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Ice cream
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I've seen this one at Tesco
However it's out of stock.
However it's out of stock.
Barrowman
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Interesting, I've just checked out your link and according to the reviews, Tesco hasn't had them in stock for
the last two years.
Anyway, Like you I'm a T2 and I still eat the normal magnums (in moderation of course) with milk chocolate
on and it doesn't appear to make an awful amount of difference to my BG readings.
Ice cream is just another source of carbs ... albeit a tastier, cooler source than pasta.
It does not have to be a no-no because we have diabetes (I am sorry if you "suffer" but I prefer to avoid negative language with something I have to live with).
Things are different for me because I can inject insulin for the carbs I eat.
However, there are lower carb varieties (Oppo was very popular on some diabetes forums but it the artificial sweeteners dominated the flavour too much for my liking). If you try one with higher cream content, the fat will slow down the carb digestion so may suit you more.
But as we are all different, it is best to test your blood sugars and find out how they affect you - test before you eat and then 2 hours later. If your levels rise more than 2.5mmol/l, you body is finding it hard to manage that variety so you will have to try something else next time.
The great thing is that the only way you will find what suits your body is with lots of trial and error.
It does not have to be a no-no because we have diabetes (I am sorry if you "suffer" but I prefer to avoid negative language with something I have to live with).
Things are different for me because I can inject insulin for the carbs I eat.
However, there are lower carb varieties (Oppo was very popular on some diabetes forums but it the artificial sweeteners dominated the flavour too much for my liking). If you try one with higher cream content, the fat will slow down the carb digestion so may suit you more.
But as we are all different, it is best to test your blood sugars and find out how they affect you - test before you eat and then 2 hours later. If your levels rise more than 2.5mmol/l, you body is finding it hard to manage that variety so you will have to try something else next time.
The great thing is that the only way you will find what suits your body is with lots of trial and error.
Leadinglights
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I made a frozen desert by using frozen raspberries blitzed up with double cream, but you have to eat immediately.
Drummer
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Try making your own from eggs and cream - flavour as you like with mint or vanilla, or puree some berries and stir them in. Try chopped walnuts with a dash or rum - or soak some raisins in rum and water overnight and add them in sparingly.
If you like peanuts in icecream, add salt and mashed peas - it really does taste like peanuts, the clue is in the name.
If you like peanuts in icecream, add salt and mashed peas - it really does taste like peanuts, the clue is in the name.
Martin.A
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Each Magnum is around 24g carb, though. That's a big chunk out of a low carb diet.
Ciara DUK
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Would be curious to know if anyone has ever tried the DUK recipe? Tempted to myself...especially as no churning machine/ice-cream machine is needed!
www.diabetes.org.uk
Weirdly enough, I've just this weekend read something about how to get the same consistency without an ice-cream churn - according to one pointer you can just freeze the mixture, then 'food process' if you happen to have a (presumably more commonly found) food-processor, before serving to get that classic 'creamy' texture
Blackcurrant and raspberry ice cream
Weirdly enough, I've just this weekend read something about how to get the same consistency without an ice-cream churn - according to one pointer you can just freeze the mixture, then 'food process' if you happen to have a (presumably more commonly found) food-processor, before serving to get that classic 'creamy' texture
trophywench
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The packet may say 'sugar free' - but what does it say the Carbohydrates are per 100g; then how much weight is a portion?
Leadinglights
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Try Skyr creamy yoghurt 3.9g carb per 100g add some berries and freeze.
Bloden
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The mini Magnums are less at 14g. They’re so sweet these days, that’s enough for me! 🙂
As it is likely to be high in fat with the icecream and chocolate, the digestion will be slow so the OP may be able to eat them. We are all different which is why it is advised to check how the food affects you.
But, if it does raise BG, what about the mini Magnum?
Martin.A
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True, but the fat content is 70% saturated fat (the 'bad' fat) and each Magnum is equivalent to a third of the NHS's RDA of saturated fat for a man, half the RDA for a woman. It's sometimes useful to look beyond the carbs.
rebrascora
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Depends if you believe that saturated fat is actually "bad". Or believe that NHS dietary advice is correct. Personally I don't, although I suspect the fats they use in the likes of Magnums are probably not what I would consider "healthy" as they are probably mostly manufactured fats rather than natural ones from real dairy cream.
Martin.A
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Funny you should say that as my surgery is running a 6-week course on managing T2 and at last week's introductory session they said that one of the things they're doing was challenging the current NHS orthodoxy on diet. They apparently ran some trials before Covid hit and got good reductions in HbA1c and cholesterol amongst those taking part, and were able to make adjustments to some participants' meds. Second session is on 21st so it'll be interesting to see what they have to say next.
rebrascora
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Really good to hear that @Martin.A It is heartening to hear of individuals within the organization taking off the blindfold and challenging the status quo.
My cholesterol reduced by reducing my carbs and eating a lot more natural fats like cream and cheese and fatty meat as well as other more traditional healthy fats like olive oil (I eat lots of olives 🙄 ) and avocado and nuts. But I also take extra soluble fibre in the form of psyllium husk and chia seeds which I believe also improves cholesterol as well as gut health. My own personal experience of N=1 suggests that natural saturated fat is not a problem for me, but I do think that a lot of the manufactured foods contain cheap unhealthy saturated fats. Trying to eat "cleaner" and significantly reduce manufactured food in my diet seems to be a good route and the "good fats" to me are the naturally occurring saturated fats. That didn't stop me eating a Tropical Solero 17g carbs) the other day when I was on my last legs after a long day in the hot sun, but I would not make a habit of it and I try to be mindful of my intake of manufactured food.
My cholesterol reduced by reducing my carbs and eating a lot more natural fats like cream and cheese and fatty meat as well as other more traditional healthy fats like olive oil (I eat lots of olives 🙄 ) and avocado and nuts. But I also take extra soluble fibre in the form of psyllium husk and chia seeds which I believe also improves cholesterol as well as gut health. My own personal experience of N=1 suggests that natural saturated fat is not a problem for me, but I do think that a lot of the manufactured foods contain cheap unhealthy saturated fats. Trying to eat "cleaner" and significantly reduce manufactured food in my diet seems to be a good route and the "good fats" to me are the naturally occurring saturated fats. That didn't stop me eating a Tropical Solero 17g carbs) the other day when I was on my last legs after a long day in the hot sun, but I would not make a habit of it and I try to be mindful of my intake of manufactured food.
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