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My partner has had type 2 diabetes for the past 10 years. Since I've been with him (13 months now), I've become the cook- and have been able to make some good, positive changes. He's cut way down on processed foods and I've been able to make substitutions in our food that he can definitely live with.
That's the good side.
The not-so-good side is trying to get him to eat on a regular basis. He knows that he needs to, it's just a matter of finding something that he will eat. We've got the sweet stuff down. Now I'm looking for something more savory. We've gone the hard boiled egg route, and he's getting sick of those. He is not a fan of nuts at all, and is pretty much "meh" about just eating a plain piece of cheese.
Part of the issue is that his bs is high in the mornings, and we are trying to get him to eat something close to bedtime to see if that will help.
(If it matters, cholesterol is not an issue for him.)
My partner has had type 2 diabetes for the past 10 years. Since I've been with him (13 months now), I've become the cook- and have been able to make some good, positive changes. He's cut way down on processed foods and I've been able to make substitutions in our food that he can definitely live with.
That's the good side.
The not-so-good side is trying to get him to eat on a regular basis. He knows that he needs to, it's just a matter of finding something that he will eat. We've got the sweet stuff down. Now I'm looking for something more savory. We've gone the hard boiled egg route, and he's getting sick of those. He is not a fan of nuts at all, and is pretty much "meh" about just eating a plain piece of cheese.
Part of the issue is that his bs is high in the mornings, and we are trying to get him to eat something close to bedtime to see if that will help.
(If it matters, cholesterol is not an issue for him.)
Any ideas or links would be greatly appreciated!
Netrition is a great place to purchase low carb food:
On these websites I regularly purchase the Country Biscuit mix, Chocolate Chip Cookie mix, the low carb bread mixes, Pizza dough mix, etc. Note that Hold the Carbs (also known as LC Foods) also sells freshly baked stuff life pizza crust and bread. I highly recommend the pizza crust (3 to a bag), which you keep frozen until ready to use.
For my breakfast, I usually make a pan of fritatas. Here is my receipe:
One, I use a cast iron skillet, for it will end up in the oven. Just make sure your skillet is approved for the oven.
Heat said skillet on stove top (medium). Add some olive oil to coat, then some chopped onion and/or minced garlic, and saute some.
Meanwhile, in my food processor, I use 5 or 6 large eggs, plus a carton of egg whites (or, 12 eggs, whatever; lately I have been using a carton of Eggbeaters Southwestern style eggs), and I get the eggs processed well, adding some sea salt, garlic powder and pepper. I usually let the processor go for about 5 minutes, which makes the eggs more 'fluffy'.
Meanwhile, in the skillet, add: spinach (about a cup or so); mushrooms (fresh or small can); meat (I usually chop up some cooked ham and sausage), and anything else that strikes your fancy (bell pepper, for instance).
Now, pour in the egg mixture, and sorta stir everything up. Now, top everything with cheese: I use a handful of Parmesean cheese, some grated cheddar, and some goat cheese, if available. Simply put, use your favorite cheese.
Now, turn the oven boiler on to 'high' (actually, do so at the outset). Place the skillet in oven, and cook for about 8 minutes. You do not want to burn the topping, but it should be a nice golden brown. In my oven, I usually put the skillet on the lower rack for half the time, then move to the top.
Many thanks! I know it's tough without knowing what he likes or doesn't like, but I definitely do appreciate the links to the websites. And legalsea, that fritata sounds great!
A Greek yogurt without added sugar (generally those 80 or 100 calorie ones will work) makes a good snack before bed. Greek yogurt has a lot more protein than regular yogurt, so it's worth the extra expense. Berries are also a good snack.
If he's on insulin, then I can see where skipping meals would not be good for him, but otherwise, snacking might not be that important. A lot of times I only eat one meal a day and my blood glucose remains fairly stable throughout the day. Lifting weights seems to help lower my morning blood glucose readings a lot more than having a snack before bed.
If he's on insulin, then I can see where skipping meals would not be good for him, but otherwise, snacking might not be that important. A lot of times I only eat one meal a day and my blood glucose remains fairly stable throughout the day. Lifting weights seems to help lower my morning blood glucose readings a lot more than having a snack before bed.
No, he's not on insulin. The number one thing that we've been told though is, yes, to eat regularly. It's my impression that it is important for him to do what he can through diet and exercise to keep the blood sugar as regular as he can, without totally relying on the medication to do it.
Thanks for the suggestion about the berries. We'll add those to the rotation of the nighttime snacks.
One of my favs is a celery rib or two stuffed with peanut butter, cream cheese or pimento cheese. I make my own pimento cheese.
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