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Originally Posted by AlphaFrog
Thanks, rhoyal.
I'm not really doing low carb/fat/whatever. I reached my goal weight, and now that I'm there, it would be so easy to just say "okay, diet over, I can now eat whatever" and gain a bunch back. I'm really just looking for some new options, since I tend to find one meal plan and stick with it day after day until I'm so sick of it I never want to see any of those foods again. Right now, it's acorn squash, pumpkin, sweet potatoes, and Campbell's Select Harvest Soup.
Re: Agave.... I like it a lot, and it does have 1gm fiber per serving, so it is diabetic friendly. I use it as pancake syrup. Fiber One has a good pancake mix. I've also found a whole wheat pancake receipe online that's really yummy. My dad is diabetic, so I like finding things I can make for him. My mom isn't very careful what she cooks for him.  |
Every diabetic person has different needs but with my bff she seems to function better the more protein she has and I'm not going to explain this well at the moment but protein has an effect with carbohydrates that can offset a spike in blood sugar, so if there are say, lentils and meat, rice isn't as much of an issue. One item that is full of protein but can be used like a grain is quinoa and you may be successful using that with your father. It packs a lot of protein and a low glycemic index, and it can be made into salad, put in soups, and I have used it like rice for a stir fry and in turkey meatloaf to keep moisture instead of breadcrumbs.
I'd check those soups because the amount of sodium in the majority of prepared foods is insane, and even in the healthy request and select harvest it is still very high. I have found some brands that are often organic that come in the juice box style with a lot less sodium that also have fiber, but not all, Imagine brand is a decent one. Of course we could make our own soup but I keep those containers of soup at work for the times I have no time or haven't planned ahead. Sodium is kind of crazy because it can mess with your blood pressure and cause water retention and bloating that can be no bueno if you're doing a costume fitting.