Thoughts 02 Mar 2008 02:11 pm
Diabetes Diet Change
Diet changes are a royal pain.
I have been diagnosed with type II diabetes. Which means diet, exercise, and so far no meds.
The problem is that I like my beer, my In-n-Out burgers, my homemade enchiladas and so on. None of these will help you lose weight, none of these will do anything but spike your sugar levels, and all of these will get you a dirty look or lecture from your doctor or dietitian (or in my case –Both)
The problem is really understanding what I can eat, what quantities I can eat and what effects my blood sugar the most.
The food pyramid isn’t that easy for me to grasp. I think it’s something about the 4 million servings of fruits and vegetables they want. It could just be my refusal to take time to properly study and understand it, or it could be that it’s a government sponsored thing that I will never comprehend.
They also say you should eat every 4 or 5 hours. This is a good thing, I like to eat, but when you work 11 hour days it can be tough. –Something about the boss wanting me to only take 1 lunch hour per shift.
I’ve just started and have found some good online sites for recipes and advice.
I started with Diabetic-Recipes.com
A very good site run by the Mayo Clinic.
I tried a ragout that has lots of veggies and a little beef. —-I found out that a small sweet potato combined with fresh Roma tomatoes can actually make it too sweet.
It is served over coconut rice, made with brown rice cooked in chicken stock and oregano with toasted, unsweetened coconut added just before serving.
I read someone saying brown rice is bad for your glucose levels.
Blood oranges and medjool dates seem to be ok. I snacked on them the other day and it didn’t seem to have an adverse effects.
Cheese in small quantities seems to be ok and I read somewhere that you can eat all the mandarin oranges you want.
I have also discovered that finding good tasting fruits and vegetables in the middle of the desert is almost an impossibility.
I now have cravings for things I know I shouldn’t eat.
While I haven’t looked online, I’d wager that a good Beef Stroganoff made with lots sour cream, and served over buttered egg noodles is right out.
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on 09 Mar 2008 at 1:44 pm 1.Marilyn The Book Lady said …
Try the fruit stands at the Broadacres market. Not only will you get all the fresh fruit your diet needs, you’ll save some money. Also, Broadacres is great for walking, walking, walking.
If that is not your thing, try Sunflower Markets. One on the east side of town is on Trop at Pecos. Great veggies, great fruits. Good prices. They have organics as well as regulars.
on 09 Mar 2008 at 2:30 pm 2.rich said …
Thanks.
I go to Sunflower once in a while. I also go to Wild Oats out in Henderson, on Stephanie.
With the weather being so nice, I’m forcing myself to get out from in front of my computer and work in the yard.
In the mean time… My treadmill is conspiring with my doctor to give me a heart attack.
It’s hell not being 20 and indestructible.