Winter Choices!

[indio02]

Without really thinking I did a typical cold day supper which was a ratatouille vibe vegetable stew with some added puy lentils and buckwheat groats. During colder months I do tend to eat more stews and soups filled out with beans, lentils and Legumes. As this is my first winter after diagnosis is there anything I should know about these ingredients?
Thanks

 

[Leadinglights]

Without really thinking I did a typical cold day supper which was a ratatouille vibe vegetable stew with some added puy lentils and buckwheat groats. During colder months I do tend to eat more stews and soups filled out with beans, lentils and Legumes. As this is my first winter after diagnosis is there anything I should know about these ingredients?
Thanks

Check out the carbs in your beans, lentils, chick peas as they are quite high carb so you may need to reduce the amount you add. For some people they are a no go area but others can tolerate them OK so worth testing to check out which one of those people you are.

 

[Inka]

They do have carbs @indio02 but I presume you’re only using small amounts to thicken and bulk up a bit, so it might be ok. Portion size is important. Lentils and pulses are supposed to be low GI, but until you test you won’t know how you react.

 

[rebrascora]

I love beans and lentils and chick peas but so does my digestive system and it seems to be able to extract almost double the carbs from them than they are supposed to contain and sadly they are not all that slow to release either, but thankfully not as quick as porridge. I therefore have to limit my consumption, but because I love them, I do still treat myself occasionally, but have to be aware of portion size. Only self testing will tell you if YOU are OK with them.

 

[nonethewiser]

Been making pan of soup last 5 weeks, delicious nutritious & filling, just make my own so don't follow recipe books or such like.

First week was pea & mint last nights was cream of chicken soup, others were ham & lentil, tomato & roasted red peppers & other was just combination of mixed veggies & herbs. We have buttered tiger bread with ours but don't think that might be suitable for someone not on insulin.

 

[snowball12]

Been making pan of soup last 5 weeks, delicious nutritious & filling, just make my own so don't follow recipe books or such like.

First week was pea & mint last nights was cream of chicken soup, others were ham & lentil, tomato & roasted red peppers & other was just combination of mixed veggies & herbs. We have buttered tiger bread with ours but don't think that might be suitable for someone not on insulin.

Love your soup combinations but as Type 2 no bread for me. I am permanently starving

 

[trophywench]

Love your soup combinations but as Type 2 no bread for me. I am permanently starving

For that I recommend two things - eat bigger amounts of protein and don't shy away from eating fat generally. Full fat milk, butter not low fat spread.

 

[rebrascora]

Love your soup combinations but as Type 2 no bread for me. I am permanently starving

You really do not need to feel like you are starving on a low carb diet... however if you are doing the Newcastle/Fast 800 diet that might be a different matter.
You just have to change your ideas of what to eat to fill you up. In a lot of respects bread is not that filling, particularly white bread, it is just air and highly processed carbs that will send your levels into orbit and then drop a couple of hours later making you feel hungry again. A nice chunk of cheese or a couple of boiled eggs with mayonnaise or some ham and coleslaw and whatever veg you can add in is a much better option. Having bread with your soup is more custom/habit than necessary or filling.