LCHF amazing book

[Avocado Sevenfold]

Bizzare isn't it. My diabetic nurse tells me bread and potatoes pasta etc are fine so I spent the last year eating them as I please. Shocked to find out tho that my hba1c is now 42mmol

To be fair, members of this forum did recommend the low carb way of eating to you a year ago. It has just taken you a while to come round to the idea. Good luck

 

[bobrobert]

Savoy cabbage, kale sprouts, cauliflower, spinach.

I think you "maybe" wrong about carrots?

http://healthyeating.sfgate.com/can-diabetics-eat-carrots-10947.html

 

[sanguine]

Root veg seem to be one of those transition areas that some can take and others can't. I have carrots and parsnips rarely (love(d) roast parsnips) but I thhink carrots are best raw for diabetics - or was it the other way round?

 

[cold ethyl]

I think you "maybe" wrong about carrots?

http://healthyeating.sfgate.com/can-diabetics-eat-carrots-10947.html

I am ok with carrots and a bit of parsnip. As I said, the OP needs to eat to their meter so test and see. I have a couple of raw Chatenay carrots most lunchtimes as I think raw seems better for diabetics.

 

[caliban]

a couple of sites I find useful www.about.com/lowcarb www.ditchthecarbs.com

 

[turvell]

Tonight's dinner bowl of homemade spagbol and beans n peppers. This is ok right ?

 

[Clivethedrive]

Looks good what time do want me....:)

 

[cold ethyl]

Looks delicious. Pass any leftovers this way please.

 

[Clivethedrive]

We just had chicken curry with cauliflower rice ....

 

[cold ethyl]

We had savoury mince made into a shepherds' pie with cauli cheese mash. Mr. E had to ask if it was real potato or not so a winner!!

 

[turvell]

Oooooh never thought about chicken curry I love that. How did you make caul mash ?

 

[RosieLKH]

Tonight's dinner bowl of homemade spagbol and beans n peppers. This is ok right ? View attachment 10447

Buy one of these http://www.amazon.co.uk/OXO-Good-Grips-Julienne-Peeler/dp/B0000CCY1S and try courgette spaghetti with that bolognese.

 

[sanguine]

Oooooh never thought about chicken curry I love that. How did you make caul mash ?

CE may have a different recipe, but all I do is boil the cauli florets until soft enough to mash, then mash as you would potato with grated cheese and a knob of butter, season to taste.

 

[cold ethyl]

CE may have a different recipe, but all I do is boil the cauli florets until soft enough to mash, then mash as you would potato with grated cheese and a knob of butter, season to taste.

Yes that's what I do.. Sometimes I use a dollop of creme Fraiche too or some cream if I have it. Pop on top of shepherd's pie and sprinkle with more cheese or just have as mash on plate with sausages and gravy or roast dinner. It's delicious with slow cooked lamb and green beans.

 

[cairnlady]

Do you use frozen cauliflower or fresh? Only if you live on own sometimes a whole cauliflower will go off before you have finished it? I like Cauliflower with cheese but could not eat it everyday!

Have ordered that book.

 

[izzzi]

The book just makes so much sense

Not everybody can afford the book.
"The book just makes much more expense", no need when your a member of this Forum.

 

[Avocado Sevenfold]

@turvell your dinner looks ideal

@izzzi If the book gets Turvell on track and he can afford it, who cares? Plenty of food info on the doc's site which is free of charge.

 

[turvell]

The book is not essential but gives you a lot of good reasoning if you are unsure. You can get it second hand online. It's just a good eye opener

 

[cold ethyl]

Do you use frozen cauliflower or fresh? Only if you live on own sometimes a whole cauliflower will go off before you have finished it? I like Cauliflower with cheese but could not eat it everyday!

Have ordered that book.

I use both. Tbh frozen is cheaper and perfectly ok if your just mashing it. Just make sure you drain it well. Also fresh cauli does keep ok in fridge quite a while I find. Just remove any excess leaves and pop in salad drawer.

 

[cairnlady]

Thanks for that information! However, have found that cauliflower has not always kept very well and ended up wasting half of even a small one.

I have ordered book, I know you can see information on forum or diet doctor but sometimes it is easier to read a book, or have it in front of you when preparing a recipe, also have a friend who can share it with!