Scared? Confused? Hope this helps

[SJC]

You could also die of stress and worry, or get run over by a bus. I think you were only doing what you thought best, which is what the media is still pushing as heart-healthy marg. I don't eat marge only butter, but in moderation. I'll have some of that curry please. xx

I'll order for two next time Linda xx

 

[Pollylocks]

...I've not used margarine for years, have tried all sorts of spreads, don't much like the taste...my DN recommended Benecol as I will no longer use statins due to side effects and its meant to lower cholesterol..she said its not a con [the jury's out at the moment, not had it for long enough!].....its expensive, almost £4 for a 500g pk....found some in our local 99p shop but only had one month's' sellby date...looked on their website and found the 'buttery' type which I bought is freezable so bought a couple, one to use one to freeze, seems okay to me so far....other than that I use Lurpak spreadable..

SJC, keep on eating the chicken curry...

 

[SJC]

...I've not used margarine for years, have tried all sorts of spreads, don't much like the taste...my DN recommended Benecol as I will no longer use statins due to side effects and its meant to lower cholesterol..she said its not a con [the jury's out at the moment, not had it for long enough!].....its expensive, almost £4 for a 500g pk....found some in our local 99p shop but only had one month's' sellby date...looked on their website and found the 'buttery' type which I bought is freezable so bought a couple, one to use one to freeze, seems okay to me so far....other than that I use Lurpak spreadable..

SJC, keep on eating the chicken curry...

Hi Pollylocks
I keep seeing people on here commenting on this Benecol. My favourite butter is Lurpak

 

[lunarlinda]

NOOOOO. Best butters are yeo valley organic, salted, and a Yorkshire one in a black wrapper you get from Tesco, bootiful, just miss the toast to put it on. xx

 

[SJC]

NOOOOO. Best butters are yeo valley organic, salted, and a Yorkshire one in a black wrapper you get from Tesco, bootiful, just miss the toast to put it on. xx

Butter without toast or a baked potato is a travesty!

 

[lunarlinda]

Surely. But I am going to introduce potatoes back into my diet. I've cut out bread, rice and pasta, I missed a baked potato a couple of times a week, so it's back on the menu now. You've just pointed out I can have a good dollop of butter on it too. WWWoooHHOOO, thanks for reminding me SJC!! XX

 

[Pollylocks]

Surely. But I am going to introduce potatoes back into my diet. I've cut out bread, rice and pasta, I missed a baked potato a couple of times a week, so it's back on the menu now. You've just pointed out I can have a good dollop of butter on it too. WWWoooHHOOO, thanks for reminding me SJC!! XX

...I'm lucky I can eat rice with no spike whatsoever but not the other two you mention...its all such a minefield and soo individual...thats why we all need meters, when will the professionals realise we don't just WANT them, we NEED them...

 

[lunarlinda]

I won't be testing after a baked potato Pollycocks, I don't give 2 hooks what my level is after it. There is a limit to my deprivation tolerance. xx

 

[SJC]

...I'm lucky I can eat rice with no spike whatsoever but not the other two you mention...its all such a minefield and soo individual...thats why we all need meters, when will the professionals realise we don't just WANT them, we NEED them...

I agree Pollylocks
Do you eat white rice or brown?

 

[SJC]

I won't be testing after a baked potato Pollycocks, I don't give 2 hooks what my level is after it. There is a limit to my deprivation tolerance. xx

Oh... stick a sparkler in it and enjoy lol

 

[richard256]

...I'm lucky I can eat rice with no spike whatsoever but not the other two you mention...its all such a minefield and soo individual...thats why we all need meters, when will the professionals realise we don't just WANT them, we NEED them...

HELLO YOU,I'VE READ YOUR POST,I THINK YOU SHOULD EAT A JACKET POTATO WITH LASHINGS OF BUTTER,ONE
CONVINCED THAT IF YOU HAVE A BS METRE CODE THREE ARE GOOD AS THE STRIPS ARE VERY REASONABLE PRICED.AND EXPERIMENT WITH YOUR FOOD,YOU MAY BE PLEASENTLEY SURPRISED,AT WHAT YOU CAN EAT.MERRY SATURDAY RICHARD

 

[Pollylocks]

I agree Pollylocks
Do you eat white rice or brown?

..usually brown basmati as it has a bit of a bite.. [thats almost a tonguetwister lol]

 

[richard256]

...I've not used margarine for years, have tried all sorts of spreads, don't much like the taste...my DN recommended Benecol as I will no longer use statins due to side effects and its meant to lower cholesterol..she said its not a con [the jury's out at the moment, not had it for long enough!].....its expensive, almost £4 for a 500g pk....found some in our local 99p shop but only had one month's' sellby date...looked on their website and found the 'buttery' type which I bought is freezable so bought a couple, one to use one to freeze, seems okay to me so far....other than that I use Lurpak spreadable..

SJC, keep on eating the chicken curry...

THANK YOU POLLYLOCKS.YOU PROBABLY KNOW,BUT I ALWAYS COAT MY JACKET POTATO WITH MELTED BUTTER AND SALT YUM
IME OFF TO BUILD ONE NOW.HAVE A GOOD WEEKEND,MERRY SATURDAY RICHARD

 

[SJC]

..usually brown basmati as it has a bit of a bite.. [thats almost a tonguetwister lol]

I shall try some next week. I do find brown rice rather chewy though!

 

[sunday1980]

Really nice post to the newly diagnosed well done, the eating part is such a minefield! But this directs to the info we all eventually realise
I would definitely recommend getting your head round myfitnesspal, u don't have to stick to what it recommends but is easy way to track carbs and percentages of food in diet. Good comprehensive list of foods.
A pedometer, whether cheap job or a fancy fitbit (addicted to mine!) Is a really good way of starting to improve your fitness by walking a little more each day, I found it better in the long term than promising I will do long slogs at the gym only to get fed up after a few weeks! I set myself weekly challenges to just go a bit further than last week. A great starting point if u haven't been very active for whatever reason.
My area also has 'health' walks run by the local council and volunteers with different walks somewhere every day of the week, u can take the dog/wheelchairs/buggys.
If you feel more adventurous, the nhs 'couch25k' program is good fun, gets you running with podcasts over 9 weeks, I completed it last year and surprised myself how much I enjoyed it (hated running at school!)
If you have mobility problems, some nhs trusts run subsidized chair exercise sessions.
So there's plenty of 'cheap' options to get moving.
I think I read u should exercise about 40-60mins after eating, and check your levels to see what effect u get. Correct me if I'm wrong.
Just my tuppence worth