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Flute, I don't worry about carbs except in starches. I figure that non root veggies are pretty much safe as the carbs take a long time to be accessed by the body in most non starchy veggies. Because I have cut added sugars and other sweeteners, starches, and other freely accessible carbs like watermelon, I don't count the small amount of carbs in sauces either.View Thread

We have just returned from China, and it was a great trip. You probably remember that I have been doing primarily veggies and lean protein. I have also found that the increases in veggies makes for much healthier living. I also am not ready to go to a vegetarian style diet, but know that I have cut back on much of my protein replacing much of it with veggie alternatives, beans, nuts etc. My limited desserts have been primarily berries or other low glycemic fruit. Funny, but in the hotels we had the choice of either Chinese or American/European meals. All of these had veggies on the buffet for breakfast from salad to stir fried or steamed veggies. Great trip!View Thread

Wife and I are headed to China this weekend with a Chamber of Commerce group. It is eight days jam packed with all sorts of excursions. One in particular will be to see the terra cotta warriors, being a potter. . . . . So I will not be posting for a week.View Thread

We never know what the long term effects of the chemicals we take do to us and often wonder if we overreact in some cases taking medication that my not be necessary. I understand your position here, and realize that even though we may read the labels today, in ten years those labels may read much worse if the product is even on the market!
I am really glad to see you posting again; I always enjoyed your intelligent, caring advice. Take care.View Thread

When I was diagnosed my Dr. told me no white starches! No potatoes, no white pasta, no white breads no sugars. After a while, I even found that I needed to cut back on brown and orange starches, as these still would hit my glucose levels in large amounts-think whole sweet potato. I have removed surgars except the small amounts in dressings and sauces. I don't use artificial sweeteners except for occasional Stevia and even then maybe once a month. I pick foods based on the glycemic index as far as starches and veggies are concerned, the lower the better. So nowdays I eat 6-8 servings of veggies and fruit a day. All of these things have allowed me to live without meds, but hey are only part of the story. I also have increased the amount exercise by working out on a total gym 2-3 times a week, walking and push ups, side plank dips, planks and pull ups and chin ups. Getting about 12 hours of mixed exercise a week.
All up to you, the decision is difficult, but in the end if like me, you will be much healthier than before, and you won' t miss those sugary drinks and sweets. Good luck.View Thread


I have found that cutting back on starches, salt and fats leaves me wanting a little more. I fill this void by adding more flavor in the form of spices, peppers, herbs and other things to add zing!View Thread



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