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<blockquote data-quote="Bluetit1802" data-source="post: 1533743" data-attributes="member: 94045"><p>Carbs turn to glucose, which is used for energy. There is another nutrient that doesn't turn to glucose but can be used for all the energy requirements you have. That nutrient is fat. Our bodies will run off fat in the absence of glucose. As you decrease your carbs you can increase fat consumption. You don't need to go overboard, you just need to stop avoiding it. Healthy fats are good for you - olive oil, avocado, dairy, nuts, fish (especially oily fish such as salmon) etc. You could eat bacon and egg with mushrooms and a tomato for breakfast without feeling guilty, or strawberries and cream some days. Vegetables that grow above the ground are fine, as is meat. </p><p></p><p>Do keep in mind that the fewer carbs you eat the less insulin you will need, so adjustments need to be made to avoid hypos. You can discuss this with your doctor/nurse.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Bluetit1802, post: 1533743, member: 94045"] Carbs turn to glucose, which is used for energy. There is another nutrient that doesn't turn to glucose but can be used for all the energy requirements you have. That nutrient is fat. Our bodies will run off fat in the absence of glucose. As you decrease your carbs you can increase fat consumption. You don't need to go overboard, you just need to stop avoiding it. Healthy fats are good for you - olive oil, avocado, dairy, nuts, fish (especially oily fish such as salmon) etc. You could eat bacon and egg with mushrooms and a tomato for breakfast without feeling guilty, or strawberries and cream some days. Vegetables that grow above the ground are fine, as is meat. Do keep in mind that the fewer carbs you eat the less insulin you will need, so adjustments need to be made to avoid hypos. You can discuss this with your doctor/nurse. [/QUOTE]
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