nutritional info

  1. K

    Some questions about food nutrition labels

    Hi guys, First I would like to start off with saying that although I am posting on this forum I dont have diabetes however I try to ensure that I'm frugal with my sugar intake, especially after my weight loss journey I'm trying to ensure I know what I'm putting in my body. I am however...
  2. Ledzeptt

    9 nutrient deficiencies and how to correct them

    “Optimizing Nutrition” has analysed the nutrients that people with type 1 and 2 diabetes are lacking, then recommended the food we should prioritise to meet these deficiencies. You may be interested in this article which includes full references...
  3. ThePenguinPimp

    Low carb pre-prepared snacks.. rant

    Well my sister and mum were going to Tesco (not a Tesco Express this is a HUGE Tescos in Streatham, London) to grab some food for lunch (sandwiches etc for them) and asked if I wanted a salad or something.. I said I think you will find it difficult to find anything pre-prepared that is low carb...
  4. ThePenguinPimp

    Petition to have carbs displayed on front of packaging

    If diabetes is one of the biggest and growing problems why are carbs not already displayed on the front of packaging? Only displaying 'Sugars' is misleading as that is all the media talks about. ALL carbohydrate (ok except that from fibre but that has already been deducted from the carb value...
  5. Emerlou

    Carbs in lentils ?!?!?

    Really hoping someone can help with this as the internet has only confused me more! On the Diabetes UK site I've just seen a recipe for a yellow lentil dhal, stating that a 300g serving would have less than 2g carbs. https://www.diabetes.org.uk/Guide-to-diabetes/Recipes/Channa-dahl/ That...