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Type 2s: What have you eaten today?
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LivingLightly
Expert
Evening all
Yesterday:
B: Two poached eggs and scallops with flat-leaf parsley, asparagus spears smothered with butter, all seasoned with black pepper.
Water to swallow tablet.
Espresso.
L: Aperitif: dry white wine
Tuna steaks rolled in finely chopped celery and thyme, baked with sweet red peppers and aubergines, moistened with double cream and topped with extra mature Cheddar.
Steamed French beans and mangetout smothered with butter.
Water to drink.
Skipped pud.
Four squares, Montezuma's Absolute Black 100% cocoa chocolate.
D: Seafood salad made with king prawns and brown shrimps, avocado, cucumber, baby plum tomatoes, mint, salad onions and Kalamata olives with home-made aioli for dipping and topped with roasted macadamia nuts.
Water to swallow tablets.
Yesterday:
B: Two poached eggs and scallops with flat-leaf parsley, asparagus spears smothered with butter, all seasoned with black pepper.
Water to swallow tablet.
Espresso.
L: Aperitif: dry white wine
Tuna steaks rolled in finely chopped celery and thyme, baked with sweet red peppers and aubergines, moistened with double cream and topped with extra mature Cheddar.
Steamed French beans and mangetout smothered with butter.
Water to drink.
Skipped pud.
Four squares, Montezuma's Absolute Black 100% cocoa chocolate.
D: Seafood salad made with king prawns and brown shrimps, avocado, cucumber, baby plum tomatoes, mint, salad onions and Kalamata olives with home-made aioli for dipping and topped with roasted macadamia nuts.
Water to swallow tablets.
LivingLightly
Expert
Evening all
Yesterday:
B: Two eggs scrambled in butter with a generous dollop of double cream, sautéed chestnut mushrooms and baby plum tomatoes, sprinkled with flat-leaf parsley and seasoned with a good grinding of black pepper.
Water to swallow tablet.
Espresso.
L: Aperitif: dry white wine
Baked whole sea bass, belly stuffed with sprigs of French tarragon and garlic, drizzled with olive oil.
Steamed asparagus spears smothered with butter.
A medley of baked broccoli, cauliflower, onions, and sweet red peppers.
Water to drink.
Skipped pud.
Four squares, Montezuma's Absolute Black 100% cocoa chocolate.
D: Salad made with anchovy fillets, eggs, avocado, lettuce, Padrón chillies, salad onions, lemon verbena and a touch of lemon juice, with a dollop of home-made aioli for dipping, topped with walnut halves.
Yesterday:
B: Two eggs scrambled in butter with a generous dollop of double cream, sautéed chestnut mushrooms and baby plum tomatoes, sprinkled with flat-leaf parsley and seasoned with a good grinding of black pepper.
Water to swallow tablet.
Espresso.
L: Aperitif: dry white wine
Baked whole sea bass, belly stuffed with sprigs of French tarragon and garlic, drizzled with olive oil.
Steamed asparagus spears smothered with butter.
A medley of baked broccoli, cauliflower, onions, and sweet red peppers.
Water to drink.
Skipped pud.
Four squares, Montezuma's Absolute Black 100% cocoa chocolate.
D: Salad made with anchovy fillets, eggs, avocado, lettuce, Padrón chillies, salad onions, lemon verbena and a touch of lemon juice, with a dollop of home-made aioli for dipping, topped with walnut halves.
LivingLightly
Expert
Evening all
Yesterday:
B: Two poached eggs topped with a knob of butter, four tiger prawns and avocado, seasoned with a good grinding of black pepper.
Water to swallow tablet.
Espresso.
L: Courgetti alla Carbonara made with chestnut mushrooms, eggs, double cream, Parmesan, nutmeg, butter and spiralised courgettes, finished with extra Parmesan and parsley.
Steamed French beans and mangetout smothered with butter.
Water to drink.
Skipped pud.
D: Seafood salad made with brown shrimps, mussels, lettuce, chicory, celery, baby plum tomatoes, salad onions, Kalamata olives and mint, with a dollop of home-made aioli for dipping, topped with toasted pistachios.
Water to swallow tablets.
Yesterday:
B: Two poached eggs topped with a knob of butter, four tiger prawns and avocado, seasoned with a good grinding of black pepper.
Water to swallow tablet.
Espresso.
L: Courgetti alla Carbonara made with chestnut mushrooms, eggs, double cream, Parmesan, nutmeg, butter and spiralised courgettes, finished with extra Parmesan and parsley.
Steamed French beans and mangetout smothered with butter.
Water to drink.
Skipped pud.
D: Seafood salad made with brown shrimps, mussels, lettuce, chicory, celery, baby plum tomatoes, salad onions, Kalamata olives and mint, with a dollop of home-made aioli for dipping, topped with toasted pistachios.
Water to swallow tablets.
LivingLightly
Expert
Evening all
Yesterday:
B: Two poached eggs with a knob of butter, slices of avocado, seasoned with black pepper and a wedge of Gorwydd Caerphilly.
Water to swallow tablet.
Espresso.
L: Salmon fillets baked with broccoli, mushrooms, double cream and lemon verbena.
Steamed French beans and mangetout smothered with butter.
Water to drink.
Skipped pud.
D Seafood salad using tiger prawns, brown shrimps, lettuce, baby plum tomatoes, Romano peppers, Kalamata olives, mint and salad onions, dressed with an olive oil, balsamic and garlic vinaigrette, topped with roasted macadamia nuts.
Water to swallow tablets.
Yesterday:
B: Two poached eggs with a knob of butter, slices of avocado, seasoned with black pepper and a wedge of Gorwydd Caerphilly.
Water to swallow tablet.
Espresso.
L: Salmon fillets baked with broccoli, mushrooms, double cream and lemon verbena.
Steamed French beans and mangetout smothered with butter.
Water to drink.
Skipped pud.
D Seafood salad using tiger prawns, brown shrimps, lettuce, baby plum tomatoes, Romano peppers, Kalamata olives, mint and salad onions, dressed with an olive oil, balsamic and garlic vinaigrette, topped with roasted macadamia nuts.
Water to swallow tablets.
LivingLightly
Expert
Evening all
Yesterday:
B: Two poached eggs topped with butter, four tiger prawns and slices of avocado, all seasoned with a good grinding of black pepper.
Water to swallow tablet.
Espresso.
L: Clams with king prawns in garlicky white wine sauce, sun-dried tomatoes, spinach, onion, double cream, rosemary, butter and parmesan
Steamed asparagus smothered with butter.
Garlic chestnut mushrooms.
Water to drink.
Skipped pud.
D: Seafood salad made with crab, brown shrimps, lettuce, apple peel, celery, baby plum tomatoes and mustard cress with a dollop of home-made aioli for dipping, topped with parsley and toasted almonds.
Water to swallow tablets.
Yesterday:
B: Two poached eggs topped with butter, four tiger prawns and slices of avocado, all seasoned with a good grinding of black pepper.
Water to swallow tablet.
Espresso.
L: Clams with king prawns in garlicky white wine sauce, sun-dried tomatoes, spinach, onion, double cream, rosemary, butter and parmesan
Steamed asparagus smothered with butter.
Garlic chestnut mushrooms.
Water to drink.
Skipped pud.
D: Seafood salad made with crab, brown shrimps, lettuce, apple peel, celery, baby plum tomatoes and mustard cress with a dollop of home-made aioli for dipping, topped with parsley and toasted almonds.
Water to swallow tablets.
LivingLightly
Expert
Evening all
Yesterday:
B: Two poached eggs topped with a knob of butter, slices of avocado and crevettes with a good grinding of black pepper.
Water to swallow tablets.
Espresso.
L: Walnut and mushroom nut roast made with onions, eggs and flax 'egg', garlic, stock and rosemary.
Steamed Brussels sprouts with toasted slivered almonds smothered with butter.
Carrots, onions and apple peel sautéed in butter.
Water to drink.
Skipped pud.
D: Seafood salad made with king prawns and mussels, lettuce, Romano peppers, celery, baby plum tomatoes, Kalamata olives, mint and salad onions, with a dollop of home-made aioli for dipping, topped with roasted macadamia nuts.
Water to swallow tablet.
Yesterday:
B: Two poached eggs topped with a knob of butter, slices of avocado and crevettes with a good grinding of black pepper.
Water to swallow tablets.
Espresso.
L: Walnut and mushroom nut roast made with onions, eggs and flax 'egg', garlic, stock and rosemary.
Steamed Brussels sprouts with toasted slivered almonds smothered with butter.
Carrots, onions and apple peel sautéed in butter.
Water to drink.
Skipped pud.
D: Seafood salad made with king prawns and mussels, lettuce, Romano peppers, celery, baby plum tomatoes, Kalamata olives, mint and salad onions, with a dollop of home-made aioli for dipping, topped with roasted macadamia nuts.
Water to swallow tablet.
LivingLightly
Expert
Evening all
Yesterday:
B: Two poached eggs with knob of butter, avocado, seasoned with black pepper and a wedge of Leckford washed-rind cheese.
Water to swallow tablet.
Double espresso.
L: Packed lunch made with leftover walnut and mushroom nut roast.
Chicory, Romano peppers, celery sticks and baby plum tomatoes with a dollop of home-made mayonnaise for dipping.
Almonds, hazelnuts and brazils.
Strawberries to round off lunch.
Water to drink.
S: Dry and sunny but a cold, penetrating wind, so knocked off early for a warm 'em up black filter coffee.
D: Smoked salmon and cream cheese salad made with lettuce, celery, baby plum tomatoes, salad onions and mustard cress, dressed with olive oil, thyme and a touch of lemon juice, topped with toasted pumpkin seeds.
Water to swallow tablets.
Yesterday:
B: Two poached eggs with knob of butter, avocado, seasoned with black pepper and a wedge of Leckford washed-rind cheese.
Water to swallow tablet.
Double espresso.
L: Packed lunch made with leftover walnut and mushroom nut roast.
Chicory, Romano peppers, celery sticks and baby plum tomatoes with a dollop of home-made mayonnaise for dipping.
Almonds, hazelnuts and brazils.
Strawberries to round off lunch.
Water to drink.
S: Dry and sunny but a cold, penetrating wind, so knocked off early for a warm 'em up black filter coffee.
D: Smoked salmon and cream cheese salad made with lettuce, celery, baby plum tomatoes, salad onions and mustard cress, dressed with olive oil, thyme and a touch of lemon juice, topped with toasted pumpkin seeds.
Water to swallow tablets.
I'm impressed at your diligence posting your food diary here the past 6 months @LivingLightly 
May I join you for today?
L: Red wine vinegar (1 tbsp) in a pint of water
* Hearty vegetable soup
* Easy lentil bolognese with brown rice
* Apple. Banana
D: Apple cider vinegar (1 tbsp) in a pint of water
* Kale, pepper, cucumber & tomato salad topped with spring onion, pickled onion and capers. And dressed with nooch and ground flaxseed, black pepper & nigella seed.
* Sticky chilli tempeh with brown rice
* Mix nuts. Blueberries, cherries & grapes. Satsuma
May I join you for today?
L: Red wine vinegar (1 tbsp) in a pint of water
* Hearty vegetable soup
* Easy lentil bolognese with brown rice
* Apple. Banana
D: Apple cider vinegar (1 tbsp) in a pint of water
* Kale, pepper, cucumber & tomato salad topped with spring onion, pickled onion and capers. And dressed with nooch and ground flaxseed, black pepper & nigella seed.
* Sticky chilli tempeh with brown rice
* Mix nuts. Blueberries, cherries & grapes. Satsuma
LivingLightly
Expert
Hello @Guilty. By all means join me. Welcome aboardI'm impressed at your diligence posting your food diary here the past 6 months @LivingLightly
May I join you for today?
L: Red wine vinegar (1 tbsp) in a pint of water
* Hearty vegetable soup
* Easy lentil bolognese with brown rice
* Apple. Banana
D: Apple cider vinegar (1 tbsp) in a pint of water
* Kale, pepper, cucumber & tomato salad topped with spring onion, pickled onion and capers. And dressed with nooch and ground flaxseed, black pepper & nigella seed.
* Sticky chilli tempeh with brown rice
* Mix nuts. Blueberries, cherries & grapes. Satsuma
LivingLightly
Expert
Evening all
Yesterday:
B: Two poached eggs and scallops with flat-leaf parsley, asparagus spears smothered with butter, all seasoned with a good grinding of black pepper.
Water to swallow tablet.
Espresso.
L: Aperitif: dry white wine
Tuna steaks rolled in finely chopped celery and thyme, baked with red and yellow sweet peppers and mushrooms, moistened with double cream and topped with extra mature Cheddar cheese.
Steamed French beans with a knob of butter.
Water to drink.
Skipped pud.
Four squares, Montezuma's Absolute Black 100% chocolate.
S: Tea with a dash of milk (gave me something hot to hold while OH tucked into refreshments, none of which were diabetic-friendly).
D: Seafood salad made with king prawns and brown shrimps, avocado, cucumber, baby plum tomatoes, mint, salad onions and Kalamata olives with home-made aioli for dipping and topped with roasted macadamia nuts.
Water to swallow tablets.
Yesterday:
B: Two poached eggs and scallops with flat-leaf parsley, asparagus spears smothered with butter, all seasoned with a good grinding of black pepper.
Water to swallow tablet.
Espresso.
L: Aperitif: dry white wine
Tuna steaks rolled in finely chopped celery and thyme, baked with red and yellow sweet peppers and mushrooms, moistened with double cream and topped with extra mature Cheddar cheese.
Steamed French beans with a knob of butter.
Water to drink.
Skipped pud.
Four squares, Montezuma's Absolute Black 100% chocolate.
S: Tea with a dash of milk (gave me something hot to hold while OH tucked into refreshments, none of which were diabetic-friendly).
D: Seafood salad made with king prawns and brown shrimps, avocado, cucumber, baby plum tomatoes, mint, salad onions and Kalamata olives with home-made aioli for dipping and topped with roasted macadamia nuts.
Water to swallow tablets.
Yesterday:
L: Strawberry vinegar (1 tbsp) in a pint of water
* Hearty vegetable soup
* Sticky chilli tempeh with brown rice
* Apple. Satsuma
D: Apple cider vinegar (1 tbsp) in a pint of water
* Italian leaf, kale, cucumber & tomato salad topped with spring onion and kimchee. And dressed with nooch and ground flaxseed, black pepper & nigella seed
* Red Thai.tempeh curry with rye grain
* Mix nuts. Blueberries, cherries & grapes
L: Strawberry vinegar (1 tbsp) in a pint of water
* Hearty vegetable soup
* Sticky chilli tempeh with brown rice
* Apple. Satsuma
D: Apple cider vinegar (1 tbsp) in a pint of water
* Italian leaf, kale, cucumber & tomato salad topped with spring onion and kimchee. And dressed with nooch and ground flaxseed, black pepper & nigella seed
* Red Thai.tempeh curry with rye grain
* Mix nuts. Blueberries, cherries & grapes
Today:
L: Malt vinegar (1 tbsp) in a pint of water
* Hearty vegetable soup
* Red Thai tempeh curry with rye grain
* Apple. Satsuma
D: Red wine vinegar (1 tbsp) in a pint of water
* Italian leaf, kale, cucumber & tomato salad topped with spring onion, pickled beetroot and green olives. And dressed with nooch and ground flaxseed, black pepper & nigella seed
* Mix bean salad in vinaigrette, carrot, broccoli, roast butternut squash & roast sweet potato with rye grain
* Mix nuts. Blueberries & cherries. Pear
L: Malt vinegar (1 tbsp) in a pint of water
* Hearty vegetable soup
* Red Thai tempeh curry with rye grain
* Apple. Satsuma
D: Red wine vinegar (1 tbsp) in a pint of water
* Italian leaf, kale, cucumber & tomato salad topped with spring onion, pickled beetroot and green olives. And dressed with nooch and ground flaxseed, black pepper & nigella seed
* Mix bean salad in vinaigrette, carrot, broccoli, roast butternut squash & roast sweet potato with rye grain
* Mix nuts. Blueberries & cherries. Pear
Gillianc23
Active Member
LivingLightly I think I should live in your house. Fab food.
LivingLightly
Expert
Hi @Gillianc23 Thanks for the compliment.
I'm always on the lookout for new, mouthwatering recipes and this forum provides lots of inspiration. It's important to enjoy our low-carb lifestyle, otherwise we'd never stick to it, would we?
LivingLightly
Expert
Evening all
Yesterday:
B: Two eggs scrambled in butter with a generous dollop of double cream, sautéed chestnut mushrooms and baby plum tomatoes, sprinkled with chopped, flat-leaf parsley and seasoned with a good grinding of black pepper.
Water to swallow tablet.
Espresso.
L: Aperitif: dry white wine
Baked whole sea bass, belly stuffed with sprigs of French tarragon and garlic, drizzled with olive oil.
Steamed asparagus spears smothered with butter.
A medley of baked broccoli, cauliflower, onions, and sweet red peppers.
Water to drink.
Skipped pud.
Four squares, Montezuma's Absolute Black 100% chocolate.
D: Salad made with anchovy fillets, eggs, avocado, lettuce, Padrón chillies, salad onions, lemon verbena and a touch of lemon juice, with a dollop of home-made aioli for dipping, topped with pecan halves.
Yesterday:
B: Two eggs scrambled in butter with a generous dollop of double cream, sautéed chestnut mushrooms and baby plum tomatoes, sprinkled with chopped, flat-leaf parsley and seasoned with a good grinding of black pepper.
Water to swallow tablet.
Espresso.
L: Aperitif: dry white wine
Baked whole sea bass, belly stuffed with sprigs of French tarragon and garlic, drizzled with olive oil.
Steamed asparagus spears smothered with butter.
A medley of baked broccoli, cauliflower, onions, and sweet red peppers.
Water to drink.
Skipped pud.
Four squares, Montezuma's Absolute Black 100% chocolate.
D: Salad made with anchovy fillets, eggs, avocado, lettuce, Padrón chillies, salad onions, lemon verbena and a touch of lemon juice, with a dollop of home-made aioli for dipping, topped with pecan halves.
Hi everyone, I’m Sue, been lurking for a while. Diagnosed May 2023 at 83 Hba1c, 2x500mg Metformin,July Hba1c 35, Nov Hba1c 33, 1xMetformin. Lost 2st. Very grateful for all the ideas,information and inspiration on these forums, now to keep it up! Love cooking
Yesterday
B Greek yog, few blueberries and raspberries, Keto granola
L HM mushroom soup. Spoonful hummous, rocket, avocado, tuna
D Savoury mince, mashed cauli and celeriac
Yesterday
B Greek yog, few blueberries and raspberries, Keto granola
L HM mushroom soup. Spoonful hummous, rocket, avocado, tuna
D Savoury mince, mashed cauli and celeriac
giddyupgo1973
Member
Today so far:
B : Huel Black shake, with 1/3rd pint of semi skimmed milk.
L : Baked chicken breast (with this dry rub : https://www.simplyrecipes.com/recipes/the_best_dry_rub_for_chicken/), 2 slices Gouda, 6 x cherry tomatoes. followed with a Warrior Peanut butter crunch bar. 330 ml diet coke.
D: planned for slow cooked Pork Leg with halloumi fries, and followed up with 150g of greek yoghurt with a tablespoon of Bulk Peanut butter
Same meal as i had yesterday and Glucose stayed within 4-6.5 mm/ol all day.
B : Huel Black shake, with 1/3rd pint of semi skimmed milk.
L : Baked chicken breast (with this dry rub : https://www.simplyrecipes.com/recipes/the_best_dry_rub_for_chicken/), 2 slices Gouda, 6 x cherry tomatoes. followed with a Warrior Peanut butter crunch bar. 330 ml diet coke.
D: planned for slow cooked Pork Leg with halloumi fries, and followed up with 150g of greek yoghurt with a tablespoon of Bulk Peanut butter
Same meal as i had yesterday and Glucose stayed within 4-6.5 mm/ol all day.
Today:
L: Apple cider vinegar (1 tbsp) in a pint of water
* Hearty vegetable soup
* Red Thai tempeh curry with rye grain
* Apple. Satsuma
D: Red wine vinegar (1 tbsp) in a pint of water
* Avocado, Italian leaf, kale, cucumber & tomato salad topped with spring onion. And dressed with nooch and ground flaxseed, black pepper & nigella seed
* Mix bean salad in vinaigrette, carrot, broccoli, roast butternut squash & roast sweet potato
* Mix nuts. Blueberries. Pear
L: Apple cider vinegar (1 tbsp) in a pint of water
* Hearty vegetable soup
* Red Thai tempeh curry with rye grain
* Apple. Satsuma
D: Red wine vinegar (1 tbsp) in a pint of water
* Avocado, Italian leaf, kale, cucumber & tomato salad topped with spring onion. And dressed with nooch and ground flaxseed, black pepper & nigella seed
* Mix bean salad in vinaigrette, carrot, broccoli, roast butternut squash & roast sweet potato
* Mix nuts. Blueberries. Pear
