Confused here.

[Roy Filer]

Hi I was recently diagnosed with type 2. I'm coming across a lot of conflicting info about what I should and shouldn't eat. Underground veg I've been told to avoid by one person and anothe will say they are fine. ??
I had a carvery yesterday and 2hrs hrs later my reading was 15.9. I had parsnips, carrots and roast potatoes. All the other veg were above ground. I also had gravy. Would it be best to avoid root Veg?

 

[Amigo]

Hi I was recently diagnosed with type 2. I'm coming across a lot of conflicting info about what I should and shouldn't eat. Underground veg I've been told to avoid by one person and anothe will say they are fine. ??
I had a carvery yesterday and 2hrs hrs later my reading was 15.9. I had parsnips, carrots and roast potatoes. All the other veg were above ground. I also had gravy. Would it be best to avoid root Veg?

Depends what your starting level was Roy. Root vegetables have a higher carb content and roast potatoes are very carby as is thickened gravy. Did you have Yorkshire Pudding too? All adds up.

This may help;

https://www.verywell.com/carbohydrate-counts-of-root-vegetables-2242519

 

[Roy Filer]

Depends what your starting level was Roy. Root vegetables have a higher carb content and roast potatoes are very carby as is thickened gravy. Did you have Yorkshire Pudding too? All adds up.

This may help;

https://www.verywell.com/carbohydrate-counts-of-root-vegetables-2242519

I must admit I did. I knew I shouldn't of but hint had one in ages

 

[Amigo]

I must admit I did. I knew I shouldn't of but hint had one in ages

I knew it! Lol (I would have done too!).

Watch the parsnips, they’re higher carb than potatoes even though they’re lovely roasted! Head for the broccoli, cabbage and cauliflower instead.

 

[trophywench]

You gradually get used to it - I love roast spuds and roast parsnips - but now save them for special occasions and hve a lovely treat!

I have found that the small individual Yorkshires don't have shedloads of carbs - so I always allow myself just the one with a roast dinner and have several other veg - then I still enjoy the dinner anyway!

 

[Amigo]

You gradually get used to it - I love roast spuds and roast parsnips - but now save them for special occasions and hve a lovely treat!

I have found that the small individual Yorkshires don't have shedloads of carbs - so I always allow myself just the one with a roast dinner and have several other veg - then I still enjoy the dinner anyway!

Is that you Jenny? Hope you’re doing ok.

Incidentally, there’s 23 grams of carb in the Toby Carvery whopper Yorkshires.

 

[Grogg1]

Is that you Jenny? Hope you’re doing ok.

Incidentally, there’s 23 grams of carb in the Toby Carvery whopper Yorkshires.

You can ask for half or quarter in the Toby as it everyone wants a giant yorkie x

 

[grovesy]

Hi I was recently diagnosed with type 2. I'm coming across a lot of conflicting info about what I should and shouldn't eat. Underground veg I've been told to avoid by one person and anothe will say they are fine. ??
I had a carvery yesterday and 2hrs hrs later my reading was 15.9. I had parsnips, carrots and roast potatoes. All the other veg were above ground. I also had gravy. Would it be best to avoid root Veg?

Some seem to be able to tolerate various veg and other foods better than others, it is not always what you have but the portion. It is a game of trying and seeing.

 

[Radders]

I knew it! Lol (I would have done too!).

Watch the parsnips, they’re higher carb than potatoes even though they’re lovely roasted! Head for the broccoli, cabbage and cauliflower instead.

I think parsnips are only higher on American charts where they include the fibre. Net carbs appear slightly lower and usually the portion size is smaller. Still quite carby compared with other veg. Carrots grow underground but are quite a bit lower for example. Unless aiming for a very low carb diet I think it can be too restrictive to follow these kind of rules. As others have said we are all different, portion size is a key factor, and the reading before eating is vital to see how much foods affect levels.

 

[Ditto]

Dr Atkins advises to avoid under the ground veg if trying for weight loss. Green leafy veg is best till you can get a handle on what spikes you and what not. Don't try them all at once, the potatoes alone would be a problem possibly for some people. 🙂 I always think of carrots as a once a week veg with them being so sweet.

 

[Radders]

Dr Atkins advises to avoid under the ground veg if trying for weight loss. Green leafy veg is best till you can get a handle on what spikes you and what not. Don't try them all at once, the potatoes alone would be a problem possibly for some people. 🙂 I always think of carrots as a once a week veg with them being so sweet.

Atkins is at the very low carb end of the spectrum though isn't it? I remember watching a TV series a few years ago where people tried different diets and the most successful in terms of rapid weight loss turned out not to be as successful when they looked at people's ability to stick at them. When first diagnosed it might be a step too far for a lot of people I should think.

 

[Beck S]

Maybe try it in stages? Start off with avoiding the white starchy carbs, so potatoes, white bread, pasta, rice, noodles, and then get used to it before you start on the other things? This is the advice my DN (Diabetic Nurse) gave me when I started and it's been good to me.

I tend to eat a lot more 'above ground' veg anyway, like brussels, runner beans, cauliflower and broccoli. They do still have a carb content (pretty much everything seems to) but it's lower than the underground stuff and much less of a worry. Cauliflower cheese is a good option because you can eat cheese without worrying about carbs!

As said above, the difficulty is that we all react to different things in different ways, which is probably why your advice has been so disparate.

 

[Mark Parrott]

Potatoes are my worst enemy. I tried a couple of parsnips a few weeks ago & they had little effect on my BG. It's all about testing really, & seeing what you can tolerate or not. Carrots are fine with me too.

 

[everydayupsanddowns]

Some seem to be able to tolerate various veg and other foods better than others, it is not always what you have but the portion. It is a game of trying and seeing.

Absolutely agree Grovesy. Some things are worth reserving for special occasions. Somethings deserve more effort to try to accommodate them (eg walk or exercise after or dose management for insulin users). Other things just aren’t worth the bother and can be let go.

 

[Smitha]

Hello Roy, I am diagnosed in July and my doctor had suggested to have a meal which has very low Glycemic Index (GI) ie less than 35-40 and to limit any root vegetables like potatoes, parsnip etc. You need to see how your body reacts to each food item and maybe you can have everything in small moderation once your BG is under control. Good luck.

 

[Maz2]

You could also try courgette, aubergine, mushrooms, if you like them and you can tolerate them. They are low glycaemic. I know courgette and aubergine are not everyone's "cup of tea" but I like them.