham, mustard and mayo (you might be getting bored of this line...) 2 coffees with cream.
L: Pork loin chop, in apple cider vinegar, mustard and splenda sauce with a side of broccoli and parmesan cheese.
D: Skipped dinner as not hungry again... but I really wanted to have pancakes
S: some manchego cheese before bed.

That is putting me to shame.... never get tired of that line... You are very strong and determined.... Bravo...

 

[Susikav]

Good news WS.
I draw the line at ironing too :grin: Only do it when absolutely necessary :grin:

Try ironing while you're watching - or - listening to the cricket on Five Live - you won't even notice it... trust me...

 

[Susikav]

Yes, it's a bummer isn't it? I think I'm putting weight on actually :-(

I'm just not losing any more... I am going to be more careful, but the trouble is, travelling as much as I do, eating sensibly is difficult sometimes... and when I get home everyone comes to see me and I'm cooking all sorts of stuff I shouldn't eat... my littlest granddaughter takes so much attention I forget and then have to eat something on the run... and then I'm hungry and I eat too much too quickly I think... ramble.....

 

[Susikav]

I had a small avocado, lovely Italian cotto ham and goat's cheese this morning; double espresso with cream;
lunch will be chicken soup left from last night, with buttered cabbage I expect
dinner will be salmon with lemon and garlic mayonnaise, green beans, baby marrow and mashed celeriac ..
That's the plan - hopefully I can see it through today!

 

[Susikav]

I cannot believe how quickly Lent has come around again... It can't be a year, surely? It will be a long six weeks till my next glass of red wine... How will I keep my numbers down if I want a spoonful of pud or something? On the upside, I will feel very strong... hmmmm....

 

[Susikav]

Last April I had my saliva gland taken out in my neck, and duct coming into my mouth under my tongue so yeah I can also relate to it as I was scared about nerve damage, strange that we have both had salivary problems and duct removal within a year, albeit hers are worse!

I have stones in my salivary glands... it's a family thing - finally had one of my glands removed three years ago... you can hardly see my scar and once all the numbness in my tongue finally went away I have no nerve problems, either... my brother still has trouble if he turns his head quickly though... I never met anyone else but family that had the problem... It is such good news about your wife.... you must be so relieved...

 

[Susikav]

You can get coconut milk, coconut milk powder, coconut oil, coconut cream and creamed coconut......the difference between the latter two is one is thick, just like cream and the other more of a solid block. Not tried the oil

You don't have coconut oil in your smoothies? Or to cook with? Or to bake with? Or to put in your Bullet Proof coffee or hot chocolate? It's lush.... And so good for you...

 

[Hedonista]

So it's OK to put Coconut Cream in a curry, say? I've been avoiding it. And can I drink coconut water then? I love the stuff but it's been off my list, too.

Mind you, I had my first Indian meal since diagnosis last night. My friend ate a low carb meal with me, so we had sag paneer, bindi, fish curry and kofta. I had one chapati but realised afterwards I could have done without. It was delicious and a real treat!

 

[Susikav]

Not recently

Nor me.... It's my belief that the cold weather in the winter makes me eat more...