Chinese

[Jeandp]

We went for a Chinese last night to get over our lovely neighbours having their flight cancelled from the UK. Flippin French strike!

This was my first Chinese since diagnosis, so I looked at the menu in a whole new light. It wasn't easy, in fact it was impossible to make good choices.

I didn't have the complimentary Sangria (all sugar) or the prawn crackers (ok I just had one)
I had a couple of glasses of red wine, when I would normally have had the best part of a bottle.
Prawn cocktail to start.
Spare ribs (dry, no sugary coating)
3 different types of main, curry type dishes.
With rice and chips ( I honestly had a tiny amount)
Ice cream (1 scoop)
Complimentary brandy, which I thought was a better choice than liqueur.

My reading after 1.5 hours 11.7
Could have been a lot worse I suppose, but still bad. A shame because Chinese here is so cheap.

 

[Mark Parrott]

I've had some lovely Chinese meals in Spain. Haven't even attempted Chinese food since diagnosis. It's one of the worst types for us. I do make stir frys though but without noodles or rice.

 

[Stitch147]

I have found that prawn crackers arent too bad (for me anyway). I make chinese chicken curry at home the prawn crackers I buy to go with it are 17.9g of carbs for half a big bag, and probably have about 1/3 of a bag. I have them instead of rice.

 

[Jeandp]

I've had some lovely Chinese meals in Spain. Haven't even attempted Chinese food since diagnosis. It's one of the worst types for us. I do make stir frys though but without noodles or rice.

You are making me feel guilty now. What about "everything in moderation"?

 

[Martin Canty]

Love Chinese but the Americanized style we have is just too laden with sugars.....

 

[Mark Parrott]

You are making me feel guilty now. What about "everything in moderation"?

Moderation is good. Easy to do if making it yourself, but when eating out & it's all spread out in front of you makes moderation a tad more difficult.