Food ideas with photos

[Felinia]

1213 cals, 73.9gm carbs of which 36.0gm sugars

B: Poached eggs on toast (17.8gm carbs)

L: Grilled bacon, mushrooms, tomato, sausage (4.0gm carbs)

D: Roast lamb, carrots, cauliflower cheese, 3 baby potatoes, mint gravy (32.5gm carbs)

S: 5 strawberries

Plus: Semi skimmed milk, cholesterol lowering drink and Fybogel (17.0gm carbs)

 

[Felinia]

I've had a 48 hour bug and still a bit under the weather, so having a couple of very light bland days.

663cals, 54.3gm carbs of which 32.1gm sugars

B: Strawberry almond shake (9.1gm carbs)

L: Vanilla almond shake (9.1gm carbs)

D: Mushroom omelette, 100gm Jersey Royal potatoes, 2 small baked tomatoes (20.2gm carbs)

Plus: Semi skimmed milk, cholesterol lowering drink and Fybogel (17.0gm carbs)

 

[Sambristol74]

Hello all, this my balanced plate attempt for today. It is two chicken legs with asian style sauce, wholemeal rice, cucumber and onion salad and blanched bok choi. It took me 1 hour. 20 minutes of preparation and 40 minutes cooking. Most of this recipe is from a low calorie recipe book.

 

[Billy Bob]

Hello all, this my balanced plate attempt for today. It is two chicken legs with asian style sauce, wholemeal rice, cucumber and onion salad and blanched bok choi. It took me 1 hour. 20 minutes of preparation and 40 minutes cooking. Most of this recipe is from a low calorie recipe book.

Looks very tasty

 

[Felinia]

Not posted here for a few days. Had my pre diabetic review tests on Tuesday. Got a late afternoon osteopath appointment, so picking up a Chinese takeaway. Aiming for a sensible choice so made an estimate with beansprouts instead of rice and not a heavy carb sauce.

1190cals, 75.0gm carbs of which 40.3gm sugars

B: Vanilla almond shake (9.1gm carbs)

L: Ham salad with croutons and creme fraise/chive dressing (17.4gm carbs)

D: Cantonese special mixed meats and stir fry vegetables plus beansprouts (32.6gm carbs)

E: Aquafit

Plus: Semi skimmed milk, cholesterol lowering drink and Fybogel (17.0gm carbs)

 

[Felinia]

Overcast today with rain due late afternoon. I'm having a new windscreen this morning, so good timing! Knees really bad now so I'm making a concerted effort to lose more weight. I had lost 11kg from my heaviest during lockdown, but there's still a long way to go. I find it so hard, even though I stick to my low carb, low fat, higher protein diet for my diabetes and high cholesterol.

1071cals, 71.4gm carbs of which 37.4gm sugars

B: Chocolate malt almond shake made with 175ml water and 100ml unsweetened almond milk (9.1gm carbs)

L: Low fat cheese and mushroom omelette made with 30gm reduced fat cheese, 2 chestnut mushrooms and 2 large eggs (0.8gm carbs)

D: Liver and bacon, 3 Jersey Royals, 150gm cauliflower cheese and 60gm sprouts (41.4gm carbs)

S: Peppermint tea

Plus: Semi skimmed milk, cholesterol lowering drink and Fybogel (17.0gm carbs)

 

[Felinia]

1246cals, 86.6gm carbs of which 46.5gm sugars

B: Scrambled eggs on toast (18.6gm carbs)

L: 250ml HM Yellow vegetable soup (17.7gm carbs)

D: HM Chicken and vegetable casserole, 150gm cauliflower cheese and 100gm sprouts (30.1gm carbs)

S: Peppermint tea

Plus: Semi skimmed milk, cholesterol lowering drink and Fybogel (17.0gm carbs)

 

[Felinia]

I'm cooking an old favourite ready for tomorrow - Gammon, cauliflower cheese, sweetcorn, onion and potato topped bake

975cals, 71.2gm carbs of which 36.8gm sugars

B: Scrambled egg on toast (9.3gm carbs)

L: 250ml HM Yellow vegetable soup (17.7gm carbs)

D: Chicken Alexander, 150gm cauliflower cheese and 100gm sprouts (24.0gm carbs)

S: Peppermint tea

Plus: Semi skimmed milk, cholesterol lowering drink and Fybogel (17.0gm carbs)

 

[Felinia]

I've just made one of my favourite bakes, adapted from the old Iceland and M&S Suffolk Hotpot recipe

Serves 6 with green vegetables, 303cals 20.2gm carbs

200gm unsmoked gammon steaks, diced
1 small white onion, diced
200gm sweetcorn
600gm cauliflower cheese (I used Tesco, but you can make your own - it replaces 3/4 of the potatoes)
200gm boiled potatoes, sliced (I used Jersey Royals)
100gm grated cheese

Pre heat the oven to 180C and get a baking dish ready. I used a 30cm x 15cm x 5cm dish
Dry fry the gammon and onion until softened but not brown
Tip the cauliflower cheese into the dish, then stir in the sweetcorn and gammon/onion mix
Top with the sliced potato and sprinkle grated cheese over the top
Bake for 45min on the middle shelf until bubbling and lightly brown

 

[Felinia]

Weighed in today and I've lost 1.6kg in 3 weeks. Slow but steady to target in November

1182cals, 73.5gm carbs of which 36.0gm sugars

B: Chocolate almond shake (9.1gm carbs)

L: Poached egg, grilled bacon, toast (8.9gm carbs)

D: The gammon bake I made yesterday, petit pois (35.4gm carbs)

S: Peppermint tea

E: Aquafit

Plus: Semi skimmed milk, cholesterol lowering drink and Fybogel (17.0gm carbs)

 

[Felinia]

1270cals, 83.3gm carbs of which 52.0gm sugars

B: Scrambled egg on toast (10.8gm carbs)

L: Pate and salad, skinny latte (16.2gm carbs)

D: Pork casserole, Jersey Royals, peas, carrots (36.2gm carbs)

S: Peppermint tea

Plus: Semi skimmed milk, cholesterol lowering drink and Fybogel (17.0gm carbs)

 

[Felinia]

1213 cals, 69.9gm carbs of which 41.8gm sugars

B: Poached egg, bacon, baked beans (14.0gm carbs)

L: Prawn salad (10.8gm carbs)

D: Baked salmon, Jersey Royals, peas, carrots, cauliflower (27.1gm carbs)

S: Peppermint tea

Plus: Semi skimmed milk, cholesterol lowering drink and Fybogel (17.0gm carbs)

 

[Felinia]

After a day out yesterday (and KFC) back on the straight and narrow today, more or less. Have just edited today's menu as I didn't have enough ham for the ham and cauliflower bake I intend to make for tomorrow. I was a lover of Suffolk Hotpot available many years ago in Bejam (remember them?) and M&S. Sainsbury's now do a sort of version. I substitute 2/3 potato with cauliflower, to reduce the carbs and bulk up with vegetables to keep the processed ham to less than 50gm per portion.

1303 cals, 103.2gm carbs of which 44.4gm sugars

B: Boiled eggs and soldiers (16.9gm carbs)

L: Tuna sweetcorn mayonnaise salad (13.7gm carbs)

D: Roast lamb, small jacket, peas, carrots, cauliflower, leeks (54.8gm carbs)

S: Peppermint tea

Plus: Semi skimmed milk, cholesterol lowering drink and Fybogel (17.0gm carbs)

 

[Felinia]

1074 cals, 83.4gm carbs of which 40.1gm sugars

B: Scrambled egg on toast (18.8gm carbs)

L: HM minestrone soup (10.4gm carbs)

D: Ham, sweetcorn, onion and cauliflower cheese potato topped bake, peas, leeks (36.3gm carbs)

S: Peppermint tea

Plus: Semi skimmed milk, cholesterol lowering drink and Fybogel (17.0gm carbs)

 

[Felinia]

My diabetes review went pretty well yesterday. I took in my food diary and she suggested a few tweaks, which I will try out. Less toast, potato and processed food being the main suggestions. I had increased my carbs after being advised I should not go too low with Dapagliflozin. But having been on the drug for almost a year with no side effects I was told I could reduce a bit - but not today as I have food to use up!

1133 cals, 101.4gm carbs of which 46.5gm sugars

B: Apple almond shake (20.5gm carbs)

L: Red pepper omelette and salad (31.1gm carbs)

D: Teriyaki chicken, 2 Jersey royals, carrots, cabbage, broccoli (32.0gm carbs)

S: Peppermint tea

Plus: Semi skimmed milk, cholesterol lowering drink and Fybogel (17.0gm carbs)

 

[Felinia]

10 weeks now to my next check, so lets see if I can get that HbA1c down with the DSN suggested tweaks

943 cals, 59.8gm carbs of which 45.6gm sugars, 7.3 of my 5-a-day

B: 1 egg mushroom omelette, tomatoes (5.2gm carbs)

L: Chicken salad (13.6gm carbs)

D: Teriyaki chicken, 2 Jersey royals, carrots, cabbage, broccoli (23.2gm carbs)

S: Peppermint tea

Plus: Semi skimmed milk, cholesterol lowering drink and Fybogel (17.0gm carbs)

 

[Felinia]

My eye screening results are in. No retinopathy or macular degeneration. Early cataracts.

1032 cals, 78.6gm carbs of which 59.4gm sugars, 5.8 of my 5-a-day

B: Chocolate almond shake (9.1gm carbs)

L: Mackerel salad (28.1gm carbs)

D: Roast beef, carrots, cabbage, broccoli, cauliflower cheese (23.4gm carbs)

S: Peppermint tea

E: Aquafit

Plus: Semi skimmed milk, cholesterol lowering drink and Fybogel (17.0gm carbs)

 

[Felinia]

Yesterday my friend chose a fish and chip shop for lunch, so I had to really juggle my intake. Filet of fish burger (without bun) and small chips (left half). Friend was astonished as I normally hoover up everything on my plate when we are out, but I promised my DSN I would try and reduce my HbA1c over the next 10 weeks, and I will really try.

1089 cals, 57.1gm carbs of which 48.0gm sugars, 8 of my 5-a-day

B: Plain omelette, tomato poached mushrooms (3.9gm carbs)

L: Pate salad (12.4gm carbs)

D: Chicken cacciatore, carrots, cabbage, peas, cauliflower cheese (22.9gm carbs)

S: Peppermint tea

Plus: Semi skimmed milk, cholesterol lowering drink and Fybogel (17.0gm carbs)

 

[Felinia]

1172 cals, 68.8gm carbs of which 53.2gm sugars, 7.4 of my 5-a-day

B: Chocolate almond shake (9.1gm carbs)

L: Chicken salad (8.4gm carbs)

D: Pork casserole, carrots, cabbage, peas, cauliflower cheese (33.4gm carbs)

S: Peppermint tea

E: Aquafit

Plus: Semi skimmed milk, cholesterol lowering drink and Fybogel (17.0gm carbs)

 

[s'nic]

no proper recipe, I made it up as the chicken was cooking ...
fry off some chopped chicken
add in some butternut squash (dinged in microwave first)
add in some cauliflower (dinged in microwave first)
throw in some red pesto, some soft cheese to make the coating sauce (i used the lightest version of Philadelphia)
add salt, pepper, paprika and ginger to taste