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Barley or oats?
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I alternate between porridge, most days, and chia seeds, a couple of days, and a boiled egg if I'm treating myself. If I'm feeling generous to myself I'll put a few dried cranberries in the porridge. Don't know if that's the "correct" thing to do but I like to do something to make breakfast not the same old same old.
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Most people I've spoken to on this say responces are highly individua so please bare that in mind.
I self make a multi-grain porridge but found barley hit my bs so changed to rye flakes which seems to be better.
During the winter I microwave it into a hot porridge but during the warmer months do it as an Overnight Oats. Some have said the cooking makes a difference so will go back and check. Also I add lots of different seeds so again that might also have a bearing on the results.
I self make a multi-grain porridge but found barley hit my bs so changed to rye flakes which seems to be better.
During the winter I microwave it into a hot porridge but during the warmer months do it as an Overnight Oats. Some have said the cooking makes a difference so will go back and check. Also I add lots of different seeds so again that might also have a bearing on the results.
Leadinglights
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The only way you would know if Barley or Oats are better for YOU is to test before eating and after 2 hours to see what portion of each was tolerated better. It may also depend on what you had it with.
I personally have a grain free fruit and nut granola ( M & S) on full fat Greek yoghurt and berries if it is breakfast you are thinking of.
If you are new to the forum you may not yet have seen this link which may give you some good ideas. https://lowcarbfreshwell.com/
I personally have a grain free fruit and nut granola ( M & S) on full fat Greek yoghurt and berries if it is breakfast you are thinking of.
If you are new to the forum you may not yet have seen this link which may give you some good ideas. https://lowcarbfreshwell.com/
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Welcome to the forum @DrMum
Oats and whole grains are often recommended for people with T2 because they are high in fibre which can* slow the absorption of carbohydrates, and have been shown to have heart-health benefits. Plus soluble fibre in oats have additional health benefits in terms of reducing cholesterol.
* Unfortunately though, some people’s metabolisms haven’t read the text book, and some members of the forum don’t see much ‘slow release’ evidence in their numbers.
As I understand it increased glucose variability (the maximum high and low points), and instability (the speed and frequency of change between those points) place additional stress on the body, and cardiovascular system, so I think it’s perhaps prudent to use a BG monitor to check your own BG response to things like oats and barley, rather than taking their high fibre / slow release reputation for granted.
Personally I got a bit of a surprise when I started systematically checking BGs post meal, quite a few years after diagnosis. Some things which I’d been choosing as I’d been told they were slow release proved to be anything but for me.
Drummer
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I don't eat grain - back when I was first diagnosed and testing various foods all grains seemed to cause spikes.
These days wheat in even small amounts causes a weird reaction part way between retching and hiccups, which is quite painful, so giving me even more reason to avoid it.
Sticking to low carb content foods seems to be the best option for me, but I am extremely sensitive to carbs
These days wheat in even small amounts causes a weird reaction part way between retching and hiccups, which is quite painful, so giving me even more reason to avoid it.
Sticking to low carb content foods seems to be the best option for me, but I am extremely sensitive to carbs