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Type 2s: What have you eaten today?

I expect some on this thread welcome the Fuel breakfast shake @MrPeaky if they rush to work first thing with limited time for breakfast preparation.

We know one user recommends the Huel range. I've never used either brand, so can't comment on how these meal replacement products compare carbohydrate wise.
 
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Evening all

Yesterday:

B: Two poached eggs topped with a knob of butter, avocado and crevettes, all seasoned with black pepper.
Water to swallow tablet.
Double espresso.

L: Courgetti alla carbonara made with chestnut mushrooms, eggs, double cream, Parmesan cheese, nutmeg, butter and spiralised courgettes, topped with extra Parmesan and flat-leaf parsley.
Steamed French beans and mangetout smothered with butter.
Water to drink.
Skipped pud.

D: Seafood salad made with brown shrimps, mussels, shredded red cabbage, apple peel, celery, thyme and baby plum tomatoes with a dollop of aioli for dipping, topped with roasted macadamia nuts.
Water to wash down tablets.
 
LivingLightly said:
I expect some on this thread welcome the Fuel breakfast shake @MrPeaky if they rush to work first thing with limited time for breakfast preparation.

We know one user recommends the Huel range. I've never used either brand, so can't comment on how these meal replacement products compare carbohydrate wise.
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I use them when I am going hit that big morning session as circa 20g Carbs for a small drink with only 15 G protein.
Compared to do a double scoop of isolate which would be 2.8g (+18 if I use milk)

Nice enough and take the edge of the hunger.
 
Evening all

Yesterday:

B: Two poached eggs smothered with butter and avocado seasoned with black pepper plus a wedge of Époisses washed-rind cheese.
Water to swallow tablet.
Espresso

L: Wild Alaskan salmon baked with calabrese broccoli, chestnut mushrooms, double cream and lemon verbena.
Steamed French beans and mangetout topped with a knob of butter.
Water to drink.
Skipped pud.

D: Seafood salad using tiger prawns, brown shrimps, rocket, baby plum tomatoes, celery, Romano peppers, cucumber, Nocellara olives and salad onions, dressed with an olive oil, balsamic , thyme and garlic vinaigrette, topped with toasted pistachios.
Water to wash down tablets.
 
I guess something I ate cut my mouth again. No clue how it happens. Guess it's back to liquids again.
Today was a slow cooker ground beef, canned peas, canned vegetables soup, and spice mix.
Bad idea again!
 
MrPeaky said:
They do but they don't all get eaten not my fav veg but on offer the last few weeks ha!
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Clearly you're not a fan @MrPeaky, but aubergine (also known as eggplant, brinjal, or baigan) is more diabetc friendly than some of its relatives.

I enjoy it because the spongy texture readily absorbs whatever flavourings it's cooked with and that transforms the flavour

In addition to the classics like aubergine parmigiana, imam bayıldı and brinjal bhaji, I like to use aubergine in place of potato in soups, stews, casseroles.
 
Evening all

Yesterday:

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

L: Courgetti alla puttanesca made with anchovies, Kalamata olives, capers, canned tomatoes, garlic, olive oil, butter, flat leaf parsley and spiralised courgettes.
Braised cavolo nero with garlic and toasted almonds.
Steamed asparagus spears smothered with butter.
Skipped pud.
Water to drink.

D: Seafood salad made with brown shrimps and mussels, rocket, Romano peppers, celery, baby plum tomatoes, Halkidiki olives and salad onions, with a dollop of home-made aioli for dipping, topped with pecan halves.
Water to swallow tablets.
 
cdpm said:
I guess something I ate cut my mouth again. No clue how it happens. Guess it's back to liquids again.
Today was a slow cooker ground beef, canned peas, canned vegetables soup, and spice mix.
Bad idea again!
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How unlucky! That must be disheartening @cdpm.

That said, if you can hang in there and keep to a low ... ish carb lifestyle then, barring illness or injury, your blood glucose levels should steadily improve. That takes time, as I think you realise. It's not something that can be achieved overnight. Slow and steady wins the race.
 
Evening all

Yesterday:

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

L: Walnut and mushroom roast made with onions, eggs and flax 'egg', (customry breadcrumbs omitted) garlic, vegetable stock and rosemary.
Vegetarian gravy using vegetable stock, herbs and garlic
Steamed purple sprouting broccoli smothered with butter.
Carrots cut on the diagonal, slices of onion and apple peel sautéed in butter.
Water to drink.
Skipped pud.

D: Seafood salad made with mussels and brown shrimps, lettuce, Romano peppers, celery, baby plum tomatoes, Kalamata olives, fennel fronds and salad onions, with a dollop of home-made aioli for dipping, topped with roasted macadamia nuts..
Water to wash down tablets.
 
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Evening all

Yesterday:

B: Two poached eggs with a knob of butter and avocado, seasoned with black pepper plus a wedge of Teifi (pronounced Tavey).
Water to swallow tablet.
Double espresso.

L: Packed lunch made with leftover walnut and mushroom roast.
Celery sticks and baby plum tomatoes with chicory boats for scooping and a dollop of home-made mayonnaise for dipping.
Prawns and brown shrimps.
Almonds, hazelnuts and brazils.
Water to drink.

D: Smoked salmon and cream cheese salad made with lettuce, celery, baby plum tomatoes, salad onions, Halkidiki olives and Romano peppers, dressed with olive oil, lemon verbena and a touch of lemon juice, topped with pecan halves.
Water to wash down tablets.
 
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