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adrian1der
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hi, dont have HbA1c numbers but have had bloods taken today should know results tomorrow, was on sukkarto but been off it for a month but think i might be going back onto it,struggling with diet cause mainly wont eat veggies, diagnosed for about 3 years
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Welcome to the forum @simon287
Why did you stop the Sukkarto? Was it not agreeing with you?
Can you give folks here an idea of typical meals? They might be able to suggest some BG-friendly swaps and changes.
What changes to your menu have you tried so far? There are obvious things like cakes, biscuits, sweets and sugary drinks that you have probably cut out straight away, you might be surprised how much *all* carbohydrate affects your BG levels, including rice, pasta, potatoes, bread, pastry, grains, cereals and many fruits. So it’s the total carb content you need to take account of, rather than then ‘of which sugars’.
Some folks find it really helpful to keep a food diary for a week or two. Be brutally honest! Note down everything you eat and drink. It can be especially helpful to estimate the amount of carbohydrate in the meals and snacks to give you an idea of which foods are the main sources of carbs in your menu.
Let us know how you get on, and keep asking questions 🙂
Why did you stop the Sukkarto? Was it not agreeing with you?
Can you give folks here an idea of typical meals? They might be able to suggest some BG-friendly swaps and changes.
What changes to your menu have you tried so far? There are obvious things like cakes, biscuits, sweets and sugary drinks that you have probably cut out straight away, you might be surprised how much *all* carbohydrate affects your BG levels, including rice, pasta, potatoes, bread, pastry, grains, cereals and many fruits. So it’s the total carb content you need to take account of, rather than then ‘of which sugars’.
Some folks find it really helpful to keep a food diary for a week or two. Be brutally honest! Note down everything you eat and drink. It can be especially helpful to estimate the amount of carbohydrate in the meals and snacks to give you an idea of which foods are the main sources of carbs in your menu.
Let us know how you get on, and keep asking questions 🙂
been taking my bg levels on mornings always around 7.5, and about 12 to 13 2 hours after eating, this is without taking meds, what daily carb level should i be looking at,problem i have is i am very picky eater cannot eat veggies (yuk), have cut sugars out but i think carbs are the problem
Hi Inka, I really dont like veggies so any ideas you can offer will be greatly recieved
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A stir fry is a good way to get veggies in - carrots sliced into thin batons, pak choi, red or yellow pepper, chestnut mushrooms, courgettes, etc. Add flavour with fresh ginger, toasted sesame oil, soy sauce or a bought sauce that’s not too high in carbs.
Explore salads too - don’t just have the usual lettuce, tomato, cucumber. You can make salads out of kale, raw broccoli, rocket, watercress, and add protein of your choice, a few fruits eg strawberries and blueberries (yes in a savoury salad - they’re delicious), and top with nuts and/or seeds plus a homemade dressing. Raw fennel and orange makes a lovely salad, as does raw beetroot grated with apple and walnuts added.
Roasting veg is another way to make it different. There’s the obvious Mediterranean veg roast with courgettes, peppers, cherry tomatoes, garlic, red onion, but you can also roasted cauliflower flavoured with spices like turmeric and cumin.
I really love the huge variety of veg. There are so many different kinds and so many possible combinations. I don’t have time to type in recipes today but Darin Olien has a tasty roasted cauliflower recipe and some nice and different salads using many of the ingredients I’ve mentioned above (they’re on his free 121 Tribe app), the Forks Over Knives website has some free recipes, and many vegan or plant-based cookbooks have good recipes. You can always add meat or fish to them as a ‘side’ if you want.
Hello there. If your dislike of vegetables is a texture issue then you can always blend veg into smooth sauces or soups to help hide them. What sort of things do you like eating? There are usually some healthy swaps you can do - but take it one step at a time because retraining your taste buds doesn't happen over night!
It takes on average 20 times of eating something you don't like to get a taste for it. That was certainly true for me and marmite and I love the stuff now.
It takes on average 20 times of eating something you don't like to get a taste for it. That was certainly true for me and marmite and I love the stuff now.
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