Why is It That Healthy Food Tastes so Awful

I imagine that maybe your mum's diabetes levels are not too high, is she on meds? I am being told to be strict with carbs and sugar and I did manage to manage it myself for several years but knew that eventually I would need the meds. Maybe I can reverse again if I try really hard.

Tonight is 'friend round for dinner night' so we are having my home made chicken curry with Bombay potatoes AND rice lol, also some bought onion bhajis. Once a week treat or else you would go barmy depriving yourself all the time.

Lynibis she had type 1 diabetes and don't know how but she did manage to control it until in the last few weeks of her life that when she went mad started to eat everything she could lol

Leannexxx Sorry, did not realise your mother had passed. Well to be honest if I feel that I am on my way out I am going to do the same and enjoy the time left!

Lynibis doctors still tried to stop her tho lol but no one was stopping her from eating a kfc

Thanks. I do drink herbal teas and have now cut out all sugar (again), sometimes with a little honey in the tea as it is natural and not refined sugar. I can't physically eat until about noon as I find that once I start eating I find it hard to stop and it just gets my stomach growling for more! I am currently doing what I said above for lunch and then I eat a good evening meal with carbs as you have to get your energy from somewhere and a daily portion is allowed. I am finding it works for me but it is hard to stop the cravings for carbs and sugar.

Lynibis sorry to butt in again you can still eat pasta wheat one is best for people with diabetes

Lynibis Yes i know what you mean L, but i find a banana or other fruits help to satisfy the sugar craving

I think part of losing weight is not to punish yourself too much , have a little of what you want

I love chocolate and i can never resist buying a bar at the supermarket

Thank goodness thats mainly only once a week

Leannexxx Gosh, there are is so much conflicting advice from medics. I was told to limit pasta as it is made from flour and flour is the worst culprit lol, hence not too much bread. I am going to get out the advice sheets I was given way back and have a good old read, trouble is, as new discoveries are made about conditions the advice changes.

Lynibis from what my mum was told white pasta is not good but wheat one was thing people will tell all different information but it's what ever works for you hope you enjoy your curry tonight lol

telmel that's what I mean though. I am absolutely fine while not eating as I am not craving for anything but as soon as I have finished my evening meal I am looking around for something sweet. I read that there is a good reason for that in the way our bodies react but can't remember it now. My worst time is from about mid afternoon onwards, but before that I can happily fast all day. I don't because I know my body needs sustenance after all those hours, but it does seem to work for me. I told the nurse because you are meant to take the meds in morning with food but she said take it when it best suits my lifestyle, so I take it before the heavy meal.

Lynibis It must be tough for you L , i feel so blessed i dont have to worry about medication, surprising as i wasnt exactly that healthy in my younger days

Its a constant battle to stay healthy now with so much junk and chemicals in our foods

Trying to find a healthy balance is very difficult

Yes, hopefully I can go back to that once I have got my levels down but at the moment don't want to get them any higher.

Lynibis This freebie was posted a couple of months ago. Perhaps this would give you some ideas.

https://www.latestdeals.co.uk/freebies/selection-free-cookbooks-diabeticshard-copy-diabetes-9800

RegularComper90 thanks everso, will definitely send off for that.

Yes, I must admit I love spicy food. Not too good with sloppy stuff like courgettes though! Cannot stand moussaka, those slimy aubergines make me feel a bit yuk. Sometimes you forget about doing the simple things you describe. I will give it a go.

I love the packets of ready prepared spices and herbs from Iceland in the freezer section. Ready minced garlic, ginger, chilli and at £1 a pack they are such good value, saves all the flaffing around.

Lynibis I am a big fan of the lazy garlic, ginger and chilli! As you say, can't be bothered faffing. I usually keep my veg as crunchy as possible and enjoy it more. Made a yummy curry the other day to 'use up' veg in the fridge. Threw it all in with spices, and tinned tomatoes and coconut milk. Was lovely and most likely healthy.

If you like lentils, it's another way to bulk meals out, but especially nice comfort style foods coming into autumn, without adding too many complex carbs.

Thank you beccatavender I will definitely have a look. I need to get myself organised. I am not sure whether it is better to live alone and then you develop a can't be bothered attitude to cooking or in a family where you have to cook, like it or not!

I can happily steer clear of ketchup and brown sauce, but I love seafood sauce (I make my own) and those jars of Chicken Tonight, Honey and Mustard are delicious. This was for Imnotcheap but I clicked wrong reply button!

Batch cooking may be an option once you know what meals you like @Lynibis

beccatavender Yes, I do that, especially with curry. Always nice to know I have a homemade curry in the freezer, usually plenty of the bombay potatoes too. I am going to try my hand at making some onion bhajis, have bought the gram flour just got to get into cooking mode now.

If you like Indian food , try this https://www.indianhealthyrecipes.com/cauliflower-curry-recipe

Lynibis

beccatavender Great, thanks again I will copy all these tips onto my online recipe file.