Yes, the tighter the control or the lower the carb intake per day, the harder it gets. Something often overlooked and one key reason why I did not go as low carb as I might otherwise have done.My non diabetic wife does most of the cooking and cooks what she wants to eat. I try to make my low carb requirement as little extra work as possible so, whenever possible, I just modify what she is having. If she is doing a roast dinner with roast potatoes I cut up some butternut squash and stick it in with the potatoes. If she is doing a curry with rice, I microwave a pack of cauliflower rice. If she is making a pasta dish I make some courgetti. You get the idea. Of course it doesn't always work, some meals like paella you can't leave out the carbs so I have something else. It would be more difficult if I was keto rather than moderately low carb.
Yes, the tighter the control or the lower the carb intake per day, the harder it gets. Something often overlooked and one key reason why I did not go as low carb as I might otherwise have done.
Depends how you view it and personal circumstances. For me and others it is as stated. For you it might be different. Respect that.Disagree. Once carbs have been virtually eliminated you really don't have to worry about the few consumed.
I'm presuming you meant to add a "for me" to your statement?
I think @Listlad was referring to my comment. What I meant was that it is easier to adapt a non-diabetic's "standard" meal for someone on a low carb rather than a strict keto diet. For example, if my wife cooks a beef casserole which includes peas, carrots etc that is not a problem for me I just have swede rather than potato with it. If I had a keto diet I would have to cook something else. The OP was about diabetics and non-diabetics sharing the same meal.Disagree. Once carbs have been virtually eliminated you really don't have to worry about the few consumed.
I'm presuming you meant to add a "for me" to your statement?
Yes, this is what I was referring to. Thanks.I think @Listlad was referring to my comment. What I meant was that it is easier to adapt a non-diabetic's "standard" meal for someone on a low carb rather than a strict keto diet. For example, if my wife cooks a beef casserole which includes peas, carrots etc that is not a problem for me I just have swede rather than potato with it. If I had a keto diet I would have to cook something else. The OP was about diabetics and non-diabetics sharing the same meal.
For example, if my wife cooks a beef casserole which includes peas, carrots etc that is not a problem for me I just have swede rather than potato with it. If I had a keto diet I would have to cook something else.
Can we give the OP the opportunity of deciding which tack to take. There is a choice to be made as we all well know. Best if we simply present the choices and go from there? Yes? No?Not really you just wouldn't eat the peas and carrots just the beef and gravy.. it really isn't that hard unless people choose to make it so..
Not really you just wouldn't eat the peas and carrots just the beef and gravy.. it really isn't that hard unless people choose to make it so..
Out of interest, Bluetit? Not prying or anything but do you have a full time job?This is why "mixed together foods" such as casseroles and stews are best avoided. Cook the meat on its own and the different veggies on their own, and then plate it up separately. This is the easy way and isn't hard at all.
I have a full time job. And have no problems cooking for Mr Hotpeper who is not diabetic and loves potatoes and pasta.Out of interest, Bluetit? Not prying or anything but do you have a full time job?
I do come across many people who face the same challenges as the OP. And the challenges are real and shouldn’t be dismissed.
I always enjoy your slant on this topic.I hear you. I have 3 teenagers - choosing to lower sugars not carbs - and a vegetarian carbaholic OH and eat very low carb myself. No way can I do one plate to match everyone.
I am not going to compromise my hard won health gains by eating carbs just to make them feel like I am doing the same as them. Nor do I expect any of them to eat my way.
I do all the cooking and try and choose meals with mix and match options. Meat, carbs, veg etc to suit. It might mean plating it up in varying combinations having been cooked individually or several pots on the go with varying versions of the same meal in each one. It’s a right royal pain in the behind for I’m honest but what options do I have?
Not sure what’s funny or what the slant is. Just my reality I’m afraid.I always enjoy your slant on this topic.
I am not going to compromise my hard won health gains by eating carbs just to make them feel like I am doing the same as them.
Out of interest, Bluetit? Not prying or anything but do you have a full time job?
I do come across many people who face the same challenges as the OP. And the challenges are real and shouldn’t be dismissed.
No. I just wondered because if you aren’t working full time then it is so much easier to address the challenges described by the OP and experienced by many that I see, read and hear.Are you saying I am dismissing the challenges others have? My post was an attempt to show there are ways to overcome these challenges, whether in full time work or not. Maybe it is you that is being dismissive of an alternative solution.
No. I just wondered because if you aren’t working full time then it is so much easier to address the challenges described by the OP and experienced by many that I see, read and hear.
That’s where I struggleIt requires a bit of forward planning and being organised - and a freezer.
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