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The sarcasm is levelled at the HCP's needing to repeat the NHS mantras which is a systemic problem, and it not aimed at anyone on the forum, It is something that many of us feel from our own experiences of trying to make the Eatwell plate work when diabetic.Here we go with a hint or sarcasm, who's daisy? and please remember I'm starting again with this app so not finding it the easiest to navigate. Thank you for your reply anyway, duly noted. Q.
Thank you for your kind reply, you can be sarcastic I've seen a few replies not just mine, if it's aimed at the NHS take it there not here. There's a lot of scared confused people around I'm one of them.The sarcasm is levelled at the HCP's needing to repeat the NHS mantras which is a systemic problem, and it not aimed at anyone on the forum, It is something that many of us feel from our own experiences of trying to make the Eatwell plate work when diabetic.
You are IMO starting to take the first steps of using a meter (Eat to meter is a phrase often used on this site, whatever diet plan you follow. It is the immediate feedback given by the meter that provides the impetus to improve our diet, and also the motivation to stop snacking when you see what the after effects of it are. When I started I made a list of do's and don'ts that I pasted to the larder door. I have attached a copy here, but it is quite rough and ready, and not to be taken as gospel It worked for me in my early days
Thanks very much for the reply, I've lived on cakes and ready meals for the past 6 month. So I'm adjusting gradually so I dont give up (I only ever do that once).
You mention strawberries?? Could I have some with some cream as a snack? If so what weight and single or double.
What's your personal view on saturated fat?
Kind wishes, Q.
I have used Babybel myself. It is a hard-ish cheese like Cheddar, and so it is benign carbwise, It is the soft cheeses especially the ones aimed at children or processed to be spreadable or squeezable that should be avoided if you can. I found a soft cheese in Aldi that was ok for me and great when mixed with almond flour to make a pizza base that is low carb,Thank you for your kind reply, you can be sarcastic I've seen a few replies not just mine, if it's aimed at the NHS take it there not here. There's a lot of scared confused people around I'm one of them.
OK , straightener out the way, thanks for the PDF which I've had a look at, I dont understand measuring yet so I'd have to come back to some of what you write, I'm getting there though.
If not processed cheese what else? I thought babybel was? I've found a new cracker which looks great for us, I have 2-3 crackers cheese and tomato for supper with some prawns, can you suggest what cheeses to buy, I like a block so I can measure.
Hope your day is well, kind regards Q.
Thank you for this, I fancy something sweet which is why I go looking for snacks.You can have a few strawberries (2 or 3 large ones chopped up) with double cream (or a full fat Greek yogurt) any time you like, every day if you wish, although they are better eaten as part of a meal rather than a snack.
My personal view on saturated fat is clear from what I eat. I only eat animal fats, I smother my veggies with butter, I fry/roast with butter or lard or duck/goose fat, I have strawberries with cream, raspberries with full fat Greek yogurts, I eat cheese most days, I eat red meat particularly steaks and lamb chops, I eat roast beef. These all contain a lot of saturated fat. My cholesterol is ideal and I maintain my weight at under 9 stones.
You'd probably do far better without them.. what brand are they?I think the crackers are a find for us
Thank you for this, I fancy something sweet which is why I go looking for snacks.
Is buying a slab of cheese OK ? I've just bought a marble slab cheese wire cutter to measure portions. I have 2 crackers, cheese and tomatoes for supper with some prawns each evening.
I think the crackers are a find for us, I'm just about to buy some more so I'll take piccies of the ingredients etc to see what everyone thinks.
Oh, I've run out and can only get them from waitrose, when I buy some more tomorrow I'll post them on here. Remember please I stopped eating all bread so they taught us there were 4 cubes of sugar in one 15gr of bread, that put me off. The crackers are 2.9gr per piece I can remember that but I'll post the full ingredients when I get a new box, there's less sugar in these than a sandwich I'm sure, but be glad to share. I can also tell you they're scrummy and very crunchy under slithers of cheese and tomato. Enjoy your day, Q.You'd probably do far better without them.. what brand are they?
Thank you for this, I fancy something sweet which is why I go looking for snacks.
Sorry blonde day, is cheddar slabs OK then? Its become my meal of the day and I could have roasted cheese and cheese omelettes too if cheddar slabs OK. Thanks for the reply, Q.I have used Babybel myself. It is a hard-ish cheese like Cheddar, and so it is benign carbwise, It is the soft cheeses especially the ones aimed at children or processed to be spreadable or squeezable that should be avoided if you can. I found a soft cheese in Aldi that was ok for me and great when mixed with almond flour to make a pizza base that is low carb,
Yes slab cheese is ideal. Stuff in tubes to be avoided. Pre grated whilst convienient usually has a coating of flour or similar to stop it sticking to itself which raises the carbs in it.Sorry blonde day, is cheddar slabs OK then? Its become my meal of the day and I could have roasted cheese and cheese omelettes too if cheddar slabs OK. Thanks for the reply, Q.
Snacking is at addiction stage for me ATM - a drug I take shuts of neuro receptors that tell you you're satiated - Pregabalin.I understand it is hard at first, but snacking at any time is not a good idea unless it is carb free. What about nuts? Or some plain dark chocolate - just one square, melted down and added to some cream? Whenever we eat we have an insulin response from the pancreas. What we need to do is limit these insulin responses. 3 times a day (or less) is best, at normal meal times. Our pancreas needs to rest, and we need less circulating insulin in order to control this disease (or condition if you prefer that word)
Most snacking is just habit. Eating a good square meal with few carbs, normal protein, and increased fats will stop any hunger pangs. I hardly ever get hungry, but if I do I have a decaff coffee with double cream or just a cup of tea, or often just water. By the way, eggs cooked any which way are a good source of fats and protein, not to mention lots of other important nutrients.
Fab! Q.Yes slab cheese is ideal. Stuff in tubes to be avoided. Pre grated whilst convienient usually has a coating of flour or similar to stop it sticking to itself which raises the carbs in it.
So do slices in a plastic overcoat, Some suppliers have a plastic seperator sheet between slices, and these are generally ok, but others coat the slices with starch to stop them sticking together. Slabs is best and a wire cutter is good invention. The wax wrapper used by Babybel is unique, but effective way of adressing same issue. Edam and Gouda often use wax too. Not too sure about the coating on brie or cammerbert and other softish cheeses.Yes slab cheese is ideal. Stuff in tubes to be avoided. Pre grated whilst convienient usually has a coating of flour or similar to stop it sticking to itself which raises the carbs in it.
We have a saying in our house 'There's no such thing as too much cheese'Sorry blonde day, is cheddar slabs OK then? Its become my meal of the day and I could have roasted cheese and cheese omelettes too if cheddar slabs OK. Thanks for the reply, Q.
One of the beauties of an LC diet is that it is possible to follow an effective plan without measuring or even carb counting or calorie counting. Many here do not measure or weigh, and after a while it becomes second nature to choose meals and quantities without needing to have an accurate quantized amount. I find being pedantic like that can be counter productive and lead to anxiety or stress.Thank you for your kind reply, you can be sarcastic I've seen a few replies not just mine, if it's aimed at the NHS take it there not here. There's a lot of scared confused people around I'm one of them.
OK , straightener out the way, thanks for the PDF which I've had a look at, I dont understand measuring yet so I'd have to come back to some of what you write, I'm getting there though.
If not processed cheese what else? I thought babybel was? I've found a new cracker which looks great for us, I have 2-3 crackers cheese and tomato for supper with some prawns, can you suggest what cheeses to buy, I like a block so I can measure.
Hope your day is well, kind regards Q.
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Take care of yourself the best way you know how.