Hows this for todays meal plan ?

[Taffyboyslim]

Breakfast .......porridge with chopped banana and apple

Lunch ......tin of sardines in tomato sauce with cous cous , onion and cherry tomatoes

Tea tonight ........chicken breast pan fried in onion , garlic and mixed herbs , with stir fried vegetables

? Any advice gratefully received

Is porridge high carbs ? Is cous cous good rice and pasta alternative ? Are bananas the devil's food for anyonexwith diabetes ?

 

[rebrascora]

Your breakfast is carb heavy> I did a breakdown of the Oatibix version in the other breakfast thread you posted on. Porridge is high carb same as any other grain produce (all grains are about 60-65% carbohydrate.... so yes couscous is also high carb being made from wheat, but if you only have a dessert spoon or two then your body might cope OK with a small portion, particularly if you are active before and after lunch to burn the glucose off.... a brisk walk or gardening can really help reduce the impact.
Evening meal looks like a great low carb option.

 

[Taffyboyslim]

Your breakfast is carb heavy> I did a breakdown of the Oatibix version in the other breakfast thread you posted on. Porridge is high carb same as any other grain produce (all grains are about 60-65% carbohydrate.... so yes couscous is also high carb being made from wheat, but if you only have a dessert spoon or two then your body might cope OK with a small portion, particularly if you are active before and after lunch to burn the glucose off.... a brisk walk or gardening can really help reduce the impact.
Evening meal looks like a great low carb option.

That's very useful thanks

So I have to look at sorting out my breakfast for a start !

 

[Leadinglights]

Breakfast .......porridge with chopped banana and apple

Lunch ......tin of sardines in tomato sauce with cous cous , onion and cherry tomatoes

Tea tonight ........chicken breast pan fried in onion , garlic and mixed herbs , with stir fried vegetables

? Any advice gratefully received

Is porridge high carbs ? Is cous cous good rice and pasta alternative ? Are bananas the devil's food for anyonexwith diabetes ?

If you want pasta then edamame bean or black bean pasta is low carb but with things like rice, couscous, bulgar wheat it is portion size to be careful.
I don't know if anybody mentioned Carbs and Cals book or app as it was and is my bible helping to make better food choices.