# Food & Diet **URL:** https://forum.fudiabetes.org/c/diabetes-food-diet/15.md?page=3 [Latest](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/tags.md) **Page:** 4 --- ## [Low Carb diets in the news](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/low-carb-diets-in-the-news/4003)
**Author:** [@TiaG](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/TiaG)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 7, 2018, 1:46pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/low-carb-diets-in-the-news/4003 "2018-05-07T13:46:16Z")
Well, it looks like the parents in the TypeOne Grit Facebook group participated in an observational trial, and the results were impressive. What I would be interested to see, of course, is whether this actually reduces t… --- ## [Low/Lower Carb Breakfast Recipes](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/low-lower-carb-breakfast-recipes/6214)
**Author:** [@Pianoplayer7008](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Pianoplayer7008)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [January 20, 2019, 11:49pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/low-lower-carb-breakfast-recipes/6214 "2019-01-20T23:49:55Z")
These are some recipes I use regularly as low-lower carb breakfast options. I make a batch (or double), and eat off of them for several days. The pancakes and muffins freeze well if you want to make them ahead for a sing… --- ## [High-carb diet = longer life? 🤨](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/high-carb-diet-longer-life/6168)
**Author:** [@Boerenkool](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Boerenkool)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 18, 2019, 5:19pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/high-carb-diet-longer-life/6168 "2019-01-18T17:19:16Z")
I just came across this article: What do you think of this? --- ## [For the coffee lovers](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/for-the-coffee-lovers/5806)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [December 15, 2018, 5:40pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/for-the-coffee-lovers/5806 "2018-12-15T17:40:59Z")
I got this idea over the weekend. It was a cold and rainy night and I was out with my wife and I needed a little sugar bump. We went into a chocolate store and they had hot chocolate available, but I asked them if it was… --- ## [How to make pizza dough with psyllium husk?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/how-to-make-pizza-dough-with-psyllium-husk/3571)
**Author:** [@Jen](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Jen)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [December 2, 2018, 5:24pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/how-to-make-pizza-dough-with-psyllium-husk/3571 "2018-12-02T17:24:31Z")
--- ## [Thanksgiving strategy from last year’s discussion: over-bolusing](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/thanksgiving-strategy-from-last-year-s-discussion-over-bolusing/5542)
**Author:** [@CatLady](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CatLady)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [November 23, 2018, 3:40pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/thanksgiving-strategy-from-last-year-s-discussion-over-bolusing/5542 "2018-11-23T15:40:33Z")
I was dreaming of pecan pie…and so searched through last year’s thread on Thanksgiving for some good advice. In this post, @Eric describes over-bolusing as a winning strategy for handling all those Turkey Day goodies! :… --- ## [A dumb quote](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/a-dumb-quote/4907)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [November 21, 2018, 2:00pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/a-dumb-quote/4907 "2018-11-21T14:00:05Z")
I happened upon this article and found this quote very funny! Talking about variations people have in their cholesterol test results… Seasonal variation has been shown to affect cholesterol values. In one study, the c… --- ## [Lower carb baking](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/lower-carb-baking/5435)
**Author:** [@Tfischman](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Tfischman)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [November 10, 2018, 5:16am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/lower-carb-baking/5435 "2018-11-10T05:16:07Z")
--- ## [DM and Eric get some appetizers](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dm-and-eric-get-some-appetizers/4153)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [August 31, 2018, 12:37pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dm-and-eric-get-some-appetizers/4153 "2018-08-31T12:37:24Z")
I was thrilled to be able to meet up with DM for a few “appetizers” at some restaurants in Brooklyn this past weekend… \[image\] --- ## [My Mom’s Making me Post: Does anyone know of any good tofu recipes to make tofu not taste like tofu?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/my-mom-s-making-me-post-does-anyone-know-of-any-good-tofu-recipes-to-make-tofu-not-taste-like-tofu/4790)
**Author:** [@Nickyghaleb](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Nickyghaleb)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2018, 1:26am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/my-mom-s-making-me-post-does-anyone-know-of-any-good-tofu-recipes-to-make-tofu-not-taste-like-tofu/4790 "2018-08-27T01:26:26Z")
The last time I ate tofu I was pregnant, and at that time, I ate a lot. I can’t even look at it anymore, but my mom would love for me to try again. Does anybody have a good recipe?? I have a feeling tofu isn’t a hot “unl… --- ## [Foods particular to you that cause spikes/crashes](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/foods-particular-to-you-that-cause-spikes-crashes/4831)
**Author:** [@daisymae](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/daisymae)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2018, 3:03am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/foods-particular-to-you-that-cause-spikes-crashes/4831 "2018-08-26T03:03:21Z")
I have a lot of difficulty digesting low GI carbs, things like whole grains, oatmeal, lentils, etc. i tend to spike 1-2 hours later after finishing my meal. this afternoon i made myself some Old Fashioned Oatmeal, and, … --- ## [Putting real HONEY in your tea/food](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/putting-real-honey-in-your-tea-food/4827)
**Author:** [@daisymae](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/daisymae)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2018, 1:49am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/putting-real-honey-in-your-tea-food/4827 "2018-08-26T01:49:30Z")
i have been home sick for the past couple of days. a horrid sore throat has been kind enough to accompany a flu-like cold. the one thing that appeals to me and keeps calling out my name is HONEY. honey in my tea. yummmm. … --- ## [Low-carb diet study](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/low-carb-diet-study/4768)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2018, 7:14pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/low-carb-diet-study/4768 "2018-08-18T19:14:47Z")
I always take these studies with a grain full shaker of salt. So I am not posting this because I believe it. There are probably many factors that were not properly considered. But I thought people might find it interest… --- ## [NYT Article: Circadian Eating](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/nyt-article-circadian-eating/4729)
**Author:** [@T1Allison](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/T1Allison)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2018, 7:55pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/nyt-article-circadian-eating/4729 "2018-08-14T19:55:02Z")
“Dr. Panda argues that people improve their metabolic health when they eat their meals in a daily 8- to 10-hour window, taking their first bite of food in the morning and their last bite early in the evening.” “During t… --- ## [How did we dose for this last time?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/how-did-we-dose-for-this-last-time/4282)
**Author:** [@joshjs](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/joshjs)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2018, 2:28am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/how-did-we-dose-for-this-last-time/4282 "2018-06-26T02:28:58Z")
I doubt we (family with t1 toddler) are alone in having these kinds of meals, where we ask this question: “How did we dose for this last time?” And its usual partner: “Did it actually work last time or should we change … --- ## [New study on managing T1D in kids and adults with a very low-carb diet](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/new-study-on-managing-t1d-in-kids-and-adults-with-a-very-low-carb-diet/4002)
**Author:** [@Jen](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Jen)\ **Replies:** 54\ **Last updated:** [June 16, 2018, 7:37pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/new-study-on-managing-t1d-in-kids-and-adults-with-a-very-low-carb-diet/4002 "2018-06-16T19:37:35Z")
I hope more research is done on this topic - including long-term outcomes (especially cardiovascular) of having mostly non-diabetic blood sugar levels throughout the day and the use of low insulin doses. --- ## [Good Low Carb Snacks](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/good-low-carb-snacks/4214)
**Author:** [@docslotnick](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/docslotnick)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [June 15, 2018, 3:52pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/good-low-carb-snacks/4214 "2018-06-15T15:52:24Z")
Just got back from a Costco run. Found a couple of amazing treats less than 4g net of carbs. First up are Kind minis. Just big enough for a small bite ( like those of us up in years are looking for). 3 or 4g of net carb… --- ## [Discussions around picky eating](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/discussions-around-picky-eating/4161)
**Author:** [@TiaG](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/TiaG)\ **Replies:** 41\ **Last updated:** [June 10, 2018, 9:27pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/discussions-around-picky-eating/4161 "2018-06-10T21:27:34Z")
The most amazing thing in this thread is the fact that Liam loves salads. How on Earth do we get Samson to this stage? He loves cucumbers, bell peppers, tomatoes and kale – but give him a lettuce salad and he will not to… --- ## [Low-carb cauliflower crust pizza from scratch](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/low-carb-cauliflower-crust-pizza-from-scratch/3647)
**Author:** [@Michel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Michel)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [June 10, 2018, 1:47pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/low-carb-cauliflower-crust-pizza-from-scratch/3647 "2018-06-10T13:47:15Z")
Over the weekend, we got inspired both by @Chris and by @kmichel. After trying @Chris’s delicious 5 minute pizza dough, as documented here, we decided to experiment with the cauliflower recipe of @kmichel’s wife. We mad… --- ## [Bagels!](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/bagels/4176)
**Author:** [@kpanda01](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/kpanda01)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [June 10, 2018, 2:42am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/bagels/4176 "2018-06-10T02:42:45Z")
To me, being “unlimited” means eating the occasional bagel. I LOVE bagels but have mostly tried to keep them an occasional treat. After being diagnosed several months ago I’ve totally avoided them. I have the day off w… --- ## [Bread rule-of-thumb and other food hacks](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/bread-rule-of-thumb-and-other-food-hacks/4180)
**Author:** [@TiaG](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/TiaG)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 8, 2018, 9:51pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/bread-rule-of-thumb-and-other-food-hacks/4180 "2018-06-08T21:51:16Z")
I recently realized a trend that has been pretty useful for us – it seems that most bread has roughly half the number of carbs as there are grams in weight. So if the slice of bread weighs 50 grams, I bolus for 25 grams … --- ## [The Giant Gargantuan](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/the-giant-gargantuan/4079)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [May 24, 2018, 3:40pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/the-giant-gargantuan/4079 "2018-05-24T15:40:00Z")
A few days ago, @daisymae asked me if I was ever not hungry. Tonight for dinner I had a Jimmy John’s Gargantuan, giant size. The big one is 16" long and has 166 grams of carbs and 2190 calories. They put so much meat an… --- ## [Insulin sensitivity variance](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/insulin-sensitivity-variance/3949)
**Author:** [@EricH](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/EricH)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [April 30, 2018, 9:22pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/insulin-sensitivity-variance/3949 "2018-04-30T21:22:22Z")
Hi all, I offer hear that exercise can increase insulin sensitivity and that we should inject slightly less after exercising (for the remainder of the day). My question is: “How much variance in insulin sensitivity do … --- ## [New gadgets - air fryer and dehydrator](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/new-gadgets-air-fryer-and-dehydrator/3868)
**Author:** [@Jen](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Jen)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [April 11, 2018, 10:58pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/new-gadgets-air-fryer-and-dehydrator/3868 "2018-04-11T22:58:03Z")
I just bought both of these. Basically for free, because I used gift cards for both of them. Both are compact models - Dash brand air fryer and Hamilton Beach brand dehydrator. Neither are high-end products, but both ge… --- ## [What does your lower carb diet look like?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/what-does-your-lower-carb-diet-look-like/3353)
**Author:** [@Pianoplayer7008](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Pianoplayer7008)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [April 8, 2018, 5:11pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/what-does-your-lower-carb-diet-look-like/3353 "2018-04-08T17:11:52Z")
A few months ago, I debated trying a modified (for health reasons) version of whole30, but decided against it because I wanted to avoid a drop in my milk supply. As I’ve been weaning my son and after being glutened, I st… --- ## [Low-carb brownies](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/low-carb-brownies/3833)
**Author:** [@Jen](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Jen)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 3, 2018, 6:30pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/low-carb-brownies/3833 "2018-04-03T18:30:25Z")
Here are some low carb (and gluten, dairy, egg, and nut free) chocolate fudge brownies I made. They’re from this recipe. They have about two grams of carbs each. And are very, very chocolate-y and rich! \[image\] --- ## [Low carb ice cream](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/low-carb-ice-cream/3815)
**Author:** [@Jen](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Jen)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [April 3, 2018, 3:00pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/low-carb-ice-cream/3815 "2018-04-03T15:00:25Z")
I know many here, especially parents of kids with diabetes, don’t like the idea of restricting diet in any way. I eat low carb, and people don’t believe that I still basically eat whatever I want, just low carb versions. … --- ## [Pesach and so much Matza](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/pesach-and-so-much-matza/3796)
**Author:** [@daisymae](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/daisymae)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 30, 2018, 7:48pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/pesach-and-so-much-matza/3796 "2018-03-30T19:48:29Z")
Wishing everyone a very Happy Passover and a word of caution about what you might be putting into your mouth. so much yummy food. so much sugar. so many carbs. not just at seder, but all week long. gotta love that matza :… --- ## [Low Carb on the Run](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/low-carb-on-the-run/3816)
**Author:** [@DaveJ](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/DaveJ)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [March 30, 2018, 6:28pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/low-carb-on-the-run/3816 "2018-03-30T18:28:09Z")
Eating Low Carb is all well and good, when you are at home, and you control every aspect of the food you eat. But what about when you are out and about? What are your low carb tricks when you can’t control every ingred… --- ## [Low carb - how many grams is important](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/low-carb-how-many-grams-is-important/3075)
**Author:** [@Robellengold](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Robellengold)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [January 8, 2018, 9:39pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/low-carb-how-many-grams-is-important/3075 "2018-01-08T21:39:06Z")
I hadn’t posted for a while on my low carb but wanted to give an update after getting back to work and having to deal with a schedule and grabbing food that isn’t like being at home all day and able to prepare the right … [Previous page](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/c/diabetes-food-diet/15.md?page=2) [Next page](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/c/diabetes-food-diet/15.md?page=4)