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    Lowcarbmegastore products

    Hi Everyone, I just wondered if anyone has bought products from the above and what are they like before I go ahead and order. I am particularly interested in Mama Lupe's Wraps at 3g carbs each, Carbzone Tortillas at 4g each and Joseph's Pitta breads at 4g each. Also has anyone used the Carbquick...
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    Bulletproof Coffee Experiences

    Hi I tried a bulletproof coffee this morning and very much enjoyed it but didn't test so will have to do that tomorrow. I made it with ordinary coffee, coconut oil and normal store bought butter. What are other people's experiences with bulletproof coffee please, i.e. blood glucose readings...
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    Sukrin Bread Mix

    Hi Everyone, I am thinking of trying the above bread mix from Amazon even though it is quite expensive. I cannot try the Livlife bread as I do not have a Waitrose store near me. What are people's experiences with this bread, did it actually taste like bread and which mix did you find to be the...
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    Help with cutting and pasting please

    Hello, well as you can tell I'm not too clever with computers. In the past I have cut and pasted low carb recipes into My Documents and then printed them to keep in a kitchen folder. Since the forum has changed I don't seem able to do this anymore, can anyone help please, many thanks
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    Cheap Silicone bakeware available

    If this isn't the right place to post this then I apologise but wanted to let people know that in Aldi, as from today, they are selling silicone bakeware for just £2.49. This includes silicone loaf tins, round and square cake tins
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    Where to buy cheapest Whey Protein

    HI Everyone, I am looking to buy some Whey Protein but have seen that it is quite expensive so where is the cheapest place to buy from and what do other people use it for, thanks
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    Low Carb Marmalade or Jam

    Hi Everyone, is there such a thing as Low Carb Marmalade or Jam and if so where can I buy some please, thanks
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    Coconut oil 453g x2 for £15 at H&B

    Just to let everyone know, who are interested that in the 1 penny sale on at the moment at Holland and Barrett they are selling Perfectly Pure Coconut Oil 453 grams x 2 jars for £15. If anyone has tried it in the past and would not recommend buying it then please let me know, cheers
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    When to take Levothyroxine and Metformin

    Hi All, this has probably been asked before but for some reason I can't use search at the moment. I have recently started Metformin, only 1 tablet daily at the moment but when I need to take 2 tablets daily it will be at breakfast and dinner. I take my Levothyroxine first thing, so do I have to...
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    Which is the lowest carb Indian take-away

    Hello everyone, my local Indian take-away is wonderful and I used to eat Chicken Tikka Rogan Josh which I love. I asked the chef which would be the lowest sugar/carb meal on the menu but I could tell he didn't really understand me i.e there is no sugar in the rice and breads so I am asking the...
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    Shirataki Rice

    Hello, has anyone tried the Shirataki Rice, on sale at Amazon. Any information as to what they taste like please?
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    High B/G levels after eating eggs for breakfast???

    Hi Everyone, so here it is. Last night I felt really tired and so slept in until 10am today and my fasting levels were 8.1 I regularly eat 2 eggs for breakfast but today my 2 hour post prandial was 9.1. Can anyone shed any light as to why they would be so high. By the way today I do feel a...
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    Beef and Chicken Stocks

    Hi Everyone, does anyone know which is the lowest carb beef and chicken stocks. I sometimes have authentic stock in the freezer ready for use but not always and was interested to know which ones people buy and use, thanks, Deb
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    Carb content of Aubergines and Butternut Squash

    Hi Everyone, I have been trying to get a definitive answer to the above question but am having difficulty. Does anyone know? Thanks in advance, Deb
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    where to buy lowest carb Almond Flour?

    Hi Everyone, I have always bought my Almond Flour from Aldi at 99p per 200g packet and at 4.7 grams of carbs per 100g, produced by "The Pantry Essentails".When I went in last week I bought some more and noticed that the package had changed and when I looked it states carbohydrates per 100g is...
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    Is this coconut flour??

    Hi Everyone, I recently went into a local Asian shop (one which I have never been in before) and asked for coconut powder/flour. When I got home and had a proper look I realised that he had given me very fine desicatted coconut. Can I use this as coconut flour? Thanks, Deb
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    Airline Meals

    Hi Everyone, my quesion is what do people with type 2, diet only, eat on Aeroplanes? I will be taking a 3 hour flight shortly and asking for a diabetic meal is a joke if you low carb like I do. I don't feel that I can really take food with me as it will be in my flight bag for many hours, do...
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    The best coconut oil?

    Hi Everyone, If this question has been asked before then I'm sorry but I have looking on the forum for the past 2 hours and cannot see it. I can buy Pure Coconut Oil from my local Asian shop quite cheaply but alot of people here seem to pay much more and order it online. My question is, are the...
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    Starting Metformin ?

    Hi Everyone, I am a type 2 diabetic, diagnosed in 2008 and am still on diet and exercise only, my HbA1c being ok but I need to lose about 2 stones in weight. My question is as Metformin is an appetite suppressant and is also cardio protective, what are people's views regarding asking to be...
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    Has anyone tried ilessterol in instead of Statins

    Hi Everyone, I have hair loss that I think is due to the Simvastatin that I take and I have been loooking on the internet and ilessterol is an alternative natural product with very excellent reviews (Amazon). Has anyone else had any experience of this product before I go an see my G.P., many...