Guest guest Posted March 17, 2012 Report Share Posted March 17, 2012 one time in the late 70's, well maybe it was 76 best I recall. A buddy and I both really dug KFC chicken, so we both went to the closest one by the house and we each got a 21 piece bucket. I won the eating contest that day by 2 pieces. I had only 3 left and he had 5 left out of 21 each. a fellow there ask us if we wanted to take our left over chicken with us, but I was way to full to carry it and nor did I wish to see any more chicken for a few hours at least! Things I have learned > > > > > > I have been a foodie and a diabetc for many > > > many years. > > > > > > I managed to learn a few things along the > > > way- hopefully they will help someone else > > > to learn from my mistakes instead of the > > > hard way !! > > > > > > Whatever you call them- sodas, soft drinks, > > > Cokes, refrescos, root beer, dr pepper , mountain dew sprite, > > > crush - they are EVIL !!! > > > > > > No matter if they are diet or sugar free or > > > straight up, they all have harmful chemicals > > > that can suppress your immune system. > > > > > > They are also addictive. > > > > > > Avoid them and train yourself to love water, > > > teas, coffee, or aguas frescas. Aguas frescas > > > are infusiions made from flowers or fruit. > > > > > > They are more natural and have less sugar than straight juice. > > > > > > When you have something to eat, think about the fiber content. > > > > > > In my experience, if you have something at night with fiber in > > > it there is less likelihood of you crashing from low blood sugar. > > > > > > If there is something you LOVE to eat but it has too much > > > anything, look for a substitute. > > > > > > For example, if you like pickles, lets say... sweet pickles, > > > a better option would be sour dills becaue they are not > > > made with sugar. But if you think dills have too much salt, > > > make your own refrigerator dills which dont need the salt > > > for preservation. > > > > > > Or make a fresh pickle of cucumbers, onion, vinegar and > > > olive oil. and mebeb some hot pepper flakes if you like hot things. > > > > > > Hot peppers are good for making you feel happy due to their endorphin > > > content and are also high in viatmin C and make you feel satisfied > > > as well as pepping up the taste buds. > > > > > > When possible avoid processed foods. > > > > > > You dont need the hidden chemicals or salts or sugars. > > > > > > Homeade tastes better, is cheaper and fresher as well and > > > you can make it to your own taste. Some examples are > > > mustard, blender mayonnaise, salsa, salad dressings like > > > ranch or blue cheese or italian ot french. > > > > > > Try to find textures that mimic those of the things you like but are > > not > > > good for you, like kale chips instead of potato chips, or sweet > potato > > > fries instead of white potato fries, steamed tacos instead of > > hard-fried > > > ones. > > > > > > Little changes add up yo a big difference ! > > > > > > Often, dialysis patients have high phosphorus > > > (vitamin K) leves in their blood and this cases them to be unable to > et > > > many > > > things we all love like chocolate and cheese. > > > > > > I have learned to use cream cheese instead > > > my preferred cheese on burgers or in pasta or sandwiches or > > > other things. > > > > > > Whole wheat pasta is better than regular pasta because is has fiber > > > and your body needs that fiber to ruminate on. Whole wheat crackers > > > and cookies are better. > > > > > > Instead of sugar syrup, use agave nectar or just a sprinkle of > cinnamon > > > on waffles, etc. > > > > > > Use the pure fruit spreads instead of jelly, or at least preserves > > which > > > have more fiber thn jelly and have a great texture. > > > > > > Instead of relying on salt for taste use other spices or a squeeze of > > lime > > > or lemon or a spritz of vinegar. > > > > > > If you feel the need to put something in your mouth, suck on ice. > > > > > > Take one bite at a time, chew it deliberately, and dont pick up > > > another bite until you have swallowed the previous one. > > > > > > Thank God for each bite or sip a you take it. > > > > > > If you MUST have cake or pie, choose one with fruit and/or > > > nuts for the fiber in it. > > > > > > I am not a dietician nor a doctor, just a lay diabetic who > > > wants to help others avoid the pirfalls I have experienced. > > > > > > We all need a little sugar,just choose your poison wisely. (ie: > grapes > > > instead of a candy bar ! > > > > > > You might want to join > > > > > > DIABETIC-RECIPE@yahoogroups,com > > > > > > Love and Good Luck, Lavanda > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 17, 2012 Report Share Posted March 17, 2012 I use to be exactly 6 foot tall, but now when they measure me it is going down and getting closer to 5-11. funny how getting older can cause you to get shorter, but not thinner. maybe it should have been as we age we get taller and this way we really would get thinner as we shot up toward the sky! Things I have learned > > > > > > > > I have been a foodie and a diabetc for many > > many years. > > > > I managed to learn a few things along the > > way- hopefully they will help someone else > > to learn from my mistakes instead of the > > hard way !! > > > > Whatever you call them- sodas, soft drinks, > > Cokes, refrescos, root beer, dr pepper , mountain dew sprite, > > crush - they are EVIL !!! > > > > No matter if they are diet or sugar free or > > straight up, they all have harmful chemicals > > that can suppress your immune system. > > > > They are also addictive. > > > > Avoid them and train yourself to love water, > > teas, coffee, or aguas frescas. Aguas frescas > > are infusiions made from flowers or fruit. > > > > They are more natural and have less sugar than straight juice. > > > > When you have something to eat, think about the fiber content. > > > > In my experience, if you have something at night with fiber in > > it there is less likelihood of you crashing from low blood sugar. > > > > If there is something you LOVE to eat but it has too much > > anything, look for a substitute. > > > > For example, if you like pickles, lets say... sweet pickles, > > a better option would be sour dills becaue they are not > > made with sugar. But if you think dills have too much salt, > > make your own refrigerator dills which dont need the salt > > for preservation. > > > > Or make a fresh pickle of cucumbers, onion, vinegar and > > olive oil. and mebeb some hot pepper flakes if you like hot things. > > > > Hot peppers are good for making you feel happy due to their endorphin > > content and are also high in viatmin C and make you feel satisfied > > as well as pepping up the taste buds. > > > > When possible avoid processed foods. > > > > You dont need the hidden chemicals or salts or sugars. > > > > Homeade tastes better, is cheaper and fresher as well and > > you can make it to your own taste. Some examples are > > mustard, blender mayonnaise, salsa, salad dressings like > > ranch or blue cheese or italian ot french. > > > > Try to find textures that mimic those of the things you like but are > not > > good for you, like kale chips instead of potato chips, or sweet potato > > fries instead of white potato fries, steamed tacos instead of > hard-fried > > ones. > > > > Little changes add up yo a big difference ! > > > > Often, dialysis patients have high phosphorus > > (vitamin K) leves in their blood and this cases them to be unable to et > > many things we all love like chocolate and cheese. > > > > I have learned to use cream cheese instead > > my preferred cheese on burgers or in pasta or sandwiches or > > other things. > > > > Whole wheat pasta is better than regular pasta because is has fiber > > and your body needs that fiber to ruminate on. Whole wheat crackers > > and cookies are better. > > > > Instead of sugar syrup, use agave nectar or just a sprinkle of cinnamon > > on waffles, etc. > > > > Use the pure fruit spreads instead of jelly, or at least preserves > which > > have more fiber thn jelly and have a great texture. > > > > Instead of relying on salt for taste use other spices or a squeeze of > > lime > > or lemon or a spritz of vinegar. > > > > If you feel the need to put something in your mouth, suck on ice. > > > > Take one bite at a time, chew it deliberately, and dont pick up > > another bite until you have swallowed the previous one. > > > > Thank God for each bite or sip a you take it. > > > > If you MUST have cake or pie, choose one with fruit and/or > > nuts for the fiber in it. > > > > I am not a dietician nor a doctor, just a lay diabetic who > > wants to help others avoid the pirfalls I have experienced. > > > > We all need a little sugar,just choose your poison wisely. (ie: grapes > > instead of a candy bar ! > > > > You might want to join > > > > DIABETIC-RECIPE@yahoogroups,com > > > > Love and Good Luck, Lavanda > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 17, 2012 Report Share Posted March 17, 2012 what is really bad about smoking is it makes you wish to eat if you can't smoke. I bet if I would have ever had the smoking habit as bad as most, well I would probably be trapped in my house because I couldn't fit out the doors! now I can recall Jane did make you think you were hungry and you would try to eat everything in site. I remember eating some dishes that only very hungry folks would think of eating, but grass makes a lot of people this way. a buddy I knew once had a weight problem as well and he ask his doctor to send him to a fat farm. the doc said he wasn't that fat yet and they wasn't cheap. I always thought fat farms wasn't real, but later I found out if you got the cash there really is places like this where you will drop the weight staying there for one year or how ever long it is. I probably would have started eating worms and bugs just to have something to chew on. maybe would have tried tree bark and maybe a grass hoper or two. may have just tried the grass that grows right out of the ground! Re: Things I have learned > > > > I wonder if the juice like trop 50 would be good or you know the drink > mixes that ocean spray and welches have in the single serve packets you > mix in to water I believe they are sweetend with spelnda. > Dana > If you love candles but don't enjoy lighting them or the flame > Please take a look at my scentsy party where you will find over 80 > fragrances. > Lotions, body splashes,, solid perfumes, hand sanitizers, rooms sprays, > are just some of the other wonderful products available. And even for > those animal lovers these adorable stuffed animals with scent packs > inside. > www.kelliehickman.scentsy.us > and shop under Dana's march Bash until March 31st. > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 17, 2012 Report Share Posted March 17, 2012 back some years ago when I tried to do right for only a few weeks, I tried to eat mostly sugar free chocolate turtles and the such. well one time I ate a few and they were so tasty that I decided just to eat all there was in the sack, maybe 12 I think. well maybe 2 or 3 hours later the gas hit me and I all most blew up! I think my wife actually would have preferred I would have! you can't stop it either. once you get to much of that in your system, well it is Katy bar the door and back up out of the way. Things I have learned I have been a foodie and a diabetc for many many years. I managed to learn a few things along the way- hopefully they will help someone else to learn from my mistakes instead of the hard way !! Whatever you call them- sodas, soft drinks, Cokes, refrescos, root beer, dr pepper , mountain dew sprite, crush - they are EVIL !!! No matter if they are diet or sugar free or straight up, they all have harmful chemicals that can suppress your immune system. They are also addictive. Avoid them and train yourself to love water, teas, coffee, or aguas frescas. Aguas frescas are infusiions made from flowers or fruit. They are more natural and have less sugar than straight juice. When you have something to eat, think about the fiber content. In my experience, if you have something at night with fiber in it there is less likelihood of you crashing from low blood sugar. If there is something you LOVE to eat but it has too much anything, look for a substitute. For example, if you like pickles, lets say... sweet pickles, a better option would be sour dills becaue they are not made with sugar. But if you think dills have too much salt, make your own refrigerator dills which dont need the salt for preservation. Or make a fresh pickle of cucumbers, onion, vinegar and olive oil. and mebeb some hot pepper flakes if you like hot things. Hot peppers are good for making you feel happy due to their endorphin content and are also high in viatmin C and make you feel satisfied as well as pepping up the taste buds. When possible avoid processed foods. You dont need the hidden chemicals or salts or sugars. Homeade tastes better, is cheaper and fresher as well and you can make it to your own taste. Some examples are mustard, blender mayonnaise, salsa, salad dressings like ranch or blue cheese or italian ot french. Try to find textures that mimic those of the things you like but are not good for you, like kale chips instead of potato chips, or sweet potato fries instead of white potato fries, steamed tacos instead of hard-fried ones. Little changes add up yo a big difference ! Often, dialysis patients have high phosphorus (vitamin K) leves in their blood and this cases them to be unable to et many things we all love like chocolate and cheese. I have learned to use cream cheese instead my preferred cheese on burgers or in pasta or sandwiches or other things. Whole wheat pasta is better than regular pasta because is has fiber and your body needs that fiber to ruminate on. Whole wheat crackers and cookies are better. Instead of sugar syrup, use agave nectar or just a sprinkle of cinnamon on waffles, etc. Use the pure fruit spreads instead of jelly, or at least preserves which have more fiber thn jelly and have a great texture. Instead of relying on salt for taste use other spices or a squeeze of lime or lemon or a spritz of vinegar. If you feel the need to put something in your mouth, suck on ice. Take one bite at a time, chew it deliberately, and dont pick up another bite until you have swallowed the previous one. Thank God for each bite or sip a you take it. If you MUST have cake or pie, choose one with fruit and/or nuts for the fiber in it. I am not a dietician nor a doctor, just a lay diabetic who wants to help others avoid the pirfalls I have experienced. We all need a little sugar,just choose your poison wisely. (ie: grapes instead of a candy bar ! You might want to join DIABETIC-RECIPE@yahoogroups,com Love and Good Luck, Lavanda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 17, 2012 Report Share Posted March 17, 2012 I went with and his parents to IHOP one time before the kids were born. 's Dad and I had a friendly competition and I beat him by having 17 pancakes to his 15. He live to age 82 and passed in 2007. These were just regular pancakes I I did not put anything but a little butter and syrup on them. I could never wolf down 17 of them now. Things I have learned > > > > > > > > I have been a foodie and a diabetc for many > > > > many years. > > > > > > > > I managed to learn a few things along the > > > > way- hopefully they will help someone else > > > > to learn from my mistakes instead of the > > > > hard way !! > > > > > > > > Whatever you call them- sodas, soft drinks, > > > > Cokes, refrescos, root beer, dr pepper , mountain dew sprite, > > > > crush - they are EVIL !!! > > > > > > > > No matter if they are diet or sugar free or > > > > straight up, they all have harmful chemicals > > > > that can suppress your immune system. > > > > > > > > They are also addictive. > > > > > > > > Avoid them and train yourself to love water, > > > > teas, coffee, or aguas frescas. Aguas frescas > > > > are infusiions made from flowers or fruit. > > > > > > > > They are more natural and have less sugar than straight juice. > > > > > > > > When you have something to eat, think about the fiber content. > > > > > > > > In my experience, if you have something at night with fiber in > > > > it there is less likelihood of you crashing from low blood sugar. > > > > > > > > If there is something you LOVE to eat but it has too much > > > > anything, look for a substitute. > > > > > > > > For example, if you like pickles, lets say... sweet pickles, > > > > a better option would be sour dills becaue they are not > > > > made with sugar. But if you think dills have too much salt, > > > > make your own refrigerator dills which dont need the salt > > > > for preservation. > > > > > > > > Or make a fresh pickle of cucumbers, onion, vinegar and > > > > olive oil. and mebeb some hot pepper flakes if you like hot things. > > > > > > > > Hot peppers are good for making you feel happy due to their > endorphin > > > > content and are also high in viatmin C and make you feel satisfied > > > > as well as pepping up the taste buds. > > > > > > > > When possible avoid processed foods. > > > > > > > > You dont need the hidden chemicals or salts or sugars. > > > > > > > > Homeade tastes better, is cheaper and fresher as well and > > > > you can make it to your own taste. Some examples are > > > > mustard, blender mayonnaise, salsa, salad dressings like > > > > ranch or blue cheese or italian ot french. > > > > > > > > Try to find textures that mimic those of the things you like but > are > > > not > > > > good for you, like kale chips instead of potato chips, or sweet > > potato > > > > fries instead of white potato fries, steamed tacos instead of > > > hard-fried > > > > ones. > > > > > > > > Little changes add up yo a big difference ! > > > > > > > > Often, dialysis patients have high phosphorus > > > > (vitamin K) leves in their blood and this cases them to be unable > to > > et > > > > many > > > > things we all love like chocolate and cheese. > > > > > > > > I have learned to use cream cheese instead > > > > my preferred cheese on burgers or in pasta or sandwiches or > > > > other things. > > > > > > > > Whole wheat pasta is better than regular pasta because is has fiber > > > > and your body needs that fiber to ruminate on. Whole wheat crackers > > > > and cookies are better. > > > > > > > > Instead of sugar syrup, use agave nectar or just a sprinkle of > > cinnamon > > > > on waffles, etc. > > > > > > > > Use the pure fruit spreads instead of jelly, or at least preserves > > > which > > > > have more fiber thn jelly and have a great texture. > > > > > > > > Instead of relying on salt for taste use other spices or a squeeze > of > > > lime > > > > or lemon or a spritz of vinegar. > > > > > > > > If you feel the need to put something in your mouth, suck on ice. > > > > > > > > Take one bite at a time, chew it deliberately, and dont pick up > > > > another bite until you have swallowed the previous one. > > > > > > > > Thank God for each bite or sip a you take it. > > > > > > > > If you MUST have cake or pie, choose one with fruit and/or > > > > nuts for the fiber in it. > > > > > > > > I am not a dietician nor a doctor, just a lay diabetic who > > > > wants to help others avoid the pirfalls I have experienced. > > > > > > > > We all need a little sugar,just choose your poison wisely. (ie: > > grapes > > > > instead of a candy bar ! > > > > > > > > You might want to join > > > > > > > > DIABETIC-RECIPE@yahoogroups,com > > > > > > > > Love and Good Luck, Lavanda > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 17, 2012 Report Share Posted March 17, 2012 There was a program on the PBS channel several years ago about a fat farm in Ohio. It was several episodes long. If dwelt mostly on 3 people who weighed 400-600 pounds. One man almost died just from the weight of his fat pushing down his lungs and heart. He was bed bound and his wife brought him whatever food he wanted. He lost over 300 pounds and was still losing. He was finally able to get up and walk with a lot or occupational therapy. of _____ From: blind-diabetics [mailto:blind-diabetics ] On Behalf Of Mark Ruth Sent: Saturday, March 17, 2012 11:26 AM To: blind-diabetics Subject: Re: Things I have learned what is really bad about smoking is it makes you wish to eat if you can't smoke. I bet if I would have ever had the smoking habit as bad as most, well I would probably be trapped in my house because I couldn't fit out the doors! now I can recall Jane did make you think you were hungry and you would try to eat everything in site. I remember eating some dishes that only very hungry folks would think of eating, but grass makes a lot of people this way. a buddy I knew once had a weight problem as well and he ask his doctor to send him to a fat farm. the doc said he wasn't that fat yet and they wasn't cheap. I always thought fat farms wasn't real, but later I found out if you got the cash there really is places like this where you will drop the weight staying there for one year or how ever long it is. I probably would have started eating worms and bugs just to have something to chew on. maybe would have tried tree bark and maybe a grass hoper or two. may have just tried the grass that grows right out of the ground! Re: Things I have learned > > > > I wonder if the juice like trop 50 would be good or you know the drink > mixes that ocean spray and welches have in the single serve packets you > mix in to water I believe they are sweetend with spelnda. > Dana > If you love candles but don't enjoy lighting them or the flame > Please take a look at my scentsy party where you will find over 80 > fragrances. > Lotions, body splashes,, solid perfumes, hand sanitizers, rooms sprays, > are just some of the other wonderful products available. And even for > those animal lovers these adorable stuffed animals with scent packs > inside. > www.kelliehickman.scentsy.us > and shop under Dana's march Bash until March 31st. > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 17, 2012 Report Share Posted March 17, 2012 I was 5 ft.2, but am now 5 ft. and ½ inch. Gravity wins! _____ From: blind-diabetics [mailto:blind-diabetics ] On Behalf Of Mark Ruth Sent: Saturday, March 17, 2012 11:19 AM To: blind-diabetics Subject: Re: Things I have learned I use to be exactly 6 foot tall, but now when they measure me it is going down and getting closer to 5-11. funny how getting older can cause you to get shorter, but not thinner. maybe it should have been as we age we get taller and this way we really would get thinner as we shot up toward the sky! Things I have learned > > > > > > > > I have been a foodie and a diabetc for many > > many years. > > > > I managed to learn a few things along the > > way- hopefully they will help someone else > > to learn from my mistakes instead of the > > hard way !! > > > > Whatever you call them- sodas, soft drinks, > > Cokes, refrescos, root beer, dr pepper , mountain dew sprite, > > crush - they are EVIL !!! > > > > No matter if they are diet or sugar free or > > straight up, they all have harmful chemicals > > that can suppress your immune system. > > > > They are also addictive. > > > > Avoid them and train yourself to love water, > > teas, coffee, or aguas frescas. Aguas frescas > > are infusiions made from flowers or fruit. > > > > They are more natural and have less sugar than straight juice. > > > > When you have something to eat, think about the fiber content. > > > > In my experience, if you have something at night with fiber in > > it there is less likelihood of you crashing from low blood sugar. > > > > If there is something you LOVE to eat but it has too much > > anything, look for a substitute. > > > > For example, if you like pickles, lets say... sweet pickles, > > a better option would be sour dills becaue they are not > > made with sugar. But if you think dills have too much salt, > > make your own refrigerator dills which dont need the salt > > for preservation. > > > > Or make a fresh pickle of cucumbers, onion, vinegar and > > olive oil. and mebeb some hot pepper flakes if you like hot things. > > > > Hot peppers are good for making you feel happy due to their endorphin > > content and are also high in viatmin C and make you feel satisfied > > as well as pepping up the taste buds. > > > > When possible avoid processed foods. > > > > You dont need the hidden chemicals or salts or sugars. > > > > Homeade tastes better, is cheaper and fresher as well and > > you can make it to your own taste. Some examples are > > mustard, blender mayonnaise, salsa, salad dressings like > > ranch or blue cheese or italian ot french. > > > > Try to find textures that mimic those of the things you like but are > not > > good for you, like kale chips instead of potato chips, or sweet potato > > fries instead of white potato fries, steamed tacos instead of > hard-fried > > ones. > > > > Little changes add up yo a big difference ! > > > > Often, dialysis patients have high phosphorus > > (vitamin K) leves in their blood and this cases them to be unable to et > > many things we all love like chocolate and cheese. > > > > I have learned to use cream cheese instead > > my preferred cheese on burgers or in pasta or sandwiches or > > other things. > > > > Whole wheat pasta is better than regular pasta because is has fiber > > and your body needs that fiber to ruminate on. Whole wheat crackers > > and cookies are better. > > > > Instead of sugar syrup, use agave nectar or just a sprinkle of cinnamon > > on waffles, etc. > > > > Use the pure fruit spreads instead of jelly, or at least preserves > which > > have more fiber thn jelly and have a great texture. > > > > Instead of relying on salt for taste use other spices or a squeeze of > > lime > > or lemon or a spritz of vinegar. > > > > If you feel the need to put something in your mouth, suck on ice. > > > > Take one bite at a time, chew it deliberately, and dont pick up > > another bite until you have swallowed the previous one. > > > > Thank God for each bite or sip a you take it. > > > > If you MUST have cake or pie, choose one with fruit and/or > > nuts for the fiber in it. > > > > I am not a dietician nor a doctor, just a lay diabetic who > > wants to help others avoid the pirfalls I have experienced. > > > > We all need a little sugar,just choose your poison wisely. (ie: grapes > > instead of a candy bar ! > > > > You might want to join > > > > DIABETIC-RECIPE@yahoogroups,com > > > > Love and Good Luck, Lavanda > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 17, 2012 Report Share Posted March 17, 2012 and I used to lie in bed and " talk " to each other and it was so funny! In sound, not smell, LOL. We always said we were going to pick up our feet and fly around the room. But when I stopped drinking regular pop, the funny sounds and flying around the room stopped. I don't drink as much diet pop as I did regular. It is awfully quiet around here! LOL. Things I have learned > > I have been a foodie and a diabetc for many > many years. > > I managed to learn a few things along the > way- hopefully they will help someone else > to learn from my mistakes instead of the > hard way !! > > Whatever you call them- sodas, soft drinks, > Cokes, refrescos, root beer, dr pepper , mountain dew sprite, > crush - they are EVIL !!! > > No matter if they are diet or sugar free or > straight up, they all have harmful chemicals > that can suppress your immune system. > > They are also addictive. > > Avoid them and train yourself to love water, > teas, coffee, or aguas frescas. Aguas frescas > are infusiions made from flowers or fruit. > > They are more natural and have less sugar than straight juice. > > When you have something to eat, think about the fiber content. > > In my experience, if you have something at night with fiber in > it there is less likelihood of you crashing from low blood sugar. > > If there is something you LOVE to eat but it has too much > anything, look for a substitute. > > For example, if you like pickles, lets say... sweet pickles, > a better option would be sour dills becaue they are not > made with sugar. But if you think dills have too much salt, > make your own refrigerator dills which dont need the salt > for preservation. > > Or make a fresh pickle of cucumbers, onion, vinegar and > olive oil. and mebeb some hot pepper flakes if you like hot things. > > Hot peppers are good for making you feel happy due to their endorphin > content and are also high in viatmin C and make you feel satisfied > as well as pepping up the taste buds. > > When possible avoid processed foods. > > You dont need the hidden chemicals or salts or sugars. > > Homeade tastes better, is cheaper and fresher as well and > you can make it to your own taste. Some examples are > mustard, blender mayonnaise, salsa, salad dressings like > ranch or blue cheese or italian ot french. > > Try to find textures that mimic those of the things you like but are not > good for you, like kale chips instead of potato chips, or sweet potato > fries instead of white potato fries, steamed tacos instead of hard-fried > ones. > > Little changes add up yo a big difference ! > > Often, dialysis patients have high phosphorus > (vitamin K) leves in their blood and this cases them to be unable to et > many > things we all love like chocolate and cheese. > > I have learned to use cream cheese instead > my preferred cheese on burgers or in pasta or sandwiches or > other things. > > Whole wheat pasta is better than regular pasta because is has fiber > and your body needs that fiber to ruminate on. Whole wheat crackers > and cookies are better. > > Instead of sugar syrup, use agave nectar or just a sprinkle of cinnamon > on waffles, etc. > > Use the pure fruit spreads instead of jelly, or at least preserves which > have more fiber thn jelly and have a great texture. > > Instead of relying on salt for taste use other spices or a squeeze of > lime > or lemon or a spritz of vinegar. > > If you feel the need to put something in your mouth, suck on ice. > > Take one bite at a time, chew it deliberately, and dont pick up > another bite until you have swallowed the previous one. > > Thank God for each bite or sip a you take it. > > If you MUST have cake or pie, choose one with fruit and/or > nuts for the fiber in it. > > I am not a dietician nor a doctor, just a lay diabetic who > wants to help others avoid the pirfalls I have experienced. > > We all need a little sugar,just choose your poison wisely. (ie: grapes > instead of a candy bar ! > > You might want to join > > DIABETIC-RECIPE@yahoogroups,com > > Love and Good Luck, Lavanda > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 17, 2012 Report Share Posted March 17, 2012 been there and done all that. not proud of it now, but the facts are there and lots of folks who knew me then can tell the stories. ever heard of those guys who on the fourth of July will have a race to see who can eat the most hotdogs in 2 or 3 minutes? can't recall how many, but do remember it was crazy! how did they do it and where did they put it? how did they chew it up enough to get another one down? we can actually eat our selves to death, just like drink our self to death or O D on drugs! life is just to special and we all don't get near enough in some cases. Things I have learned > > > > > > > > I have been a foodie and a diabetc for many > > > > many years. > > > > > > > > I managed to learn a few things along the > > > > way- hopefully they will help someone else > > > > to learn from my mistakes instead of the > > > > hard way !! > > > > > > > > Whatever you call them- sodas, soft drinks, > > > > Cokes, refrescos, root beer, dr pepper , mountain dew sprite, > > > > crush - they are EVIL !!! > > > > > > > > No matter if they are diet or sugar free or > > > > straight up, they all have harmful chemicals > > > > that can suppress your immune system. > > > > > > > > They are also addictive. > > > > > > > > Avoid them and train yourself to love water, > > > > teas, coffee, or aguas frescas. Aguas frescas > > > > are infusiions made from flowers or fruit. > > > > > > > > They are more natural and have less sugar than straight juice. > > > > > > > > When you have something to eat, think about the fiber content. > > > > > > > > In my experience, if you have something at night with fiber in > > > > it there is less likelihood of you crashing from low blood sugar. > > > > > > > > If there is something you LOVE to eat but it has too much > > > > anything, look for a substitute. > > > > > > > > For example, if you like pickles, lets say... sweet pickles, > > > > a better option would be sour dills becaue they are not > > > > made with sugar. But if you think dills have too much salt, > > > > make your own refrigerator dills which dont need the salt > > > > for preservation. > > > > > > > > Or make a fresh pickle of cucumbers, onion, vinegar and > > > > olive oil. and mebeb some hot pepper flakes if you like hot things. > > > > > > > > Hot peppers are good for making you feel happy due to their > endorphin > > > > content and are also high in viatmin C and make you feel satisfied > > > > as well as pepping up the taste buds. > > > > > > > > When possible avoid processed foods. > > > > > > > > You dont need the hidden chemicals or salts or sugars. > > > > > > > > Homeade tastes better, is cheaper and fresher as well and > > > > you can make it to your own taste. Some examples are > > > > mustard, blender mayonnaise, salsa, salad dressings like > > > > ranch or blue cheese or italian ot french. > > > > > > > > Try to find textures that mimic those of the things you like but > are > > > not > > > > good for you, like kale chips instead of potato chips, or sweet > > potato > > > > fries instead of white potato fries, steamed tacos instead of > > > hard-fried > > > > ones. > > > > > > > > Little changes add up yo a big difference ! > > > > > > > > Often, dialysis patients have high phosphorus > > > > (vitamin K) leves in their blood and this cases them to be unable > to > > et > > > > many > > > > things we all love like chocolate and cheese. > > > > > > > > I have learned to use cream cheese instead > > > > my preferred cheese on burgers or in pasta or sandwiches or > > > > other things. > > > > > > > > Whole wheat pasta is better than regular pasta because is has fiber > > > > and your body needs that fiber to ruminate on. Whole wheat crackers > > > > and cookies are better. > > > > > > > > Instead of sugar syrup, use agave nectar or just a sprinkle of > > cinnamon > > > > on waffles, etc. > > > > > > > > Use the pure fruit spreads instead of jelly, or at least preserves > > > which > > > > have more fiber thn jelly and have a great texture. > > > > > > > > Instead of relying on salt for taste use other spices or a squeeze > of > > > lime > > > > or lemon or a spritz of vinegar. > > > > > > > > If you feel the need to put something in your mouth, suck on ice. > > > > > > > > Take one bite at a time, chew it deliberately, and dont pick up > > > > another bite until you have swallowed the previous one. > > > > > > > > Thank God for each bite or sip a you take it. > > > > > > > > If you MUST have cake or pie, choose one with fruit and/or > > > > nuts for the fiber in it. > > > > > > > > I am not a dietician nor a doctor, just a lay diabetic who > > > > wants to help others avoid the pirfalls I have experienced. > > > > > > > > We all need a little sugar,just choose your poison wisely. (ie: > > grapes > > > > instead of a candy bar ! > > > > > > > > You might want to join > > > > > > > > DIABETIC-RECIPE@yahoogroups,com > > > > > > > > Love and Good Luck, Lavanda > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 17, 2012 Report Share Posted March 17, 2012 I use to know a young man back in the 80's who at that time was 28 and weighed 460 pounds and he may have been 5 feet and 6 inches tall. I heard he lost down to 175 pounds by doing it with diet pills and not eating. then later I heard through the grape vine from some of my kin that knew him, that he gained it all back and enough extra that he now is over 500. I also heard he is having a lot of health problems as well. when I did know him at 460, he had to actually hold the bottom of his stomach up with both hands so he could breathe easier. I still had some vision then and would watch him do this. I do know about taking it off and putting it back on later. I've only done it with 89 pounds back in 89 but that was enough. hard to even believe a person could lose the weight he lost and gain it all back and more so easy! I got a cousin who lost over 200 pounds do to his marriage breaking up. he said he was to depressed to eat, so he lost weight instead. then he found some one and got married again and put all that weight back on and more now then ever. this is why fly by night diets never work. we have to change our attitudes and make life style changes and eat to live for the rest of our days on earth. most people say all the time who are on this and that diet fad, I can't wait until this stuff is over so I can eat a horse. they learn nothing and return right back to the same old bad eating habits that got them fat in the first place. I don't know about your town or City where you live, but right here in OKC where I live I bet in just a one square mile around the house we got over 100 restaurants or fast food places. then you go to the grocery store and what do you first smell when you walk in? it is always the fried food at the dely. most store will have maybe 2 or 3 rows of fresh fruit and veggies and the rest is maybe 23 rows of junk. right up at the check out stand is nothing but junk. no wonder this country is so fat and unhealthy! for this reason I'm glad I can't see any more to get my self around to eat more then I need. I can smell it, but can't always know exactly where it is and my wife isn't telling. I don't go in the grocery store any more my self. I make a list and call a cab buddy I know. then I send him in with the list and the money while I sit in the cab and wait on him. if he has any questions he calls me on the cell phone. this way I only buy what is on my list and I don't have to temp my self with the different smells in the store. works grate for me! Re: Things I have learned > > > > I wonder if the juice like trop 50 would be good or you know the drink > mixes that ocean spray and welches have in the single serve packets you > mix in to water I believe they are sweetend with spelnda. > Dana > If you love candles but don't enjoy lighting them or the flame > Please take a look at my scentsy party where you will find over 80 > fragrances. > Lotions, body splashes,, solid perfumes, hand sanitizers, rooms sprays, > are just some of the other wonderful products available. And even for > those animal lovers these adorable stuffed animals with scent packs > inside. > www.kelliehickman.scentsy.us > and shop under Dana's march Bash until March 31st. > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 17, 2012 Report Share Posted March 17, 2012 I don't frequent grocery stores all that much these days since my wife does the shopping, but it used to be and may still be, around here the one thing you can count on are all the wonderful smells from the countless items of fresh baked pastries, donuts, sticky buns, cakes, and pies (not sure if the in-store bakery is near the front, or if they send the aromas from the ovens towards the front). As much as a humungous meal at Big Boys is something Mark may be tempted by, nothing tempts me more than a fresh coconut donut, or even a cream filled donut, or maybe any kind of fresh Danish with flaky pastry. (I better quit this message before I salivate to death!) Dave , ~~ Now available: THE ATTACHÉ! -- From Desert Breeze Publishing ~~ Visit: http://www.authordavidbond.com Upcoming releases: A TIME TO BUILD -- June, 2012 SWEET MUSIC -- October, 2012 A TIME TO HEAL -- February, 2013 OUT OF THE DESERT -- July, 2013 A TIME TO DANCE -- November, 2013 Re: Things I have learned > > > > I wonder if the juice like trop 50 would be good or you know the drink > mixes that ocean spray and welches have in the single serve packets you > mix in to water I believe they are sweetend with spelnda. > Dana > If you love candles but don't enjoy lighting them or the flame > Please take a look at my scentsy party where you will find over 80 > fragrances. > Lotions, body splashes,, solid perfumes, hand sanitizers, rooms sprays, > are just some of the other wonderful products available. And even for > those animal lovers these adorable stuffed animals with scent packs > inside. > www.kelliehickman.scentsy.us > and shop under Dana's march Bash until March 31st. > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 18, 2012 Report Share Posted March 18, 2012 I don't know, but wow. I see that on TV every year around the 4th of July from 's. I don't see how you could enjoy the food while pigging that much. I did when a pie eating contest when I was 14. But I would definitely not enter one now, diabetes or not because you meed good front teeth to bite. Things I have learned > > > > > > > > > > I have been a foodie and a diabetc for many > > > > > many years. > > > > > > > > > > I managed to learn a few things along the > > > > > way- hopefully they will help someone else > > > > > to learn from my mistakes instead of the > > > > > hard way !! > > > > > > > > > > Whatever you call them- sodas, soft drinks, > > > > > Cokes, refrescos, root beer, dr pepper , mountain dew sprite, > > > > > crush - they are EVIL !!! > > > > > > > > > > No matter if they are diet or sugar free or > > > > > straight up, they all have harmful chemicals > > > > > that can suppress your immune system. > > > > > > > > > > They are also addictive. > > > > > > > > > > Avoid them and train yourself to love water, > > > > > teas, coffee, or aguas frescas. Aguas frescas > > > > > are infusiions made from flowers or fruit. > > > > > > > > > > They are more natural and have less sugar than straight juice. > > > > > > > > > > When you have something to eat, think about the fiber content. > > > > > > > > > > In my experience, if you have something at night with fiber in > > > > > it there is less likelihood of you crashing from low blood sugar. > > > > > > > > > > If there is something you LOVE to eat but it has too much > > > > > anything, look for a substitute. > > > > > > > > > > For example, if you like pickles, lets say... sweet pickles, > > > > > a better option would be sour dills becaue they are not > > > > > made with sugar. But if you think dills have too much salt, > > > > > make your own refrigerator dills which dont need the salt > > > > > for preservation. > > > > > > > > > > Or make a fresh pickle of cucumbers, onion, vinegar and > > > > > olive oil. and mebeb some hot pepper flakes if you like hot > things. > > > > > > > > > > Hot peppers are good for making you feel happy due to their > > endorphin > > > > > content and are also high in viatmin C and make you feel > satisfied > > > > > as well as pepping up the taste buds. > > > > > > > > > > When possible avoid processed foods. > > > > > > > > > > You dont need the hidden chemicals or salts or sugars. > > > > > > > > > > Homeade tastes better, is cheaper and fresher as well and > > > > > you can make it to your own taste. Some examples are > > > > > mustard, blender mayonnaise, salsa, salad dressings like > > > > > ranch or blue cheese or italian ot french. > > > > > > > > > > Try to find textures that mimic those of the things you like but > > are > > > > not > > > > > good for you, like kale chips instead of potato chips, or sweet > > > potato > > > > > fries instead of white potato fries, steamed tacos instead of > > > > hard-fried > > > > > ones. > > > > > > > > > > Little changes add up yo a big difference ! > > > > > > > > > > Often, dialysis patients have high phosphorus > > > > > (vitamin K) leves in their blood and this cases them to be unable > > to > > > et > > > > > many > > > > > things we all love like chocolate and cheese. > > > > > > > > > > I have learned to use cream cheese instead > > > > > my preferred cheese on burgers or in pasta or sandwiches or > > > > > other things. > > > > > > > > > > Whole wheat pasta is better than regular pasta because is has > fiber > > > > > and your body needs that fiber to ruminate on. Whole wheat > crackers > > > > > and cookies are better. > > > > > > > > > > Instead of sugar syrup, use agave nectar or just a sprinkle of > > > cinnamon > > > > > on waffles, etc. > > > > > > > > > > Use the pure fruit spreads instead of jelly, or at least > preserves > > > > which > > > > > have more fiber thn jelly and have a great texture. > > > > > > > > > > Instead of relying on salt for taste use other spices or a > squeeze > > of > > > > lime > > > > > or lemon or a spritz of vinegar. > > > > > > > > > > If you feel the need to put something in your mouth, suck on ice. > > > > > > > > > > Take one bite at a time, chew it deliberately, and dont pick up > > > > > another bite until you have swallowed the previous one. > > > > > > > > > > Thank God for each bite or sip a you take it. > > > > > > > > > > If you MUST have cake or pie, choose one with fruit and/or > > > > > nuts for the fiber in it. > > > > > > > > > > I am not a dietician nor a doctor, just a lay diabetic who > > > > > wants to help others avoid the pirfalls I have experienced. > > > > > > > > > > We all need a little sugar,just choose your poison wisely. (ie: > > > grapes > > > > > instead of a candy bar ! > > > > > > > > > > You might want to join > > > > > > > > > > DIABETIC-RECIPE@yahoogroups,com > > > > > > > > > > Love and Good Luck, Lavanda > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 18, 2012 Report Share Posted March 18, 2012 I didn't know cabbies would do that. I guess they'll let you wait in the cab if you're paying them. They usually tell me like in Walgreens that their not allowed to go in. Becky Re: Things I have learned > > > > > > > > I wonder if the juice like trop 50 would be good or you know the drink > > mixes that ocean spray and welches have in the single serve packets you > > mix in to water I believe they are sweetend with spelnda. > > Dana > > If you love candles but don't enjoy lighting them or the flame > > Please take a look at my scentsy party where you will find over 80 > > fragrances. > > Lotions, body splashes,, solid perfumes, hand sanitizers, rooms sprays, > > are just some of the other wonderful products available. And even for > > those animal lovers these adorable stuffed animals with scent packs > > inside. > > www.kelliehickman.scentsy.us > > and shop under Dana's march Bash until March 31st. > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 18, 2012 Report Share Posted March 18, 2012 o buddy! let me tell you about a apple fritter from ducken doughnuts. the one's that are huge around and very flat. they are to die fore! haven't had one in about six weeks and won't ever have another whole one again by my self at one time. there is a place only 25 miles from here that has baby fritters and I may as a treat have one baby fritter some day to baby my self. I love doughnuts of any kind, but the fritter is the best. one time long years ago a buddy and I went to a doughnut place at 3 a.m because this is when the fresh doughnuts were coming out of the ovens. we both loved doughnuts, so we ordered 3 dozen all mixed up and together we ate all but 4. so we ate 32 between us and when we called the cab to leave, the man ask us if we needed a to go box. can't believe I didn't take those last 4, but at that moment I think I was in the middle of a sugar over load and I had to get out of that place in a big hurry. another time I had the wants for a apple fritter. we live on the south side and the ducken doughnut place the closest to us was on the North side of town. Well cabs are the only way 2 blind folks married can get around, so I called a taxi and I paid round trip to go get 2 apple fritters and a large coffee, $7 for the fritters and coffee and $42 round trip cab fare. only spent $49 that evening to satisfy my craving for a apple fritter and it could only come from one place on the other side of the city! when you are a over eater and addicted to food as I was most of my life, well you will do just about anything and everything to get the fix you can't live with out and you have to have it right this moment. those smells in a store is the biggest reason why I no longer go in the store to shop. if I can't smell it, then it isn't making me dribble on my self. ever went shopping at Sam's when they are passing out the goody's to sample? you can actually make a meal if you make enough rounds through the store eating all the samples. I use to know a x cab driver who went to work for 7-11 and his job was to deliver fresh doughnuts and remove and pitch out the day old doughnuts. well he ask me if I wanted the day old doughnuts when he was in my side of town, because he was throwing them away. so I being the over eater of OKC said hell yes! so for about one year he brings me a garbage sack maybe twice a week about 4 a.m and my butt is always out there waiting on him. all the neighbors got free doughnuts and loved them. we froze some of them and had them later. our dogs even enjoyed some left over seven eleven doughnuts. every kind you can think of that they made in there own bakery. I tried them all and I ate a dump truck load of doughnuts that season and never did I tire of them. thank God he gave up that job or I would all ready be dead! those were the days though and what memories I got of so much food and so many pounds and so many health issues now! I was certainly doing it my way for sure! Re: Things I have learned > > > > I wonder if the juice like trop 50 would be good or you know the drink > mixes that ocean spray and welches have in the single serve packets you > mix in to water I believe they are sweetend with spelnda. > Dana > If you love candles but don't enjoy lighting them or the flame > Please take a look at my scentsy party where you will find over 80 > fragrances. > Lotions, body splashes,, solid perfumes, hand sanitizers, rooms sprays, > are just some of the other wonderful products available. And even for > those animal lovers these adorable stuffed animals with scent packs > inside. > www.kelliehickman.scentsy.us > and shop under Dana's march Bash until March 31st. > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 18, 2012 Report Share Posted March 18, 2012 cabs here in the city charge $2 per mile and $18 per hour wait time when the timer is on. this figures out to be 30 cents a minute. of course if you got a personal driver like we have had for about 12 years, you and he can agree on a flat rate for things like grocery stores. you won't save a lot, but all you do save from ride to ride will add up in a month. actually paying a cab isn't any different then making a car payment and all the up keep that goes with it. it's nothing to spend $500 a month for the right to be independent and take a cab. we use to spend twice this amount when I was working too, but now we have other ways of taking care of business that doesn't always cost as much as a cab. Re: Things I have learned > > > > > > > > I wonder if the juice like trop 50 would be good or you know the drink > > mixes that ocean spray and welches have in the single serve packets you > > mix in to water I believe they are sweetend with spelnda. > > Dana > > If you love candles but don't enjoy lighting them or the flame > > Please take a look at my scentsy party where you will find over 80 > > fragrances. > > Lotions, body splashes,, solid perfumes, hand sanitizers, rooms sprays, > > are just some of the other wonderful products available. And even for > > those animal lovers these adorable stuffed animals with scent packs > > inside. > > www.kelliehickman.scentsy.us > > and shop under Dana's march Bash until March 31st. > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 18, 2012 Report Share Posted March 18, 2012 Dear Mark that ever happen's I'll try it but so far it has not been a problem but will keep that idea in mind. Sincerely Bower From: blind-diabetics [mailto:blind-diabetics ] On Behalf Of Mark Ruth Sent: Saturday, March 17, 2012 4:19 AM To: blind-diabetics Subject: Re: Things I have learned now here is what you do. if the company is staying just a bit longer then you wish and you are ready for them to leave, but they have decided to just stay until dinner. you eat the whole bag of that sugar free candy and relax. in a small amount of time the sugar free will hit you and then they will be more then happy to leave your home in a big hurry! works every time! take it from the pig who knows it does for a fact. folks just simply move away from you and can't seem to get far enough away to fast. Things I have learned I have been a foodie and a diabetc for many many years. I managed to learn a few things along the way- hopefully they will help someone else to learn from my mistakes instead of the hard way !! Whatever you call them- sodas, soft drinks, Cokes, refrescos, root beer, dr pepper , mountain dew sprite, crush - they are EVIL !!! No matter if they are diet or sugar free or straight up, they all have harmful chemicals that can suppress your immune system. They are also addictive. Avoid them and train yourself to love water, teas, coffee, or aguas frescas. Aguas frescas are infusiions made from flowers or fruit. They are more natural and have less sugar than straight juice. When you have something to eat, think about the fiber content. In my experience, if you have something at night with fiber in it there is less likelihood of you crashing from low blood sugar. If there is something you LOVE to eat but it has too much anything, look for a substitute. For example, if you like pickles, lets say... sweet pickles, a better option would be sour dills becaue they are not made with sugar. But if you think dills have too much salt, make your own refrigerator dills which dont need the salt for preservation. Or make a fresh pickle of cucumbers, onion, vinegar and olive oil. and mebeb some hot pepper flakes if you like hot things. Hot peppers are good for making you feel happy due to their endorphin content and are also high in viatmin C and make you feel satisfied as well as pepping up the taste buds. When possible avoid processed foods. You dont need the hidden chemicals or salts or sugars. Homeade tastes better, is cheaper and fresher as well and you can make it to your own taste. Some examples are mustard, blender mayonnaise, salsa, salad dressings like ranch or blue cheese or italian ot french. Try to find textures that mimic those of the things you like but are not good for you, like kale chips instead of potato chips, or sweet potato fries instead of white potato fries, steamed tacos instead of hard-fried ones. Little changes add up yo a big difference ! Often, dialysis patients have high phosphorus (vitamin K) leves in their blood and this cases them to be unable to et many things we all love like chocolate and cheese. I have learned to use cream cheese instead my preferred cheese on burgers or in pasta or sandwiches or other things. Whole wheat pasta is better than regular pasta because is has fiber and your body needs that fiber to ruminate on. Whole wheat crackers and cookies are better. Instead of sugar syrup, use agave nectar or just a sprinkle of cinnamon on waffles, etc. Use the pure fruit spreads instead of jelly, or at least preserves which have more fiber thn jelly and have a great texture. Instead of relying on salt for taste use other spices or a squeeze of lime or lemon or a spritz of vinegar. If you feel the need to put something in your mouth, suck on ice. Take one bite at a time, chew it deliberately, and dont pick up another bite until you have swallowed the previous one. Thank God for each bite or sip a you take it. If you MUST have cake or pie, choose one with fruit and/or nuts for the fiber in it. I am not a dietician nor a doctor, just a lay diabetic who wants to help others avoid the pirfalls I have experienced. We all need a little sugar,just choose your poison wisely. (ie: grapes instead of a candy bar ! You might want to join DIABETIC-RECIPE@yahoogroups,com Love and Good Luck, Lavanda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 18, 2012 Report Share Posted March 18, 2012 I don't know the answer to that. For the most part I have manage to stay off of high sugar stuff but once in a grate while like a birthday party or something like that or dearing thanksgiving and Christmas something like that then I might cheat a little. Take care, Sincerely Bower From: blind-diabetics [mailto:blind-diabetics ] On Behalf Of Lora Leggett Sent: Saturday, March 17, 2012 4:56 AM To: blind-diabetics Subject: Re: Things I have learned Is it really bad for us to eat one of those little hard butterscotch candies? I just put one in my mouth and suck on it until it finally gets too small and dissipates. I probably do that once or twice a week and also my husband has those fruit slice gumdrops and once in a while when my mouth and throat feel really dry I pop one of those in my mouth and it takes sometimes ten minutes for it to finally get small where I can swallow it. I do not really know how much sugar one of those tiny pieces of candy have but I figure one of those would prevent me from eating a small meal that would contain a lot more. Things I have learned > > I have been a foodie and a diabetc for many > many years. > > I managed to learn a few things along the > way- hopefully they will help someone else > to learn from my mistakes instead of the > hard way !! > > Whatever you call them- sodas, soft drinks, > Cokes, refrescos, root beer, dr pepper , mountain dew sprite, > crush - they are EVIL !!! > > No matter if they are diet or sugar free or > straight up, they all have harmful chemicals > that can suppress your immune system. > > They are also addictive. > > Avoid them and train yourself to love water, > teas, coffee, or aguas frescas. Aguas frescas > are infusiions made from flowers or fruit. > > They are more natural and have less sugar than straight juice. > > When you have something to eat, think about the fiber content. > > In my experience, if you have something at night with fiber in > it there is less likelihood of you crashing from low blood sugar. > > If there is something you LOVE to eat but it has too much > anything, look for a substitute. > > For example, if you like pickles, lets say... sweet pickles, > a better option would be sour dills becaue they are not > made with sugar. But if you think dills have too much salt, > make your own refrigerator dills which dont need the salt > for preservation. > > Or make a fresh pickle of cucumbers, onion, vinegar and > olive oil. and mebeb some hot pepper flakes if you like hot things. > > Hot peppers are good for making you feel happy due to their endorphin > content and are also high in viatmin C and make you feel satisfied > as well as pepping up the taste buds. > > When possible avoid processed foods. > > You dont need the hidden chemicals or salts or sugars. > > Homeade tastes better, is cheaper and fresher as well and > you can make it to your own taste. Some examples are > mustard, blender mayonnaise, salsa, salad dressings like > ranch or blue cheese or italian ot french. > > Try to find textures that mimic those of the things you like but are not > good for you, like kale chips instead of potato chips, or sweet potato > fries instead of white potato fries, steamed tacos instead of hard-fried > ones. > > Little changes add up yo a big difference ! > > Often, dialysis patients have high phosphorus > (vitamin K) leves in their blood and this cases them to be unable to et > many > things we all love like chocolate and cheese. > > I have learned to use cream cheese instead > my preferred cheese on burgers or in pasta or sandwiches or > other things. > > Whole wheat pasta is better than regular pasta because is has fiber > and your body needs that fiber to ruminate on. Whole wheat crackers > and cookies are better. > > Instead of sugar syrup, use agave nectar or just a sprinkle of cinnamon > on waffles, etc. > > Use the pure fruit spreads instead of jelly, or at least preserves which > have more fiber thn jelly and have a great texture. > > Instead of relying on salt for taste use other spices or a squeeze of lime > or lemon or a spritz of vinegar. > > If you feel the need to put something in your mouth, suck on ice. > > Take one bite at a time, chew it deliberately, and dont pick up > another bite until you have swallowed the previous one. > > Thank God for each bite or sip a you take it. > > If you MUST have cake or pie, choose one with fruit and/or > nuts for the fiber in it. > > I am not a dietician nor a doctor, just a lay diabetic who > wants to help others avoid the pirfalls I have experienced. > > We all need a little sugar,just choose your poison wisely. (ie: grapes > instead of a candy bar ! > > You might want to join > > DIABETIC-RECIPE@yahoogroups,com > > Love and Good Luck, Lavanda > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 18, 2012 Report Share Posted March 18, 2012 We have a Dunkin Donuts a mile down the road. When we treat ourselves to donuts for breakfast (about once a month), it's toasted coconut for me! Dave ~~ Now available: THE ATTACHÉ! -- From Desert Breeze Publishing ~~ Visit: http://www.authordavidbond.com Upcoming releases: A TIME TO BUILD -- June, 2012 SWEET MUSIC -- October, 2012 A TIME TO HEAL -- February, 2013 OUT OF THE DESERT -- July, 2013 A TIME TO DANCE -- November, 2013 Re: Things I have learned > > > > I wonder if the juice like trop 50 would be good or you know the drink > mixes that ocean spray and welches have in the single serve packets you > mix in to water I believe they are sweetend with spelnda. > Dana > If you love candles but don't enjoy lighting them or the flame > Please take a look at my scentsy party where you will find over 80 > fragrances. > Lotions, body splashes,, solid perfumes, hand sanitizers, rooms sprays, > are just some of the other wonderful products available. And even for > those animal lovers these adorable stuffed animals with scent packs > inside. > www.kelliehickman.scentsy.us > and shop under Dana's march Bash until March 31st. > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 18, 2012 Report Share Posted March 18, 2012 Hi, Sav-A-Lot, a discount grocer, took over a store from a high class crocery store that didn’t make it. This particular location had a bakery located just as you enter the store and Sav-A-Lot kept the bakery where it was. Man, this is cruel and unusual treatment. All you can think about as you shop is the smell of those fresh baked goodies. (very sad face) Cy From: blind-diabetics [mailto:blind-diabetics ] On Behalf Of dave Bond Sent: Saturday, March 17, 2012 4:04 PM To: blind-diabetics Subject: Re: Things I have learned I don't frequent grocery stores all that much these days since my wife does the shopping, but it used to be and may still be, around here the one thing you can count on are all the wonderful smells from the countless items of fresh baked pastries, donuts, sticky buns, cakes, and pies (not sure if the in-store bakery is near the front, or if they send the aromas from the ovens towards the front). As much as a humungous meal at Big Boys is something Mark may be tempted by, nothing tempts me more than a fresh coconut donut, or even a cream filled donut, or maybe any kind of fresh Danish with flaky pastry. (I better quit this message before I salivate to death!) Dave , ~~ Now available: THE ATTACHÉ! -- From Desert Breeze Publishing ~~ Visit: http://www.authordavidbond.com Upcoming releases: A TIME TO BUILD -- June, 2012 SWEET MUSIC -- October, 2012 A TIME TO HEAL -- February, 2013 OUT OF THE DESERT -- July, 2013 A TIME TO DANCE -- November, 2013 Re: Things I have learned > > > > I wonder if the juice like trop 50 would be good or you know the drink > mixes that ocean spray and welches have in the single serve packets you > mix in to water I believe they are sweetend with spelnda. > Dana > If you love candles but don't enjoy lighting them or the flame > Please take a look at my scentsy party where you will find over 80 > fragrances. > Lotions, body splashes,, solid perfumes, hand sanitizers, rooms sprays, > are just some of the other wonderful products available. And even for > those animal lovers these adorable stuffed animals with scent packs > inside. > www.kelliehickman.scentsy.us > and shop under Dana's march Bash until March 31st. > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 22, 2012 Report Share Posted March 22, 2012 ramon noodles Betty Emmons Things I have learned I have been a foodie and a diabetc for many many years. I managed to learn a few things along the way- hopefully they will help someone else to learn from my mistakes instead of the hard way !! Whatever you call them- sodas, soft drinks, Cokes, refrescos, root beer, dr pepper , mountain dew sprite, crush - they are EVIL !!! No matter if they are diet or sugar free or straight up, they all have harmful chemicals that can suppress your immune system. They are also addictive. Avoid them and train yourself to love water, teas, coffee, or aguas frescas. Aguas frescas are infusiions made from flowers or fruit. They are more natural and have less sugar than straight juice. When you have something to eat, think about the fiber content. In my experience, if you have something at night with fiber in it there is less likelihood of you crashing from low blood sugar. If there is something you LOVE to eat but it has too much anything, look for a substitute. For example, if you like pickles, lets say... sweet pickles, a better option would be sour dills becaue they are not made with sugar. But if you think dills have too much salt, make your own refrigerator dills which dont need the salt for preservation. Or make a fresh pickle of cucumbers, onion, vinegar and olive oil. and mebeb some hot pepper flakes if you like hot things. Hot peppers are good for making you feel happy due to their endorphin content and are also high in viatmin C and make you feel satisfied as well as pepping up the taste buds. When possible avoid processed foods. You dont need the hidden chemicals or salts or sugars. Homeade tastes better, is cheaper and fresher as well and you can make it to your own taste. Some examples are mustard, blender mayonnaise, salsa, salad dressings like ranch or blue cheese or italian ot french. Try to find textures that mimic those of the things you like but are not good for you, like kale chips instead of potato chips, or sweet potato fries instead of white potato fries, steamed tacos instead of hard-fried ones. Little changes add up yo a big difference ! Often, dialysis patients have high phosphorus (vitamin K) leves in their blood and this cases them to be unable to et many things we all love like chocolate and cheese. I have learned to use cream cheese instead my preferred cheese on burgers or in pasta or sandwiches or other things. Whole wheat pasta is better than regular pasta because is has fiber and your body needs that fiber to ruminate on. Whole wheat crackers and cookies are better. Instead of sugar syrup, use agave nectar or just a sprinkle of cinnamon on waffles, etc. Use the pure fruit spreads instead of jelly, or at least preserves which have more fiber thn jelly and have a great texture. Instead of relying on salt for taste use other spices or a squeeze of lime or lemon or a spritz of vinegar. If you feel the need to put something in your mouth, suck on ice. Take one bite at a time, chew it deliberately, and dont pick up another bite until you have swallowed the previous one. Thank God for each bite or sip a you take it. If you MUST have cake or pie, choose one with fruit and/or nuts for the fiber in it. I am not a dietician nor a doctor, just a lay diabetic who wants to help others avoid the pirfalls I have experienced. We all need a little sugar,just choose your poison wisely. (ie: grapes instead of a candy bar ! You might want to join DIABETIC-RECIPE@yahoogroups,com Love and Good Luck, Lavanda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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