Low carbs and the learning zone

[helli]

Each to their own. I love chickpeas - falafels, hummus, chana masala, etc, etc Very yummy. I like to include pulses in my meals most days for their health benefits. Hungry now!

Did you forget espinacas con garbanzos (Spanish spinach and chick pea stew) and crispy roasted chickpeas?
I'm with you, chickpeas are a fantastic, versatile ingredient.
And I'm feeling hungry now.

(On the other hand, although my Mum is a great cook, I never enjoyed her stews (apart from the dumplings) maybe it was the turnip and swede but I always put it down to the pearl barley. I guess it was a cheap ingredient to bulk up the dish.)

 

[Inka]

I did indeed forget those So hungry now!

I prefer cooked barley in salads but it’s ok in soups if there’s nothing else available. Plenty of nicer grains although so I rarely choose it.

 

[Eddy Edson]

I pick edamame over chickpeas - a bit better nutrition, and way more convenient: buy 'em frozen, thaw, eat. Anyway, they win for a weirdo eater like me who prefers things raw 🙂

 

[everydayupsanddowns]

I was told different people digest chickpeas (and some other pulses) differently.
Some of us "pass them straight through" so they don't affect our BG whereas others digest them more and it has a greater impact.

I believe on the carb counting carbs for Type 1 recommend not to count them in carb counts.

Yes that’s right. I know some HCPs who get quite worried about T1s allowing full count for pulses. Something to do with amylase or amylopectin or something technical - I’ve got a bookmark from years ago!

I tend to find that 50% count for pulses is about right for me generally 🙂

 

[Drummer]

I count all legumes at 200%.
You have to test to see how you deal with them.

 

[Kaylz]

I count all legumes at 200%.
You have to test to see how you deal with them.

🙄 You aren't taking insulin to cover them though which is the point Mike was trying to make and the % he found right for coverage for him

 

[Drummer]

🙄 You aren't taking insulin to cover them though which is the point Mike was trying to make and the % he found right for coverage for him

But I am still counting carbs, and the point is that is the % I found right for me.

 

[Kaylz]

But I am still counting carbs, and the point is that is the % I found right for me.

but the subject you were getting into had moved to Type 1 perspective and what we may have to do with insulin dosing it was no longer just involving carb counting

 

[MrDaibetes]

Hey everyone can we keep this on topic about the low carb menu meal planner on learning zone, it seems to have been going a bit off topic thanks.