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i know there is lots to swap out and make it healthier but the 130g of carbs a day can they include if eaten in moderation things like pizza and bread ( i know it is better to cut them completley ) or is it certain types of carbs only? just looking at meal ideas and so much different advice out there.
 
Hi @mark1985. I hope you are well?
I would say it'll include the pizza and bread as they both contain carbs. It can be a bit confusing when people are saying different things. I hope this helps.
 
Kristy Star said:
Hi @mark1985. I hope you are well?
I would say it'll include the pizza and bread as they both contain carbs. It can be a bit confusing when people are saying different things. I hope this helps.
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thank you im trying to find a nice balance and looking at labels to work out meals i can make during day and keep withing that limit so much food to test and try out now next few weeks will be fun.
 
also i know a lot say better to spread them out during day but if planned that you want a heavy carb meal no more then 130g then no carbs for rest of the day is that also ok?
 
mark1985 said:
also i know a lot say better to spread them out during day but if planned that you want a heavy carb meal no more then 130g then no carbs for rest of the day is that also ok?
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It would be better if you spread out your carbs throughout the day to avoid raising your blood glucose levels too much after a meal. If you take insulin before meals, having carbs will prevent your glucose levels from dropping too low.
 
i have just started metformin i'm T2 but im finding just a simple walk knocks my sugers down a bit
 
Kristy Star said:
It would be better if you spread out your carbs throughout the day to avoid raising your blood glucose levels too much after a meal. If you take insulin before meals, having carbs will prevent your glucose levels from dropping too low.
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also the pizza im looking at is 20g per half so thinking having it over 2 days worth of meals
 
I also read that eating the carbs last in a meal might help, eg: eat fibre and proteins before eating the carbs.
So if you had say a roast, with potato, veg and meat, eat the veg and meat first and the potato's last.
Not quite sure why this helps, I think it slows down the BG rise somehow. Still new at this myself....
 
Hi Mark,
Although I usually spread my meagre carbs throughout the day, if there's going to be a special occasion I will save them up and splurge them at one sitting 😉 I always make sure I have a v low carb day the next day if I do this.

Splitting your pizza over 2 days is a great idea. Means you get 2 days of "treats" at only half the carbs.
 
pjgtech said:
I also read that eating the carbs last in a meal might help, eg: eat fibre and proteins before eating the carbs.
So if you had say a roast, with potato, veg and meat, eat the veg and meat first and the potato's last.
Not quite sure why this helps, I think it slows down the BG rise somehow. Still new at this myself....
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Yes i have also seen this a few times its amazing how the body works i do plan to have plenly of veg and salard with the higher carb meals not pure carbs alone.
 
pjgtech said:
I also read that eating the carbs last in a meal might help, eg: eat fibre and proteins before eating the carbs.
So if you had say a roast, with potato, veg and meat, eat the veg and meat first and the potato's last.
Not quite sure why this helps, I think it slows down the BG rise somehow. Still new at this myself....
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Ooh, never knew that! Worth a try 🙂
 
The problem with eating a huge amount of carbs in one meal is that your body will not deal with those carbs in a timely manner so there will be excess glucose floating around in the blood stream sticking to your red blood cells. Now maybe once in a while will do no harm but can lead to poor habits. Testing will indicate how much the effect will be on you.
 
mark1985 said:
also the pizza im looking at is 20g per half so thinking having it over 2 days worth of meals
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What pizza are you having that is only 20g carb in half a pizza?
 
im planing no more then 35g of carbs per meal also this is on the odd meal not daily like 1 or 2 meals a week added a lot of very low of no carbs in my meal plans and a lot more veg then i used to eat. also suger i know this is a tricky one and best number is 0 but is there a good number to aim for while label reading per meal?
 
mark1985 said:
also the pizza im looking at is 20g per half so thinking having it over 2 days worth of meals
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20g per half, sorry that does not seem right, low? is that cooked, thin slice with toppings?
 
Leadinglights said:
The screen shot of the label implies that it is the case.
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Sorry I belive what you are saying, but not the packaging.
Mmh, perhaps someone can help me out here frozen is not the same as cooked, still seems low, a slice of white bread is 20g to 25g of carbs
 
Newbie777 said:
Sorry I belive what you are saying, but not the packaging.
Mmh, perhaps someone can help me out here frozen is not the same as cooked, still seems low, a slice of white bread is 20g to 25g of carbs
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It’s correct, checked the packaging myself. It’s a high protein brand and made with broad bean flour, whatever that is. 20g carb in half the pizza.
 
My apologies thatbis good news then, I know products lie Heylo do low carb pizza and bread and usually high in protein.
Getting all hungry now 🙂
 
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