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Below is a list of foods that I can eat following a low G.I. diet.
Before low carbers hold their hands up in horror and protest that they cannot, I would say that it has worked succesfully for me for six and a half years and since diagnosis, my HBA1's have never been above 6.6. and the last eight have been in the low 5's. My last one in June was 5.1. I had four stone to lose at diagnosis and that went within six months.
BEANS.
Baked beans, (low fat)
All beans (tinned or dried).
Black eyed peas
Chickpeas.
Soya beans.
Split peas.
BEVERAGES.
Bottled water.
Tonic water.
Decaff coffee with skimmed milk.
Diet soft drinks, (Caffeine free).
Light instant chocolate.
Milk, (skimmed).
Tea with skimmed milk.
BREADS.
1005 Stoneground.
Wholegrain high fibre, 2 1/2 - 3g. of fibre per slice(Only use 1 slice per serving.)
Bergen or Vogel Soya and Linseed.
CEREALS.
All bran.
Bran buds.
High fibre Bran/Alpen.
Oat bran.
Large flaked porridge oats.
CEREAL GRAINS.
Barley.
Buckweet.
Bulgar.
Rice, (basmati, wild, brown,long grain)
Wheat grain.
CONDIMENTS/SEASONING.
Garlic.
Herbs and spices.
Hummus.
Fat free mayonnaise.
Fat free sald cream.
Mustard.
Soy sauce, (low sodium).
Teriyaki sauce.
Vinegar.
Worcestershire sauce.
DAIRY.
Buttermilk.
Cheese, (fat free).
Cottage cheese, (low fat or fat free).
Yoghurt, (fat and sugar free).
Low fat no added sugar Ice Cream.(Walls to good to be true).
Skimmed milk.
FATS AND OILS.
Almonds.
Canola oil/rapeseed oil.
Flax seed oil.
Hazlenuts.
Macadamia nuts.
Olive oil.
FRESH FRUITS.
Apples.
Blackberries.
Blueberries.
Cherries.
Grapefruit. (not if on statins).
Grapes.
Lemons.
Oranges.
Peaches.
Plums.
Pears.
Raspberries.
Strawberries.
OTHER FRUIT.
Apple sauce, (sugar free).
Frozen berries.
Mandarin oranges (tinned in fruit juice).
Peaches in juice or water.Drain off the juice.
Pears in juice or water. Drain off the juice.
THERE ARE NO SUITABLE FRUIT JUICES.
MEAT,POULTRY, EGGS FISH and SOYA.
All seafood fresh, frozen or tinned.
Back bacon.
Omega 3 eggs.
Lean cuts of beef.
Skinless chicken.
Extra lean minced beef.
Lean deli ham.
Quorn.
Sashimi.
Soy/whey protein powder.
Tofu.
Skinless turkey.
Veal.
PASTA.
Wholemeal varieties only.
SOUPS.
All homemade varieties with low G.I. ingredients.
Chunky bean and vegetable tinned soup.
SUGARS AND SWEETENERS.
Aspartame.
Hermesetas Gold.
Splenda.
Stevia.
VEGETABLES.
Asparagus.
Aubergines.
Beans, (green and runner).
Bell peppers.
Broccoli.
Brussel sprouts.
Cabbage.
Carrots.
Olives.
Onions.
Peas.
Pickles.
Potatoes, (small portion of boiled new).
Spinach.
Swiss chard.
Sugar snaps.
Radishes.
Tomatoes.
You will still have to test in the early stages as no two people's blood sugars seem to respond the same to an identical meal.
Over time, I have been able to include other foods as long as the overall value of the meal is low G.I. A must is to have a banced meal and use all the food groups.
Another must for starting low G.I. is to buy a copy of Rick Gallop's The Low G.I. Diet as he explains the mechanism behind the diet and do's and don'ts plus why portion control is essential. There are also recipes within the book and exercise tips. This book was recommended by all the professionals that I saw.
I have composed this post so that you will see what is working for me. Unlike some members of this forum, I cannot tell you what will work for you. It may be worth giving it a try.
Bon appetit.
Before low carbers hold their hands up in horror and protest that they cannot, I would say that it has worked succesfully for me for six and a half years and since diagnosis, my HBA1's have never been above 6.6. and the last eight have been in the low 5's. My last one in June was 5.1. I had four stone to lose at diagnosis and that went within six months.
BEANS.
Baked beans, (low fat)
All beans (tinned or dried).
Black eyed peas
Chickpeas.
Soya beans.
Split peas.
BEVERAGES.
Bottled water.
Tonic water.
Decaff coffee with skimmed milk.
Diet soft drinks, (Caffeine free).
Light instant chocolate.
Milk, (skimmed).
Tea with skimmed milk.
BREADS.
1005 Stoneground.
Wholegrain high fibre, 2 1/2 - 3g. of fibre per slice(Only use 1 slice per serving.)
Bergen or Vogel Soya and Linseed.
CEREALS.
All bran.
Bran buds.
High fibre Bran/Alpen.
Oat bran.
Large flaked porridge oats.
CEREAL GRAINS.
Barley.
Buckweet.
Bulgar.
Rice, (basmati, wild, brown,long grain)
Wheat grain.
CONDIMENTS/SEASONING.
Garlic.
Herbs and spices.
Hummus.
Fat free mayonnaise.
Fat free sald cream.
Mustard.
Soy sauce, (low sodium).
Teriyaki sauce.
Vinegar.
Worcestershire sauce.
DAIRY.
Buttermilk.
Cheese, (fat free).
Cottage cheese, (low fat or fat free).
Yoghurt, (fat and sugar free).
Low fat no added sugar Ice Cream.(Walls to good to be true).
Skimmed milk.
FATS AND OILS.
Almonds.
Canola oil/rapeseed oil.
Flax seed oil.
Hazlenuts.
Macadamia nuts.
Olive oil.
FRESH FRUITS.
Apples.
Blackberries.
Blueberries.
Cherries.
Grapefruit. (not if on statins).
Grapes.
Lemons.
Oranges.
Peaches.
Plums.
Pears.
Raspberries.
Strawberries.
OTHER FRUIT.
Apple sauce, (sugar free).
Frozen berries.
Mandarin oranges (tinned in fruit juice).
Peaches in juice or water.Drain off the juice.
Pears in juice or water. Drain off the juice.
THERE ARE NO SUITABLE FRUIT JUICES.
MEAT,POULTRY, EGGS FISH and SOYA.
All seafood fresh, frozen or tinned.
Back bacon.
Omega 3 eggs.
Lean cuts of beef.
Skinless chicken.
Extra lean minced beef.
Lean deli ham.
Quorn.
Sashimi.
Soy/whey protein powder.
Tofu.
Skinless turkey.
Veal.
PASTA.
Wholemeal varieties only.
SOUPS.
All homemade varieties with low G.I. ingredients.
Chunky bean and vegetable tinned soup.
SUGARS AND SWEETENERS.
Aspartame.
Hermesetas Gold.
Splenda.
Stevia.
VEGETABLES.
Asparagus.
Aubergines.
Beans, (green and runner).
Bell peppers.
Broccoli.
Brussel sprouts.
Cabbage.
Carrots.
Olives.
Onions.
Peas.
Pickles.
Potatoes, (small portion of boiled new).
Spinach.
Swiss chard.
Sugar snaps.
Radishes.
Tomatoes.
You will still have to test in the early stages as no two people's blood sugars seem to respond the same to an identical meal.
Over time, I have been able to include other foods as long as the overall value of the meal is low G.I. A must is to have a banced meal and use all the food groups.
Another must for starting low G.I. is to buy a copy of Rick Gallop's The Low G.I. Diet as he explains the mechanism behind the diet and do's and don'ts plus why portion control is essential. There are also recipes within the book and exercise tips. This book was recommended by all the professionals that I saw.
I have composed this post so that you will see what is working for me. Unlike some members of this forum, I cannot tell you what will work for you. It may be worth giving it a try.
Bon appetit.