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<blockquote data-quote="bigsi1984" data-source="post: 1858949" data-attributes="member: 473304"><p>Hello. I’m sure there will be some others along with advice before long and [USER=9546]@daisy[/USER] will post some welcome info. </p><p></p><p>I have had some success since diagnosis and my diet has changed to Low Carb High Fat. However, I do not restrict myself when I go out for a meal or a family celebration. I try to make better choices, such as a mixed grill, but I will have the chips. Once a month or so I will have a kebab or pizza when the family gets a take-away and I do test regularly.</p><p></p><p>For me the odd day here and there does not negatively impact my overall results. I think it's the getting started that can be hard. For me I did things in small steps, for example I started by changing mainly my breakfasts and then included lunch and worked up to dinner.</p><p></p><p>Snack wise, almonds are my go to and there are studies that show a small amount of almonds after a meal can contribute to lowering spikes. In terms of chocolate I have two squares of Lindt 90% per day, usually with almonds as it tastes great.</p><p></p><p>Defo get a blood glucose meter and test, that way you can figure out the foods you can enjoy. Also there are some great alternatives to regular carbs available cheaply. I buy green rice from Iceland that takes 3 minutes in the microwave. It is broccoli, kale, spinach, sewaeed and cauliflower blitzed up. If I have a curry I have it with green rice and it tastes the same as for me rice is just there for texture.</p><p></p><p>Morrisons sell a ready meal that I use for lunch some days called Eat Smart Counted Roast Chicken Dinner. It's chicken in gravy with carrots, peas and 3 new potatoes. It comes with a stuffing ball but I bin that. The whole thing (including stuffing ball) is 15g carbs. It scratches a potato itch and I cover all the veg in butter to make it extra tasty. Worth checking out if you can.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="bigsi1984, post: 1858949, member: 473304"] Hello. I’m sure there will be some others along with advice before long and [USER=9546]@daisy[/USER] will post some welcome info. I have had some success since diagnosis and my diet has changed to Low Carb High Fat. However, I do not restrict myself when I go out for a meal or a family celebration. I try to make better choices, such as a mixed grill, but I will have the chips. Once a month or so I will have a kebab or pizza when the family gets a take-away and I do test regularly. For me the odd day here and there does not negatively impact my overall results. I think it's the getting started that can be hard. For me I did things in small steps, for example I started by changing mainly my breakfasts and then included lunch and worked up to dinner. Snack wise, almonds are my go to and there are studies that show a small amount of almonds after a meal can contribute to lowering spikes. In terms of chocolate I have two squares of Lindt 90% per day, usually with almonds as it tastes great. Defo get a blood glucose meter and test, that way you can figure out the foods you can enjoy. Also there are some great alternatives to regular carbs available cheaply. I buy green rice from Iceland that takes 3 minutes in the microwave. It is broccoli, kale, spinach, sewaeed and cauliflower blitzed up. If I have a curry I have it with green rice and it tastes the same as for me rice is just there for texture. Morrisons sell a ready meal that I use for lunch some days called Eat Smart Counted Roast Chicken Dinner. It's chicken in gravy with carrots, peas and 3 new potatoes. It comes with a stuffing ball but I bin that. The whole thing (including stuffing ball) is 15g carbs. It scratches a potato itch and I cover all the veg in butter to make it extra tasty. Worth checking out if you can. [/QUOTE]
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