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My grandad was diagnosed with type 2 not long ago and he's trying to manage it with his diet. Last blood reading was 49 so he's doing well!
Only problem is he's a farmer and does manual labour all day. Coming home to beans on wheaten toast isn't an option!
The nurse said to cut back on potatoes but he struggles to feel completely full without a good feed. Of course, the veggies have been upped but they only keep you full for so long. And I won't lie, he's not overly fond of them! Lunchtime is another problem because he's used to having a wedge of homemade cake to help fill him but, again, without this he's not feeling as full as he wants to.
Any good lunchtime ideas? I've been googling but it keeps coming back with fancy delicate food, not what he's looking for. Need something that will fill him out. My granny has been cooking eggs more but is a bit stumped too.
Also, anything that helps you or a family member feel full at dinnertime either?
Thanks
Only problem is he's a farmer and does manual labour all day. Coming home to beans on wheaten toast isn't an option!
The nurse said to cut back on potatoes but he struggles to feel completely full without a good feed. Of course, the veggies have been upped but they only keep you full for so long. And I won't lie, he's not overly fond of them! Lunchtime is another problem because he's used to having a wedge of homemade cake to help fill him but, again, without this he's not feeling as full as he wants to.
Any good lunchtime ideas? I've been googling but it keeps coming back with fancy delicate food, not what he's looking for. Need something that will fill him out. My granny has been cooking eggs more but is a bit stumped too.
Also, anything that helps you or a family member feel full at dinnertime either?
Thanks