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[Spen44]

Hello Spen
Welcome to the forum - you're in the right place. I also have diverticular and on Statins for high cholesterol. Have been low carbing for a while now , I eat plenty of veg and salads and don't seem to have a problem. My DN and doctors weren't very supportive so had to go it alone. Following last blood tests, The DN nurse actually suggested I reduce my statins and complemented me on diet regime. Best of luck, Jan.

Thanks very much Jan, it looks as if from your and previous comments that low carbs shouldn't affect my other problems - getting more determined to try it

 

[Spen44]

Hi and welcome !

You've been given some great advice, and I agree. Take it gently, ease into it, and cut out the main suspects like bread rice potato, pasta, etc. Add in more lovely veg, and see how it goes. If you are hungry, add mayo to salads, butter to veg, and coconut cream to curries, because fat fills you up even better than carbs do.

It is actually really easy to eat high fibre low carb. All the veg and salad, deserts made with chia seeds, breakfast low carb meusli, Lidl high protein rolls (replacing bread). Psyllium husks and linseeds...

Have a good browse around in the low carb section and you will find some stunning recipes.

Thank you Brunneria, great advice, will go and check the 10-week programme and re-think my current diet. I don't eat much in the way of potatoes or rice, bread may be the hardest for me to give up, but will try Lidl rolls instead, thanks again