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What have you eaten today? (Low carb forum)

Sunday 18 June bed 8.2 FBG 7.7 Guess the 2nd 00 lager took its toll!

B. 2 slices of SRSLY toast with Ploughman's Pate. Benecol dairy free and TAG.

L. A bit of crustless quiche

D. Usual campari and soda. Mussels in white wine and garlic. CC little chocolate pot with raspberries.

Finally got to the Fort today. Picked up eldest's new black shirt to wear with his suit at the Summer Dance thing. Also added in new shoes, summer sun hat, short sleeved shirt, plus things for little brother. He was recovering and wanting cookies & milk. He was less than happy being told that "real" food comes first. The eldest at least has stopped grizzling! We are actually going to try again next week to have a nice family meal out. It's within days of DIL's birthday, Hubby's birthday, and our 48th wedding anniversary (if I recall correctly, @shelley262 is close to anniversary too?)
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DJC3 said:
Welcome! Your food sounds great. I tried sprouting broccoli seeds a while back but had no success at all. What’s your method?
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Thank you @DJC3. I've not yet sprouted broccoli and other seeds, but I will be having a go.

I weigh out 50g of mung beans (can be more or less), and give them a good wash by running the cold tap through them in a sieve. I then soak the beans in warm water for just over 6 hours.

Meanwhile I cut the neck off a '2lt empty water bottle' and punch several holes in the bottom. When the beans have had their time soaking (you'll see they've already started to grow) place them in the water bottle and run water through the beans, the water will drain through the holes in the bottom of the bottle. Put some form of lid directly on top of the beans (I've got a silicone dish that fits snuggly), it can be wetted muslin. At least 3 times a day I rinse the beans by running tap water through the bottle, when drained the bottle sits in a dish to catch any residue water, lid popped back on, and placed in a dark cupboard, it takes seconds. I've made room in the cupboard next to the one under the sink where it's handy for the cold tap. In 5 days the beansprouts should be ready. It sounds a bit of a faff, but it's not really, it's worth it because they're much tastier and crisp than the shop bought ones. I've read they're really good or you.

Amazon have got salad crispers with drainers, I think I will invest in one or two of the smaller ones now I know the process works, it'll cut out the need of the bottle.
 
JenniferM55 said:
Thank you @DJC3. I've not yet sprouted broccoli and other seeds, but I will be having a go.

I weigh out 50g of mung beans (can be more or less), and give them a good wash by running the cold tap through them in a sieve. I then soak the beans in warm water for just over 6 hours.

Meanwhile I cut the neck off a '2lt empty water bottle' and punch several holes in the bottom. When the beans have had their time soaking (you'll see they've already started to grow) place them in the water bottle and run water through the beans, the water will drain through the holes in the bottom of the bottle. Put some form of lid directly on top of the beans (I've got a silicone dish that fits snuggly), it can be wetted muslin. At least 3 times a day I rinse the beans by running tap water through the bottle, when drained the bottle sits in a dish to catch any residue water, lid popped back on, and placed in a dark cupboard, it takes seconds. I've made room in the cupboard next to the one under the sink where it's handy for the cold tap. In 5 days the beansprouts should be ready. It sounds a bit of a faff, but it's not really, it's worth it because they're much tastier and crisp than the shop bought ones. I've read they're really good or you.

Amazon have got salad crispers with drainers, I think I will invest in one or two of the smaller ones now I know the process works, it'll cut out the need of the bottle.
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I have had a couple of different seed sprouters and no success at all with them. I'm going to try to get hold of a plastic bottle and try it your way. Not that I use bean sprouts myself; I don't get on with them. My son, Neil, does buy them from the supermarket but they aren't very crisp by the time he gets them.
 
LivingLightly said:
Evening all

French tarragon is not fully hardy and its seeds are sterile, so when my plants didn't make it through the Winter, I ordered replacements. Our supplier slipped up and sent lemon verbena, a herb I'd never grown. What a happy accident! I've already harvested a few leaves for salads and it was an instant hit with family. Worked well in today's lunch too.

B: Two eggs scrambled in butter with a generous dollop of double cream, sautéed chestnut mushrooms and a tomato, garnished with chopped flat-leaf parsley and seasoned with one or two grindings of black pepper.
Water to swallow tablets.
Espresso.

L: Baked whole sea bass, belly stuffed with lemon verbena and garlic, drizzled with olive oil and accompanied by asparagus spears with butter and a medley of broccoli, leeks, and red peppers with garlic.
Low carb pud made with milled flax seeds, home made granola, unsweetened almond milk and cream.
Water to drink.

D: Blue Stilton salad made with lettuce, Romano peppers, celery, salad onions, cherry tomatoes and black olives, dressed with homemade mayonnaise with garlic and mint for dipping, scattered with pecan halves and macadamia nuts roasted in butter
Water to swallow tablets.
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All your meals sound super healthy and delicious :)
 
maglil55 said:
Sunday 18 June bed 8.2 FBG 7.7 Guess the 2nd 00 lager took its toll!

B. 2 slices of SRSLY toast with Ploughman's Pate. Benecol dairy free and TAG.

L. A bit of crustless quiche

D. Usual campari and soda. Mussels in white wine and garlic. CC little chocolate pot with raspberries.

Finally got to the Fort today. Picked up eldest's new black shirt to wear with his suit at the Summer Dance thing. Also added in new shoes, summer sun hat, short sleeved shirt, plus things for little brother. He was recovering and wanting cookies & milk. He was less than happy being told that "real" food comes first. The eldest at least has stopped grizzling! We are actually going to try again next week to have a nice family meal out. It's within days of DIL's birthday, Hubby's birthday, and our 48th wedding anniversary (if I recall correctly, @shelley262 is close to anniversary too?)
We're either mad or eternally hopeful! View attachment 61512
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Hope you manage a good meal out to celebrate and Happy 48th Anniversary next week! Yes you are right it is our 48th this year too but not until mid July we will be celebrating on our Norwegian cruise - can't believe only 2 more years until our Gold one, makes me feel old!! I remember OHs parents Golden wedding Anniversary and I thought they were old! So I must definitley wear rose tinted glasses now, as I really dont feel that old myself.
Food wise today had
Breakfast Kefir with shelled hemp seeds
lunch half a LC roll with ham and tomatoe plus a couple of garden strawberries with yoghurt
Planning salads, LC roti and pulled pork for dinner later.
 
Left over cauli cheese made into soup for breakfast. Only had half a bowl - that was enough as it was quite filling.
2nd meal will be pork sausages with cabbage. They aren't particularly low carb but the best available locally.

BG is still high today - it started out at 10.9 (11.5 before insulin and breakfast) but when it reached 15.3 I decided I'd better take a correction dose. About 3/4 hour ago I took 20u insulin and it has come down to 12.9. Now I'll need to keep an eye on it to make sure it doesn't drop too far. Ah, the joys...
 
JenniferM55 said:
Thank you @DJC3. I've not yet sprouted broccoli and other seeds, but I will be having a go.

I weigh out 50g of mung beans (can be more or less), and give them a good wash by running the cold tap through them in a sieve. I then soak the beans in warm water for just over 6 hours.

Meanwhile I cut the neck off a '2lt empty water bottle' and punch several holes in the bottom. When the beans have had their time soaking (you'll see they've already started to grow) place them in the water bottle and run water through the beans, the water will drain through the holes in the bottom of the bottle. Put some form of lid directly on top of the beans (I've got a silicone dish that fits snuggly), it can be wetted muslin. At least 3 times a day I rinse the beans by running tap water through the bottle, when drained the bottle sits in a dish to catch any residue water, lid popped back on, and placed in a dark cupboard, it takes seconds. I've made room in the cupboard next to the one under the sink where it's handy for the cold tap. In 5 days the beansprouts should be ready. It sounds a bit of a faff, but it's not really, it's worth it because they're much tastier and crisp than the shop bought ones. I've read they're really good or you.

Amazon have got salad crispers with drainers, I think I will invest in one or two of the smaller ones now I know the process works, it'll cut out the need of the bottle.
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I‘ve used a piece of cheesecloth fastened over the top of a glass jar. I do the same initial soak the seeds overnight, then two or three times daily rinse with fresh water and then invert over a plate or bowl to drain. Ive got a perforated plastic lid made specifically for mason jars. I bought those on Amazon. I agree, well worth the “faff”
 
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JenniferM55 said:
Thank you @DJC3. I've not yet sprouted broccoli and other seeds, but I will be having a go.

I weigh out 50g of mung beans (can be more or less), and give them a good wash by running the cold tap through them in a sieve. I then soak the beans in warm water for just over 6 hours.

Meanwhile I cut the neck off a '2lt empty water bottle' and punch several holes in the bottom. When the beans have had their time soaking (you'll see they've already started to grow) place them in the water bottle and run water through the beans, the water will drain through the holes in the bottom of the bottle. Put some form of lid directly on top of the beans (I've got a silicone dish that fits snuggly), it can be wetted muslin. At least 3 times a day I rinse the beans by running tap water through the bottle, when drained the bottle sits in a dish to catch any residue water, lid popped back on, and placed in a dark cupboard, it takes seconds. I've made room in the cupboard next to the one under the sink where it's handy for the cold tap. In 5 days the beansprouts should be ready. It sounds a bit of a faff, but it's not really, it's worth it because they're much tastier and crisp than the shop bought ones. I've read they're really good or you.

Amazon have got salad crispers with drainers, I think I will invest in one or two of the smaller ones now I know the process works, it'll cut out the need of the bottle.
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Thank you, and @MommaE I will try again in a couple of weeks ( I’m away next week) I like the idea of punching holes in an old bottle, not buying more expensive equipment. Sprouted seeds are meant to be a powerhouse of nutrients aren’t they? plus I like the taste and the crunch.
Now I just need to save your posts and remember where I saved them!
 
DJC3 said:
Thank you, and @MommaE I will try again in a couple of weeks ( I’m away next week) I like the idea of punching holes in an old bottle, not buying more expensive equipment. Sprouted seeds are meant to be a powerhouse of nutrients aren’t they? plus I like the taste and the crunch.
Now I just need to save your posts and remember where I saved them!
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Yes, I particularly like to do it in wintertime when it is just too cold to have anything growing in my garden.
 
Had a smoked mackerel fillet with butter at about 11am, later in the afternoon had 30g of almonds.

For dinner I thought I'd have egg mayonnaise: 2 eggs, homemade mayo with diced ham tossed in. After preparing it, I didn't really fancy eating it, eggs can do that to me, so I only ate half. Feeling a bit miffed as I cooked OH 2 pork chops (pork isn't friendly to me) and Jersey Royals.... food he likes but food I can't take. I'll wait till later to have some Greek yoghurt.

Carbs coming in under 10g, 7.9g to be relatively precise.
 
Missed a couple of days posting .....Friday FGB was a bit of a whooper with a straight 9
Friday breakfast slice of toast with some beans not the best start but really fancied them with coffee it came in at 48 carbs .
Redeemed myself somewhat with tuna salad for lunch with black olives and small wholemeal roll.(25 carbs )
Snack mid afternoon mixture of cheeses and some almonds and a small apple 14 carbs .
Chicken thighs for evening meal with more salad and mayo . Carbs in total for the day around the 90 mark .

Saturday FBG was slightly better with 8.5
Breakfast ( Saturday ) was boiled egg wholemeal toast ( butter ) herbal tea .(30) carbs
Lunch chicken salad apple ( 14 carbs )
Evening meal was bacon fried egg wholemeal roll .( 25 carbs )
total about 70 carbs .

FBG Sunday morning 8 so improving .
Breakfast Sunday 2 rashers of bacon dab of sauce 1 fried egg in olive oil and usual wholemeal roll and coffee( 30 ) carbs .
Lunch ham salad mayo and green peppers ( roughly 20 carbs )
Evening meal was smoked roast gammon ( sorry pigs 3 lots of pork in one day ) 2 small new potatoes garlic mushrooms . ( 20 carbs ) total roughly 70 carbs in total .
 
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Glad things are looking a little better today @maglil55 I do hope you can all get out to celebrate next week.
@shelley262 I know yours will be a particularly special occasion.
Todays food:
B- 2 eggs fried in butter, topped with grated cheese and hot sauce.
L- open sandwich made with an Edam Crisp topped with roast beef and Waitrose garlic&dill sauerkraut. Yoghurt, seeds and frozen blueberries to follow.
Snack- Inexplicably a chopped and airfried slice of belly pork. Don’t know what made me do it, but it was really nice.
D- more cold beef with kimchi and the rest of yesterdays parmesan cabbage. Served cold with extra parmesan, garlic powder and mustard so it made a nice sort of coleslaw. 1 glass red. Couple of oat cookies I made ages ago. They tasted fine, I’d forgotten about them.
 
mojo37 said:
All your meals sound super healthy and delicious :)
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Wow! Thanks for the compliment.

The way I look at it, making a pud that the whole family will rave about is not too difficult, but may not be of much value to them healthwise and will likely be very bad for diabetics. To make mouth-watering, savoury dishes OTOH that are both nutritious and delicious, is a challenge; one which is well worth working on.

I'm always on the lookout for new, diabetic-friendly recipes and this thread provides lots of inspiration. It's important to enjoy our low-carb lifestyle, otherwise we'd never stick to it, would we?
 
Monday 19 June - bed 7.4 FBG 7.9. @shelley262- I thought I'd got that right. We're on 27 June, and DIL is the same day (and year). Hubby is 2 July. 24 June is close enough! Like you, I'm very conscious of the impending 50 years, and I certainly don't feel old at all. Currently, I'll be happy to get through Saturday without anyone feeling ill, tired, or grizzly! @DJC3 - I braved the energetic Aqua class again today (after shifting furniture yesterday). There was no reaction so far, but it was Tuesday that was bad last week.

B. TAG and a bit crustless quiche.

L. After getting eldest to school, the younger one is still not 100%, got my bag, and off to Aqua. Quick trip to Next to pick up another parcel for grandson, got his lunch, back to school after lunch, the chiropodist, back to collect eldest! Somewhere in the midst of that, I had 2 slices of SRSLY toast with Ploughman's Pate and Benecol dairy free.

D. Once grandson returned home...Cajun chicken breast, lettuce,tomatoes, mayo and tandoori halloumi bites. You may recall the spicy halloumi chips I had a few weeks ago? Same firm, but Tandoori bites this time. CC little chocolate pot. Moretti Zero. 20230619_184809.jpg
 
Today:

B: Two poached eggs topped with a knob of butter, slices of avocado and tiger prawns, all seasoned with black pepper.
Water to swallow tablets.
Espresso.

L: Baked halloumi and sweet peppers, a small portion of hummus and salad using cucumber, salad burnet, rocket, salad onions, raspberries, strawberry halves and mint, dressed with olive oil, garlic, a squeeze of lemon juice and topped with toasted sesame seeds.
Skipped pud.
Water to drink.

D: Seafood salad made with crevettes and mussels, lettuce, fennel fronds, tomatoes, celery, salad onions and mustard cress, with a dollop of aioli for dipping, topped with parsley and toasted pistachios.
Water to swallow tablets.
 
Today FBG 7.7
Breakfast was 2 rashers of back bacon dab of sauce 1 egg fried in olive oil and mushrooms the same . Wholemeal roll with butter and a coffee . ( carbs 30 )
Lunch gammon from yesterday with large salad mayo and some cottage cheese ( and yes another wholemeal roll with butter ( 24 carbs ) .
A small apple and some blue stilton as a snack mid afternoon .( 14 carbs )
Evening just settled for a tuna sandwich ( yes I know more bread ! ) couldn't be bothered to cook ( 30 carbs )
Rough total of carbs for the day was 98 .
 
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