Category Archives: Low carb diet

People with Diabetes Need Balanced Snacks, Right?

Posted on February 22, 2014 by

Wrong. People with Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes don’t require snacks, and anything eaten between meals should contain as few carbohydrates as possible. I recently joined Pinterest and came across  this link as I was looking  for images to … Continue reading →

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Featured food of the day-Beef

Posted on February 1, 2014 by

  Ingredients: 250 grams of diced braising steak A handful of shallots A handful of button mushrooms 50 grams of smoked bacon lardons 1 teaspoon of mixed dried herbs 1 bay leaf (optional) 2 beef stock cubes 1 large glass of red wine Salt and pepper … Continue reading →

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Diabetes UK and reduced carb success

Posted on January 26, 2014 by

I thought I’d post my story as reduced/low carbing was the only way forward for ME despite what the current guidelines from the NHS and DUK state. Around October 2011 I noticed things were ‘Not quite right’ and I was … Continue reading →

Posted in Diabetic complications, Diet, Diet and dieting, Fats, Foods to avoid, HbA1c, Lipids, Living with diabetes, Low carb diet, Low GI diets, Saturated fats, Support for diabetics, Type one diabetes, Type one-five diabetes, Type two diabetes | 3 Comments

Dr.Troy Stapleton – I Manage My Type 1 Diabetes By Eating LCHF

Posted on December 23, 2013 by

Another must watch video. Low carb high fat not just for type two diabetics. Eddie

Posted in Blood glucose, Diet, Diet and dieting, Fats, Keto diets, Lipids, Low carb diet, Support for diabetics, Type one diabetes, Type two diabetes | 1 Comment

Mark Sisson: It’s a way of eating and a lifestyle

Posted on November 13, 2013 by

A short video but worth a watch. Paul

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Low-carb diet gets more support from new analysis

Posted on November 13, 2013 by

I find so many of us have found the same to be true-A snippet from the article below… “As people fire up their grills for barbecues over Labor Day weekend, a new analysis touts the benefits of a low-carb, meat-lovers’ diet. A … Continue reading →

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Dr. Jay Wortman: 2013 Low-Carb Cruise Lecture.

Posted on November 12, 2013 by

A must watch from our friend and fellow diabetic Dr Jay Wortman: Graham  

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