Hi Orangeteddy,
I did the same with my son, sharing half a Pizzahut Meat Feast and BG went to 13!! So I explained to him that if I continue to do this, he will have to care for me sooner than he’d expect!!
Something I've learned - and especially as a newly diagnosed prediabetic - don't give in to those around you who are all saying things like - 'oh go on - just have a bit of ...... - or well it's only one night.... or it's Christmas.... or etc.... etc... etc...
Last night I gave in to 3 slices of pizza, 2 breaded onion rings and 3 breaded chicken nuggets.
My reading 2 hours later was 8.8
It's still a big learning curve but I knew that those food items would be bad - yet I gave in to those around me - and not wanting to be the party pooper. Also, as the guest I felt I could not exactly ask for a plate of broccoli!
I have not at this stage told people about my prediabetes - again not wanting to be the party pooper - it was not the right time.
But I felt I learned something - either don't go to parties or stuff yourself with the right food before you do.
I tend to need a few fatty nuts too. Helps me sleep as wellCheese or bacon or nuts. A nibble enough to con the liver.
I actually prefer butternut squash to pasta in lasagne now, much more tasty!One thing I have come across recently are butternut squash lasagne sheets not by any means zero carb but quite low at about 10g of carbs per 100 grams.
Ingenious!! Have you tried Polish Bigos? If you like sauerkraut, you really should. Just yumsch.. never know how to spell that!!Soo.. Lettuce wraps. Make a lo-carb BLT. Ditch the bread, stuff the lettuce!
And oddly, I experimented with a pseudo lasagne/shepherd's pie.. thing. Saw some venison going cheap, so minced that, added some beef stock and onions, then rinsed some sauerkraut and used that for the layers with a liberal dose of pepper & crushed juniper berries. I'd pre-cooked the mince, so gave it a gentle bake with a bit of grated mild cheese on top to give it a crust & stop the top layer of sauerkraut from getting dry.
Something I've learned - and especially as a newly diagnosed prediabetic - don't give in to those around you who are all saying things like - 'oh go on - just have a bit of ...... - or well it's only one night.... or it's Christmas.... or etc.... etc... etc...
Last night I gave in to 3 slices of pizza, 2 breaded onion rings and 3 breaded chicken nuggets.
My reading 2 hours later was 8.8
It's still a big learning curve but I knew that those food items would be bad - yet I gave in to those around me - and not wanting to be the party pooper. Also, as the guest I felt I could not exactly ask for a plate of broccoli!
I have not at this stage told people about my prediabetes - again not wanting to be the party pooper - it was not the right time.
But I felt I learned something - either don't go to parties or stuff yourself with the right food before you do.
One thing I have come across recently are butternut squash lasagne sheets not by any means zero carb but quite low at about 10g of carbs per 100 grams.
Now I’m craving BLTs!Soo.. Lettuce wraps. Make a lo-carb BLT. Ditch the bread, stuff the lettuce!
And oddly, I experimented with a pseudo lasagne/shepherd's pie.. thing. Saw some venison going cheap, so minced that, added some beef stock and onions, then rinsed some sauerkraut and used that for the layers with a liberal dose of pepper & crushed juniper berries. I'd pre-cooked the mince, so gave it a gentle bake with a bit of grated mild cheese on top to give it a crust & stop the top layer of sauerkraut from getting dry.
Where can I buy these butternut squash sheets please?
Sounds goodNow I’m craving BLTs!
One day I made a ‘ Mexican stew’ type thing. No tomato and no beans. ( beans too carby, tomatoes make me achy)
I took minced beef, green onion, chopped mushrooms ( bean texture). Added some broth and lots of spicy hot sauce like chipotle chaloola, Siracha, green dragon. And some oregano, coriander cumin and garlic. Then melted a little butter in. Wasn’t exactly chili but still tasted great. I have one bowl left in the freezer.
Thinking about it, it would be nice to top some fish or chicken with as a sauce rather than a stew. The wheels are turning....
Ingenious!! Have you tried Polish Bigos? If you like sauerkraut, you really should. Just yumsch.. never know how to spell that!!
Now I’m craving BLTs!
One day I made a ‘ Mexican stew’ type thing. No tomato and no beans. ( beans too carby, tomatoes make me achy)
I took minced beef, green onion, chopped mushrooms ( bean texture). Added some broth and lots of spicy hot sauce like chipotle chaloola, Siracha, green dragon. And some oregano, coriander cumin and garlic. Then melted a little butter in. Wasn’t exactly chili but still tasted great. I have one bowl left in the freezer.
Thinking about it, it would be nice to top some fish or chicken with as a sauce rather than a stew. The wheels are turning....
Since being in Thailand avoid a lot of rice impossible to avoid it all but discovered Thai Rice Noodles do not seem to affect my Blood Sugar while rice does strange but trueI have found that brown rice spikes my bg’s just as much as white rice. The only difference is that it takes 3-4 hours after the meal to register the spikes.
I love jambalaya and could certainly add some more veg to get semi close. Forgot to mention, and at the risk of being redundant, added chopped avo and added a nice creamy texture. Also stirred in a little mayo.mmm.. sounds nice. And could probably use the sauce as a marinade? For a spicy base, I love the good'ol Cajun/Creole Trinity of onions, bell/Scotch Bonnet peppers and celery. Cook that with some chicken and sausage, then add some veg instead of the rice for a tasty Jambalaya variation.. And thinking about that, it's another dish where sauerkraut would probably work
Have you tried pickled eggs, and also quince pickle? I made quince vodka last year and am waiting til 01 new year to sniffYup.. bigos is great.. and finding more things to do with sauerkraut. Local Tescos sells Dawtona brand in 900g wet/600g drained jars. Which means I've also got about 8 jars to use for making my own pickled things. It's a cheap & easy filler food and if I rinse it, can control the amount of sauerness
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