Diabetic anyone?

[JustJo]

Originally Posted by OneOfAKind

Is anyone here a vegetarian?? I want to toss recipe/diet ideas around. I want to go 100% vegetarian and find that now I am diabetic, it is not so easy.

Originally Posted by MsTinkerbelly

Vegan here!

Also no oil...but a Vegan, no oil diet is great for diabetes, as it melts off the fat we store and quickly gets the sugar numbers under control.

I know almost nothing about vegetarian or vegan diets....but the thing that has helped me most in literally a decade, is to increase my lean protein, legume and healthy fat (olives, olive oil and avocado) consumption. It dramatically reduced my carb cravings and consumption....and my A1c is down to 5.9

Wishing you both the best....and keep us posted.

[MsTinkerbelly]

Originally Posted by JustJo

I know almost nothing about vegetarian or vegan diets....but the thing that has helped me most in literally a decade, is to increase my lean protein, legume and healthy fat (olives, olive oil and avocado) consumption. It dramatically reduced my carb cravings and consumption....and my A1c is down to 5.9

Wishing you both the best....and keep us posted.

Thanks Justjo!

There are many sources of protein, and many whole foods that support a healthier blood sugar. I find that Brown Rice, Quinoa, corn, sweet potatoes, whole oats, wheat flour, whole wheat pasta….those types of carbs are better with my numbers in moderation…I still stay away from high sugar fruits like grapes, and limit myself to a banana a day as I take a water pill and need the potassium. Pineapple, strawberries, apples, melon…those are all better choices for a sweet treat.

As for protein, there are many sources…did you know cauliflower has protein? We use tofu, a lot of black beans, chick peas, mushrooms, lentils; Quinoa is a VERY good source of plant based protein. I prefer Almond milk to Soy…when you cook with soy it changes the flavor and makes it taste a little bitter…Almond milk is very low calories per cup and is a good source of protein.

[SugarFemme]

Ms. T, do you by chance have any main course recipes to share??

I have kept my A1c down to 5.9 with diet alone, but what a struggle LOL. I am a relative newbie diabetic. My question is, I am STARVING a lot. What gives? I've heard it's high BS, but like I said mine isn't bad. I mean, there are times where I could eat the doggoned cupboard doors LMAO. So what do I do so that I am not literally starving all the time??

Originally Posted by MsTinkerbelly

Thanks Justjo!

There are many sources of protein, and many whole foods that support a healthier blood sugar. I find that Brown Rice, Quinoa, corn, sweet potatoes, whole oats, wheat flour, whole wheat pasta….those types of carbs are better with my numbers in moderation…I still stay away from high sugar fruits like grapes, and limit myself to a banana a day as I take a water pill and need the potassium. Pineapple, strawberries, apples, melon…those are all better choices for a sweet treat.

As for protein, there are many sources…did you know cauliflower has protein? We use tofu, a lot of black beans, chick peas, mushrooms, lentils; Quinoa is a VERY good source of plant based protein. I prefer Almond milk to Soy…when you cook with soy it changes the flavor and makes it taste a little bitter…Almond milk is very low calories per cup and is a good source of protein.

[Rockinonahigh]

Tonight I ate a censable dinner of pork chops (1) with a bag of steamed veggies and (1) small dinner roll.But I also played pool tonight and got home about 10:30pm I didnt think I was all that hungry till I ate a small bowl of fal free cottage chees w/a fur strawberries,I got the hungries bad so I ate some pnb w/a fue pork skinsthat have no carbs.All in all I managed to eat 33 carbs it totalse to about 220 calories,dinner only had the fue carbs of the half dinner roll I ate wich is about 15carbs.I didnt take anything to snack on with me but I will from now on..I just forgot this time.

[fever]

Fat Kills!! Not when we are ready to go, but when our bodies have warned us over and over that it isn't happy and we don't listen. Then, we go to the dr. office after an A1-C test and are told our knees need replacing soon, and that the diabetes is killing you.

OMG, I woke up and heard what was being said.

so, I am now on a parasite cleanse, then a liver cleanse. I am allowed 30g of carb a day, and am having to learn to read food labels, eat smaller portions, add fibre to my yogurt, taking digestive enzymes and the requirements go on and on!!!

Please wish me well with this journey. It is the hardest ever. But, I have two children and two precious grandchildren who love me and need me. Plus, whatever would FR do without me to drive him to valium every time I visit CA. lol

Also, this is part of an intense training session with www.traininginpower.com It is called Weight No More, and I am losing weight, kicking and screaming all the way!! lol Only 3 weeks to go for this boot to the ass.

Any low carb recipe suggestions would be appreciated.

Sitting here wrapped in a blanket freezing as I detox, growling and

[Rockinonahigh]

Originally Posted by fever

Fat Kills!! Not when we are ready to go, but when our bodies have warned us over and over that it isn't happy and we don't listen. Then, we go to the dr. office after an A1-C test and are told our knees need replacing soon, and that the diabetes is killing you.

OMG, I woke up and heard what was being said.

so, I am now on a parasite cleanse, then a liver cleanse. I am allowed 30g of carb a day, and am having to learn to read food labels, eat smaller portions, add fibre to my yogurt, taking digestive enzymes and the requirements go on and on!!!

Please wish me well with this journey. It is the hardest ever. But, I have two children and two precious grandchildren who love me and need me. Plus, whatever would FR do without me to drive him to valium every time I visit CA. lol

Also, this is part of an intense training session with www.traininginpower.com It is called Weight No More, and I am losing weight, kicking and screaming all the way!! lol Only 3 weeks to go for this boot to the ass.

Any low carb recipe suggestions would be appreciated.

Sitting here wrapped in a blanket freezing as I detox, growling and

I wish I could say wellcome to the club,but never the less u r in the right place,I'm sorry u have to deal with this and do hope things get better for u as u go along.I have found that by reading the labels and geting stuff thats is no or very low in carbs has helped a lot,check witht he diabetis assn one any info u can get plus the doc u r useing should be able to help by seting u up with a nutritionist.When I first found out I was prediabetic Ifought it like a mad hatter but after hitting a brick wall and ending up in the hospitial with my sugar off the chart I definatly started paying attention,now my numbers are good and I also eat a regular diet just had to make changes in how I cook moast of my foods.Bakeing,broiling,steaming and those bags of veggie steamers are a life saver.Take care and paya ttention to what the doc says.

[MsTinkerbelly]

Lentil Loaf

A moist, delicious and easy to slice lentil loaf.


Nutritional Facts
Servings 6 Serving Size 3/4 Inch Slice

Calories 225
Fat 7.5g
Carbohydrates 30g
Protein 10
Fiber 6.5g
Sugar 8g
Sodium mg

Tomato Topping Mixture


1 6oz Can Tomato Paste
1 Tablespoon Sugar
1/2 Tablespoon Apple Cider Vinegar
1 Tablespoon Onion Flakes
1 Teaspoon Garlic Salt

Lentil Loaf


1 Cup Old Fashioned Oats
1/2 Block Extra Firm Tofu
1 Cup Chopped Onion
1/2 Cup Chopped Green Pepper
1/2 Cup Chopped Red Pepper
1 Tablespoon Tomato Topping Mixture
3 Tablespoons Plain Yellow Corn Meal
3/4 Cup Cooked & Drained Lentils
1 Tablespoon Balsamic Vinegar
1 Tablespoon Soy Sauce
2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
1/4 Teaspoon Thyme
1/4 Teaspoon Cumin
1 Teaspoon Chili Powder
1 Teaspoon Dried Parsley
1/2 Teaspoon Salt
1 Teaspoon Sugar
1/2 Teaspoon Garlic Salt
1/4 Teaspoon Onion Salt
1/4 Teaspoon Dried Mustard




Preheat oven to 375 degrees.

Mix the tomato topping mixture together first because you will need a tablespoon to mix into the lentil loaf. The rest will be set aside to coat the loaf when completed.

Add 1 tablespoon of the olive oil to a skillet on medium heat, add chopped onions, red and green bell pepper and let cook until onions are transparent (about 5 minutes), stirring frequently.

In a food processor chop oats for 5 quick pulses.

Drain tofu well and press with hands until all excess water comes out. In a mixing bowl mash tofu with a fork or use grater to coarsely grate.

In the same mixing bowl combine, cooked onions and peppers, 1 tablespoon of tomato mixture, oats, corn meal, lentils, balsamic vinegar, soy sauce, 1 tablespoon olive oil, thyme, cumin, chili powder, parsley, salt, sugar, garlic and onion salt, dried mustard and mix until well combined.

Spray a large sheet of tin foil with cooking spray to form loaf on, place on cookie sheet. On top and in the middle of tin foil form loaf mixture into loaf that is 2 1/2 inches tall and 4 1/2 inches square. Coat top and sides with tomato mixture (you will probably have some left over to spoon on later).

Cook loaf for 20 minutes, then cover with tin foil and cook for another 10 minutes. After cooking let cool for 10 minutes before cutting into it.

[Arwen]

Just got my lab results back. Last September my A1C was 9 something. This time? 6.3. OH YEAH! The gym thing and eating better is paying off big time! W00T!

[MsTinkerbelly]

Originally Posted by OneOfAKind

Ms. T, do you by chance have any main course recipes to share??

I have kept my A1c down to 5.9 with diet alone, but what a struggle LOL. I am a relative newbie diabetic. My question is, I am STARVING a lot. What gives? I've heard it's high BS, but like I said mine isn't bad. I mean, there are times where I could eat the doggoned cupboard doors LMAO. So what do I do so that I am not literally starving all the time??

I just got home and saw this...I will pull out a few really good main dish items and post them tomorrow. I posted a recipe for a lentil loaf in the healthy eating thread...you could take a look at my older posts to locate it...it is yummy! I find if I am super hungry it is because I wait too many hours between meals, or I am not getting enough protein.