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Humus/Red Pepper Dips?

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pjgtech

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So I'm trying to build myself a list of things to eat (after my current ongoing diet) that will be healthy and T2D compatible.
I quite like veg/salad and wondered what sort of dips would be reasonably healthy?
In the past I've had Humus and Red Pepper dips, would these be ok?
I usually dip sliced carrot sticks, celery, cucumber, red/green peppers, onions, etc.
I'm still waiting for my Diabetes UK diet book, should be delivered tomorrow, which will prob give me the answer, but just thought I'd ponder on here in the meantime.....
I'm not really a fan of plain yogurt or sour cream.
 
pjgtech said:
So I'm trying to build myself a list of things to eat (after my current ongoing diet) that will be healthy and T2D compatible.
I quite like veg/salad and wondered what sort of dips would be reasonably healthy?
In the past I've had Humus and Red Pepper dips, would these be ok?
I usually dip sliced carrot sticks, celery, cucumber, red/green peppers, onions, etc.
I'm still waiting for my Diabetes UK diet book, should be delivered tomorrow, which will prob give me the answer, but just thought I'd ponder on here in the meantime.....
I'm not really a fan of plain yogurt or sour cream.
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As long as you don't have a whole pot of hummus and check out the carbs on the pot and judge how that fits into whatever amount of carbs you have chosen to try per meal.
Smashed avocados are good, pate, I make tuna pate by blitzing tuna with lemon juice, mayo and spring onion or the same with mackerel.
Boiled eggs, coleslaw, cheeses, nuts. There are lots of suggestions in the Freshwell Program https://lowcarbfreshwell.com/
 
I can eat a portion of hummus (I love the red pepper one too) on a salad or with crudités but if I have a meal with straight chickpeas, I have to be very careful with portion control otherwise my blood glucose at 2hrs post meal is high (same with lentils). I'm guessing it's because I naturally control a portion of hummus (one 'dollop' rather than the while pot). It seens chickpeas are one of those things that some diabetics can eat with no issues and others can't.

Aldi do a really nice smashed Avocado (just avocado and lime juice). Obviously it's better to just smash your own avocado! But occasionally I've forgotten my packed lunch or the fridge has been empty and it's a go-to option for me as I worked near Aldi and would grab that, a bag of salad and some ready cooked chicken pieces for protein and that made a filling lunch.
 
As an alternative to hummus, what about muhammara?
It’s a red pepper and walnut dip.
The recipe I have includes breadcrumbs to thicken it up but I am sure it would work without. It’s basically a jar of red peppers drained, a handful of walnuts and some spices. Some recipes include garlic and tomato purée.

If you do fancy hummus, it is very important to remember that different people react differently to the carbs in pulses. Some people find they raise their BG like any other carb whereas others find the “pass straight through “ and have less impact on their BG. It is worth trying it if you can test rather than discounting it because it contains carbs which you may not digest.
 
helli said:
As an alternative to hummus, what about muhammara?
It’s a red pepper and walnut dip.
The recipe I have includes breadcrumbs to thicken it up but I am sure it would work without. It’s basically a jar of red peppers drained, a handful of walnuts and some spices. Some recipes include garlic and tomato purée.

If you do fancy hummus, it is very important to remember that different people react differently to the carbs in pulses. Some people find they raise their BG like any other carb whereas others find the “pass straight through “ and have less impact on their BG. It is worth trying it if you can test rather than discounting it because it contains carbs which you may not digest.
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Baba ganoush made from aubergines is also good, I like the red pepper idea, I don't think a few breadcrumbs would add too many carbs.
 
Ooh muhammara sounds lovely. Might have to try that.
 
For me you can't go too wrong with Baba Ganoush..it's insanely delicious and it doesn't have many carbs either...so I would certainly choose that.
 
You could always add psyllium husk or chia seeds to thicken it (absorb the excess fluid) instead of breadcrumbs.
I am one of those who extract every last molecule of glucose from hummus and more, much as I love it. 🙄 It is probably a good idea to test your individual reaction.

I like salsa and sour cream and chive dips. The latter is really nice on lightly cooked broccoli and is now a staple on my shopping list and plate when I am having broccoli.
 
I had hummus yesterday with celery, carrot and radish dipped in. I live in East Anglia and there are a family who make hummus and pesto. Here is their website

https://www.purelypesto.co.uk/hummus My local shop has a delivery Wednesdays. I like the butterbean ones. I have previously posted my favourite nigella recipe which is poached salmon, watercress and avocado with toasted pumpkin seed. Its on the BBC site. I think she adds a dressing. I sometimes add a splash of olive oil but not a dressing. I love watercress but salad leaves would do. You could toast a batch of pumpkin seeds just a minute in hot pan and keep in a jar. If you buy hot smoked salmon it's just an assembly job. I have been eating it for years but it is diabetic friendly
 
My metabolism is fairly forgiving with pulses and chickpeas, so I can have things like falafels and hummus without having to allow for much more than 30-40% of their carbs in my dose calculations - so you may be OK with a dip of hummus @pjgtech

Diabetes can be infuriatingly individual at times - it's one of the reasons why simple lists of ‘suitable’ foods are impossible (or provided ones may be wrong for some members). They can be helpful as a starting point, but you really need to see what works for you. Your Diabetes May Vary and all that.

Hope your book arrives tomorrow and provides some helpful information. 🙂
 
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