sanguine
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- Devon
- Type of diabetes
- Type 2
- Treatment type
- Diet only
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- Intolerance, career politicians, reality TV and so-called celebrity culture, mobile phones in the quiet carriage.
I'm sure we're all familiar with this problem, sorry challenge, especially for those recently diagnosed.
Before diabetes diagnosis, calling in at a motorway services, waiting at a railway station, cafes at National Trust properties etc was all fairly straightforward. Burger and chips, croissants and muffins, sandwiches or baguettes, slab of carrot cake (not all at once mind), the choice was endless.
What are the choices now, and what are your favourite 'fast food' options?
At motorway services you can usually find somewhere that does all-day breakfasts (no toast or hash browns of course!), or at a stretch a burger on its own without the bun, especially a half-decent one like an Angus from Burger King. I've recently discovered in some of the newer motorway food courts the 'La Mexicana' franchise. You can avoid the wraps and have a very nice salad box with stripped beef or pork, peppers, guacamole and sour cream. Very tasty. There are some at major railway stations as well. If there's a M&S or Waitrose minimarket on the services you might find some edibles there, but usually cold - Greek salad, yoghurt, houmous etc. (I must remember to take a fork and spoon with me in the car!).
National Trust and similar attractions are more difficult. We don't tend to eat main meals there, so it's best just to plan around them and accept that you won't find anything - or take your own packed lunch. Some have decent ham or cheese salads, but keep off the commercial pickle (and bread).
Any other recommendations?
Before diabetes diagnosis, calling in at a motorway services, waiting at a railway station, cafes at National Trust properties etc was all fairly straightforward. Burger and chips, croissants and muffins, sandwiches or baguettes, slab of carrot cake (not all at once mind), the choice was endless.
What are the choices now, and what are your favourite 'fast food' options?
At motorway services you can usually find somewhere that does all-day breakfasts (no toast or hash browns of course!), or at a stretch a burger on its own without the bun, especially a half-decent one like an Angus from Burger King. I've recently discovered in some of the newer motorway food courts the 'La Mexicana' franchise. You can avoid the wraps and have a very nice salad box with stripped beef or pork, peppers, guacamole and sour cream. Very tasty. There are some at major railway stations as well. If there's a M&S or Waitrose minimarket on the services you might find some edibles there, but usually cold - Greek salad, yoghurt, houmous etc. (I must remember to take a fork and spoon with me in the car!).
National Trust and similar attractions are more difficult. We don't tend to eat main meals there, so it's best just to plan around them and accept that you won't find anything - or take your own packed lunch. Some have decent ham or cheese salads, but keep off the commercial pickle (and bread).
Any other recommendations?