Unless either you or Mum have extremely high bg, there's no need to do at this like a steam train. Its a marathon not a sprint and needs to be something you can cope with for life. So little changes just one or 2 at a time until you find what suits you, and Mum.I really do appreciate this. I've been so paranoid and watching all types of low carb and fasting videos. I guess I went to extreme and panicked. Thank you for this.
You can make cauliflower rice with a grater but it goes everywhere. The frozen cauliflower rice is the best and very convenient. The chilled cauliflower rice that Sainsbury's sell is horrible.I'm so sorry I didn't see this. Yes I've tried cauliflower rice both me and my mum and we don't like it. We tend to have curries with veggies. I'm thinking of buying a food processor and making my own cauliflower rice. Thank you. Sorry for delay
I’ve really enjoyed my low carb journey. I’m a foodie, so I was sad to feel I couldn’t use all my favourite ingredients. However, I’ve discovered lots more.Hello I'm 29 and prediabetic. I'm also suffering from peripual neuropathy.I've been doing low carb since January. And I'm struggling with the food. It got so bad I just stopped eating. I don't like low carb food but I have no choice. I'm not a fan of red meat. I've eaten so many salads. I constantly eat fish, eggs,cheese and nuts. I cannot stand the taste of almond and coconut flour. I try and force myself to eat it. But I'm so tired and hungry all the time. I suffer from ibs so I cannot have gluten. I'm overwhelmed and anxious because I cannot have gluten,sugar and carbs. I'm paranoid when it comes to food now. I just don't know what to do anymore. I think what depresses me the most is I have to eat like this for the rest of my life. Any help would be great.
I apologize for replying so late. Thank you for your advice I will definitely try those recipes. And yes I need to test myself more. Wow that's insane that carrots have more effect then Christmas cake. Wow k appreciate this. Thank you. Please take care.I’ve really enjoyed my low carb journey. I’m a foodie, so I was sad to feel I couldn’t use all my favourite ingredients. However, I’ve discovered lots more.
I’ve discovered that celeriac sliced thinly and cooked as dauphinois ‘potatoes ’ really is a fabulous substitute for potatoes. It also keeps, covered in the fridge for 5 days. Also cauliflower rice cooked exactly 4 mins in microwave works as rice, as long as the sauce you use is flavoursome. I use spiralized courgette in place of pasta.
I can make a crumb base for a deep quiche using ground almonds and olive oil. This makes a lovely lunch.
Coconut macaroons that are indistinguishable from shop bought ones are so easy to make. The secret is to reduce double cream with sweetener until it’s the consistency of condensed milk. Then use it in place of condensed milk in recipes.
I make really good peanut cookies and truffles are all keto.
Parmesan fried chicken is yummy, large stuffed mushrooms, bolognaise stuffed peppers topped with mozzarella. I enjoy oven toast vegetables with roasted feta cheese and black olives.
I really enjoy my food now, to be honest the only thing I haven’t found a substitute for is Cod and chips as I can’t deep fry at home.
The only thing I’d add is that if you test your blood before eating and two hours afterwards, you may find you can eat small quantities of things you may think you can’t have. I can enjoy a small amount of flour but I can’t eat carrots! A small slice of Christmas cake without icing and marzipan doesn’t spike me, that was a happy discovery.
I’m happy to share my recipes, I’ve discovered quantities as I’ve cooked them so they are only guidelines.
I’d love to open a keto cafe, there is so much to share.
I apologize for the delay. I just don't like the taste and I prefer veggies fruits and carbs. So now I'm eating more protein and it's hard because I'm not enjoying it. I've tried tofu it's ok. I just have to continue and get over it. Thank you for your advice.Hi @Sad21+ you say you are not a fan of red meat. If this is a taste or religious thing then that is the end of the matter. If it is as due to either, climate, cancer, saturated fat or "study" issues, then there are compelling facts which might give you cause to reconsider, due to the benefits red meat conveys and convenience.
I apologize for the delay. I just don't like the taste and I prefer veggies fruits and carbs. So now I'm eating more protein and it's hard because I'm not enjoying it. I've tried tofu it's ok. I just have to continue and get over it. Thank you for your advice.
I don’t think you are a devil! And anyone who tries is a role model, in my opinion.After years of low carbing I became sick to death of it, hated salad! Hated fish my whole life so that was never an option, sick of nuts, my foods I liked became smaller and smaller, as a result I ate more carbs.
I have eventually got to a level I am able to tolerate. If I want a sandwich I have one, etc etc. I still don’t eat pasta or rice, I will eat a few roasters on my Sunday dinner. I never eat sweets, deserts etc etc, I don’t smoke or drink alcohol so I suppose compared to the general population I am a saint. Compared to the good folks here I am a devil
It’s all about quality of life for me, balancing happiness with health, sorry I’m no role model, I just wanted to empathize.
I hope you find a happy path.
Making tofu good can be a bit of an art-form. Not sure I'm an expert, but I might be able to give some pointers. One idea is to buy the ready-flavoured options. They come in at a higher-price, and with a bit of a sodium hit, but there are many diverse flavours.
Also, there are some other alternatives: Textured vegetable protein (TVP) is much easier to work with and I'd say more versatile, given it's ability to absorb the flavour of whatever you cook it with. I can also give some ideas for that, if you are interested. And there's also seitan. This wouldn't be suitable for you if you have issues with gluten, but it's texture and density make it really enjoyable. Both TVP and seitan pack in a very decent protein punch, while being low in both fat and carbs.
If you have any questions, let me know.
Thank you so much. This was lovely to read. And given me hope. I apologize for the delay. yes any ideas or recipes I would absolutely love. Thank you so much. Please take care
Aldi have several different kinds of lower carb pasta made from soy beans, chicken peas etc. Worth looking at as I think they are gluten free.
I'm so sorry I didn't see this. Yes I've tried cauliflower rice both me and my mum and we don't like it. We tend to have curries with veggies. I'm thinking of buying a food processor and making my own cauliflower rice. Thank you. Sorry for delay
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