Type 2s: What have you eaten today?

[LivingLightly]

Is there a way I can do that idk how to use forums very well

A food diary was my suggestion when you decided to give ADF a try @cdpm.

Regardless of whether you continue with ADF, by posting what you've eaten on this thread, you'll build a daily record for future reference.

 

[LivingLightly]

Evening all

Tuesday:

B: Two poached eggs with a knob of butter and avocado, seasoned with a good grinding of black pepper.
A wedge of Époisses.
Water to swallow tablet.
Espresso.

L: Sockeye salmon fillets baked with calabrese, chestnut mushrooms, double cream and lemon verbena.
Steamed carrot batons and runner beans smothered with butter.
Water to drink.
Skipped pud.

D Seafood salad using tiger prawns, brown shrimps, lettuce, vine tomatoes, celery, Romano peppers, Kalamata olives and salad onions, dressed with an olive oil, balsamic and garlic vinaigrette, topped with roasted macadamia nuts.
Water to wash down tablets.

 

[cdpm]

Nothing for a few days
Spent it on test transportation

 

[Gezzabelle]

Nothing for a few days
Spent it on test transportation

So sorry to hear. I have seen your recent posts and you are clearly going through absolute hell. I have no words that can change that but know that I hope and pray that things get better for you really soon ... hang in there ... big hugs

 

[LivingLightly]

Nothing for a few days
Spent it on test transportation

Commiserations @cdpm. Please know we're rooting for you.

Please make sure you have plenty to drink. You can't beat water out of the tap IMO, but almost any sugar-free beverage will do.

 

[LivingLightly]

Evening all

Wednesday:

B: Two poached eggs topped with a knob of butter, avocado and four tiger prawns seasoned with a good grinding of black pepper.
Water to swallow tablet.
Espresso.

L: Mushroom stroganoff made with chestnut mushrooms, dried porcini mushrooms, onions, vegetable stock, white miso paste, tomato purée, paprika, garlic, olive oil, butter, flat-leaf parsley and soured cream.
Cauliflower rice with toasted cashews and peas.
Steamed French beans and carrot batons with toasted almonds.
Skipped pud.
Water to drink.

D: Seafood salad made with crab and brown shrimps, lettuce, Romano peppers, celery, vine tomatoes, Kalamata olives, mint and salad onions, dressed with an olive oil, balsamic and garlic vinaigrette, topped with pistachios.
Water to wash down tablets.

 

[Boodicca]

Evening all

Today
B: Two poached eggs with a knob of butter and avocado, with a good grinding of black pepper.
A wedge of Gorwydd Caerphilly.
Water to swallow tablet.
Espresso.

L: Prawns in white wine sauce with sun-dried tomatoes, spinach, leeks, double cream, rosemary, butter and parmesan cheese.
Steamed runner beans smothered with butter.
Garlic woodland mushrooms.
Water to drink.
Skipped pud.

D Seafood salad using crab, brown shrimps, lettuce, vine tomatoes, chicory, Romano peppers, Kalamata olives and salad onions, dressed with an olive oil, mint, balsamic and garlic vinaigrette, topped with toasted sunflower hearts and pumpkin seeds.
Water to wash down tablets.

I really enjoy your daily menu, I'm living my healthy life vicariously through you!

 

[LivingLightly]

I really enjoy your daily menu, I'm living my healthy life vicariously through you!

Wow! Thanks for the compliment @Boodicca.

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]

Evening all

Thursday, we were treated to several hours of glorious warm sunshine here in London, without the high humidity that accompanied previous hot spells this year.


B: Poached eggs topped with a knob of butter, avocado and crevettes, with a good grinding of black pepper.
Water to swallow tablets.
Espresso.

L: Ceviche made first thing using lemon sole fillets cured with lemon juice, zest and salad onions, then combined with garden tomatoes, Padron chillies, cucumber, Kalamata and Halkidiki olives, chopped coriander and olive oil. Salad made with lamb's lettuce, tomatoes, radishes, Romano peppers and salad onions, dressed with an olive oil, basil, garlic and balsamic vinaigrette, topped with toasted almonds.
Raspberries with Greek full-fat yoghurt.
Water to drink.

D: Seafood salad made with king prawns, mussels, lettuce, sweet cicely, vine tomatoes, celery and salad onions dressed with home-made mayonnaise, using egg, avocado oil, white wine vinegar, parsley, garlic powder and seasonings, scattered with toasted sunflower and pumpkin seeds.
Water to wash down tablets.

 

[Kriscovid]

Hi all, I was told yesterday I am type 2 and have been for a while probably as kidneys have some damage ,as it’s new was not sure what to eat ,I had a banana, two crumpets, a cheese sandwich a apple and chrisps, and 3dry biscuits just now as quite hungry, hope I can get ideas of food on this site

 

[LivingLightly]

Hi all, I was told yesterday I am type 2 and have been for a while probably as kidneys have some damage ,as it’s new was not sure what to eat ,I had a banana, two crumpets, a cheese sandwich a apple and chrisps, and 3dry biscuits just now as quite hungry, hope I can get ideas of food on this site

Greetings @Kriscovid. Welcome to our forum and this thread for type 2 diabetic foodies.
We're pleased you could join us.

 

[Gezzabelle]

Todays food will be ....
Breakfast :- LC toast and coffee
Lunch :- Bacon and avocado ..... have to say that the avocados from Iceland are superb!
Dinner :- Chicken breast with cheesey mushrooms
A sugar free jelly if needed
Snacks :- a few cashew nuts

 

[LivingLightly]

Todays food will be ....
Breakfast :- LC toast and coffee
Lunch :- Bacon and avocado ..... have to say that the avocados from Iceland are superb!
Dinner :- Chicken breast with cheesey mushrooms
A sugar free jelly if needed
Snacks :- a few cashew nuts

LOL I read your message first time round as Iceland the country @Gezzabelle. Silly me. Most avocados are imported from Peru, Mexico and other parts of Central America during our Winter. In Summer some come from Spain.

Thank you for the tip which of course refers to Iceland the supermarket!

 

[LivingLightly]

LOL I read your message first time round as Iceland the country @Gezzabelle. Silly me. Most avocados are imported from Peru, Mexico and other parts of Central America during our Winter. In Summer some come from Spain.

Thank you for the tip which of course refers to Iceland the supermarket!

I've come unstuck with avocados labelled "perfectly ripe and ready to eat." At best the flavour was disappointing.

I find it's safer to buy avocados when they're still rock hard, store them at room temperature for 3-4 days (depending on their best before date) and enjoy! Then, in the unlikely event they're not eaten right away, refrigerate until needed.

 

[LivingLightly]

Evening all


Friday:

Glorious weather here; warm sunshine, but puffs of fair weather cumulus cloud and a gentle breeze meant it was never uncomfortably hot.

B: Two poached eggs with a knob of butter and avocado seasoned with a good grinding of black pepper.
A wedge of Teifi (unpasteurised cow's milk cheese from Wales).
Water to swallow tablet.
Double espresso.

L: Packed lunch made with leftover ceviche.
Lettuce cups, Romano peppers, celery sticks and garden toms with a dollop of home-made mayonnaise for dipping.
Almonds and hazelnuts.
Water to drink.
Wild blackberries foraged on the hoof to round off lunch.

Mid-afternoon: black filter coffee

D: Smoked salmon and cream cheese salad made with sweet cicely, vine tomatoes, lemon verbena, Kalamata olives and mustard cress, dressed with olive oil and a touch of lemon juice, topped with toasted pine nuts.
Water to wash down tablets.

 

[Gezzabelle]

LOL I read your message first time round as Iceland the country @Gezzabelle. Silly me. Most avocados are imported from Peru, Mexico and other parts of Central America during our Winter. In Summer some come from Spain.

Thank you for the tip which of course refers to Iceland the supermarket!

That made me giggle .... so sorry for the confusion

 

[LivingLightly]

Evening all

Saturday:

B: Two poached eggs and two scallops topped with chopped, flat-leaf parsley and asparagus spears with a generous knob of 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 sage, baked with red bell peppers and aubergines, moistened with double cream and topped with grated Cheddar cheese.
Steamed runner beans smothered with butter.
Salad using Romano peppers, chicory, sweet cicely, vine tomatoes, salad onions and Kalamata olives, dressed with an olive oil, garlic and balsamic vinaigrette and topped with roasted macadamia nuts.
Water to drink.
Skipped pud.
Two squares, Montezuma's Absolute Black 100% chocolate.

D: Seafood salad made with tiger prawns and mussels, rocket, avocado, cucumber, salad burnet, garden tomatoes, salad onions and Halkidiki olives with home-made aioli for dipping, topped with toasted pistachios.
Water to wash down tablets.

 

[LivingLightly]

That made me giggle .... so sorry for the confusion

No worries @Gezzabelle. It gave us a giggle.

 

[LivingLightly]

Evening all

Sunday:

B: Two eggs scrambled in butter with a generous dollop of double cream, sautéed chestnut mushrooms and a vine tomato, all seasoned with a good grinding of black pepper.
Water to swallow tablet.
Espresso.

L: Aperitif: dry white wine.
Whole sea bass baked en papillote, belly stuffed with sprigs of French tarragon and garlic, drizzled with olive oil.
Steamed asparagus spears smothered with butter.
A medley of baked calabrese, cauliflower, onions, garlic and sweet red peppers.
Water to drink.
Skipped pud.
Two squares, Montezuma's Absolute Black 100% cocoa chocolate.

D: Salad made with anchovy fillets, quail's 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.

 

[Gezzabelle]

Breakfast :- LC toast & coffee
Lunch :- Poached egg on LC toast & coffee
Dinner :- Chicken breast, avocado and tomato ---
A little sugar free jelly and cream
Snacks :- a few cashews if needed