I didnt realise that coleslaw was on the menu, do i have to look for any particular kind?
Hi there @Winnie53
I think I may have to find another alternative to cream in my tea as the thought of it makes me just not want it anymore and I do love a good cuppa
Anyhows, this is all new and I am trying to stay positive despite my posting may seem otherwise, it is just difficult when you go food shopping and the little ones want pineapple and i cant have any!
You need to check the label for the carb content, as they vary quite a bit. I use Tesco finest coleslaw because it's lower carb than most (2.3g per 100g), and it tastes good. It's relatively expensive for coleslaw, but still relatively inexpensive compared to a lot of other food.
When I first started LCHF I just ditched all my low fat foods for high fat ones .. And restricted my carbs to around the 30g .. It works and you must get your get your head around the fact that this eating plan is long term, so find ways to eat that you enjoy. Are you on any medication for your diabetes?
I was very ill taking the metformin .. Some people here are taking the slow release version to not be sickYes, I have been prescribed metformin but haven't yet seen the nurse and that will be another 4 weeks away so without the help of this forum, i would even be a far as i am now!
Please please do think you have to put cream in your tea ... I just use regular milk ..not skimmed..Hi there @Winnie53, thank you for such an idepth answer. The robinsons i refer to is this http://www.tesco.com/groceries/product/details/?id=254854147 and is a dilute "fruit" squash with no added sugar.
When i went shopping, i picked up a small yogurt and some rasberries to give that a try, I love yoghurt but am accustomed to the fruit type so this will also be another challenge.
The thing is, I am not setting myself up to not like certin foods, but know from growing up that there are jsut some foods I cant stand, advocados being one of them, i do like nuts and I am guessing the wrong type like cahew and regular peanuts but i see no mention of them. I love mushrooms which i used with my breakfast and intend on having a salad as well as vegetables with my chicken this evening, i'm hoping that it will be ok.
I kind of feel as though I am self sabortaging in one breath as well as not actually eating foods i like. The problem and something thatcontributing to me getting here i believe was cake, take aways, buscuits etc and a part of my wonders if i wasnt to eat those foods if i would be ok and see a change in my BG. I dont yet have a monitor so cannt test for rice and pasta which is usually what we'd have with our meals that were not processed or take aways.
This life style is most definately a full 180 from anything that I have ever known and i sincerely take my hat off to those who have chosen this way and stuck to it.
I think I may have to find another alternative to cream in my tea as the thought of it makes me just not want it anymore and I do love a good cuppa
Anyhows, this is all new and I am trying to stay positive despite my posting may seem otherwise, it is just difficult when you go food shopping and the little ones want pineapple and i cant have any!
You can still have cake and biscuits if you don't mind making them yourself. Replace wheat flour for ground almonds or coconut flour and use sweetener instead of sugar. Try this recipe to get you started: http://www.genaw.com/lowcarb/orange_sourcream_cakes.html They come out a bit like scones. They freeze well so you can take them out one at a time rather than be tempted to eat them all in one go! There are so many websites with LCHF recipes and lots of ideas on this forum if you search for recipes. I have discovered that cauliflower rice is amazing - it looks just like the carbs that are missing from your plate and so psychologically you don't feel like you are missing out. Odd but true! Also try a small amount of sweet potato either as mash or made into chips and see what effect it has on your BG. Do you have a meter and are you testing?Hi there @Winnie53, thank you for such an idepth answer. The robinsons i refer to is this http://www.tesco.com/groceries/product/details/?id=254854147 and is a dilute "fruit" squash with no added sugar.
When i went shopping, i picked up a small yogurt and some rasberries to give that a try, I love yoghurt but am accustomed to the fruit type so this will also be another challenge.
The thing is, I am not setting myself up to not like certin foods, but know from growing up that there are jsut some foods I cant stand, advocados being one of them, i do like nuts and I am guessing the wrong type like cahew and regular peanuts but i see no mention of them. I love mushrooms which i used with my breakfast and intend on having a salad as well as vegetables with my chicken this evening, i'm hoping that it will be ok.
I kind of feel as though I am self sabortaging in one breath as well as not actually eating foods i like. The problem and something thatcontributing to me getting here i believe was cake, take aways, buscuits etc and a part of my wonders if i wasnt to eat those foods if i would be ok and see a change in my BG. I dont yet have a monitor so cannt test for rice and pasta which is usually what we'd have with our meals that were not processed or take aways.
This life style is most definately a full 180 from anything that I have ever known and i sincerely take my hat off to those who have chosen this way and stuck to it.
I think I may have to find another alternative to cream in my tea as the thought of it makes me just not want it anymore and I do love a good cuppa
Anyhows, this is all new and I am trying to stay positive despite my posting may seem otherwise, it is just difficult when you go food shopping and the little ones want pineapple and i cant have any!
Or you could try nut milks like Alpro almond or coconut.Please please do think you have to put cream in your tea ... I just use regular milk ..not skimmed..
Yes, I have been prescribed metformin but haven't yet seen the nurse and that will be another 4 weeks away so without the help of this forum, i would even be a far as i am now!
Yes nut milks are good .. But not for a nice cup of tea !Or you could try nut milks like Alpro almond or coconut.
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