Diabetes and mental health

[Shaz51]

morning @Alittleorange , @Dimity 

true it is not easy, and we still need some carbs 

yes, Facebook is promoting all this stuff, and it can be overwhelming, and not helpful 

we are having a salad plate for lunch or a salad wrap 

trying to drink more water 

everything in moderation 

not sure about apple cider vinegar, 

how are you going today 

@Jacques , @Healandlove , @Judi9877 , @SmilingGecko 

[Alittleorange]

Hi @Shaz51 

am a little tired today after doing night shift last night, thank God for weekends.

Salad is so healthy and so un-me, am more of a vegie person but the trick and problem with diabetes is in finding variety and beyond sugar which is simple what other problem items are.

i saw a dietician on doctors orders and they give some assistance but very soon after that you are on your own.

If you believe my friend and the youtube propaganda apple cider vinegar is a miracle cure. Still, who believes in miracles?

have a good day.

Alittleorange

[SmilingGecko]

SMILING GECKOES AMERICAN GOULASH 🦎

@Alittleorange @Shaz51 @Dimity @Judi9877 @Healandlove 

I tried this and adapted it slightly to make it diabetic friendly and gluten free. Its simple ingredients yet it really tastes quite amazing!!! I don't know why I didn't cook this earlier. It will be on my regular rotation for sure!

If you are getting bored with your diabetic diet and want something with taste then this meal is easy to make under 30 minutes! Plus its all in one pot so hardly any fuss or washing up.  I wish I had of known about this recipe years ago.

The Keto Sauce is low carb and sugar free and really lifts this recipe. I use the Celebrate Health brand of keto BBQ sauce. The Konjac penne is a diabetic low carb pasta option that can be easily folded into the recipe in minutes! Its usually sold at supermarkets but you can always buy direct online from the manufacturer.

Instead of soy sauce I use Coconut aminos which tastes a lot better. Its a sweeter taste and is good if you cannot have soy in your diet. I love Coconut aminos I wouldn't be without it. it can be used in place of soy in stir fries. Once you try coconut aminos you wont go back to using soy sauce ever again lol!

For something that has only basic ingredients the flavours meld and it produces a wonderfully sweet tasting dish. The best comfort food!

Anyway here is the recipe for one person. Adjust quantities for your household!

Ingredients

• 1 Tbsp Coconut oil
• 1 brown onion 
• Garlic paste
• 1 carrot and 1 zucchini diced
• 250g mince beef 
• 1/2 can diced tomatoes
• A dash of Keto BBQ Sauce
• 2 Tbsp Coconut aminos
• 2 whole bay leaves (optional) 
• 1/2 tsp dried oregano 
• 1/2 tsp dried basil 
• Vegeta vegetable stock powder
• 1/2 cup water 
• 1 pkt Konjac low carb penne
• salt to taste 

Method

• Dice the onion. Sauté onion and minced garlic in a large pot with the coconut oil over medium heat until the onions are translucent. While the onion and garlic are sautéing, dice the carrots and zucchini, then add them to the pot and continue to sauté 
• Add the minced beef to the pot with the vegetables and continue to sauté over medium until the beef is cooked through. 
• Add the diced tomatoes, BBQ tomato sauce, Coconut aminos, bay leaves, oregano, basil, Vegeta and water to the pot. Stir to combine, place a lid on the pot, and allow it to come up to a boil. Once boiling, turn it down to low, and let the sauce simmer for 30 minutes with the lid on, stirring occasionally.
• After the sauce has simmered for 30 minutes, add the Konjac penne and stir to combine. 
• Add salt to taste. Remove the bay leaves, then serve.

[Alittleorange]

Hi @SmilingGecko 

it looks delicious, once I had the pleasure of eating goulash in Prague, not quite Hungary but very nearby and loved it.

This looks very enticing as well, diabetes is such a bugger of a thing but sharing and helping with ideas can certainly help in adjusting.

Thanks

Alittleorange

[SmilingGecko]

Hey @Alittleorange thanks for your response! Hungarian goulash is slightly different to American goulash going by the internet. This version is really flavoursome! I was diagnosed with diabetes a while back and had to cut out even healthy treats! My body has adjusted and I do quite well despite restrictive food choices. I prefer living this way now because my overall health is a lot better. But you can't do a lot of things you used to do! It can feel lousy to begin with but over time your body adjusts and it becomes a lifestyle thing. 

[Shaz51]

Hello @SmilingGecko , @Alittleorange , @Dimity , @Judi9877 , @Healandlove @Jynx , @rav3n 

My diabetes goes up and down all the time , find it hard to get the right balance 

[Dimity]

@SmilingGecko do you still make sweet potato bites? I was looking for the recipe .

but can't find it. I think you used vegan cheese and panko breadcrumbs. I'll probably use parmesan or another hard cheese.

Update: I found the recipe at Weight Watchers 

[SmilingGecko]

@Dimity I haven't made them in a while as theres no vegan cheese available where I am.

I use "Orgran" brand panko breadcrumbs and "Made With Plants" brand vegan parmesan. These are both gluten free by the way

You said you found the recipe but I will put it up here again

https://www.weightwatchers.com/au/recipe/annas-sweet-potato-bites/60efb481d2733403f6b9dac9

[Alittleorange]

@SmilingGecko 

thanks for that, for me the biggest shift would not be in the goulash but the dipping bread, most fun part of the meal.

I agree thought that after adjusting my diet, not quite as restrictively as yours yet I believe, and doing a bit of adjusting that my diet is actually far healthier.

Have a great day

Alittleorange

[Dimity]

Hello @SmilingGecko here's the Diabetes thread.

I discovered DASH several weeks ago. I've got the grapefruit in the fridge atm.