Post 2630
- 11 years and 81 days since I started this blog -
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I have been reintroducing carbohydrates to my diet.
It began with something my friend, benefactor and I am Fool band leader J. said to me during the period I was convalescing in his house, "You should find a way to eat healthier for your heart, not prioritize your diabetes now."
I demurred at the time, but when I saw a film on heart-healthy eating at Cardiac Rehab a few months later, I decided to experiment. With oatmeal, at first.
Oatmeal seems to be dietitians' favorite heart-healthy food. I realized I could make it like a variation of my protein-veggie smoothie, subbing oatmeal for the veggies, but including many of the other major ingredients.
That's how it began. It turns out, I like oatmeal a lot, and it has become a regular feature of my diet. As far as i can tell, it doesn't compromise my weight or have a bad effect on my blood sugar.
Next added was pasta, in the form of pasta made from beans. Net carbs are low, protein is high, and the taste is good. I have it less than oatmeal, but it does mark an increase in carbohydrate intake.
It began with something my friend, benefactor and I am Fool band leader J. said to me during the period I was convalescing in his house, "You should find a way to eat healthier for your heart, not prioritize your diabetes now."
I demurred at the time, but when I saw a film on heart-healthy eating at Cardiac Rehab a few months later, I decided to experiment. With oatmeal, at first.
Oatmeal seems to be dietitians' favorite heart-healthy food. I realized I could make it like a variation of my protein-veggie smoothie, subbing oatmeal for the veggies, but including many of the other major ingredients.
That's how it began. It turns out, I like oatmeal a lot, and it has become a regular feature of my diet. As far as i can tell, it doesn't compromise my weight or have a bad effect on my blood sugar.
Next added was pasta, in the form of pasta made from beans. Net carbs are low, protein is high, and the taste is good. I have it less than oatmeal, but it does mark an increase in carbohydrate intake.
Completely separate from my attempts at heart health (but not completely unrelated), I bought two kilos of Peruvian 68% dark chocolate. Dark chocolate is supposedly healthy to eat in small quantities. It is so good, I ate an immoderate amount (in other words, a lot - okay, probably much too much) today. We may never know if small quantities are beneficial at this rate.
I'm grateful for the food i am able to put on my table. All the time. And, of course, for my health, thankful that I don't have to medicate to keep my blood sugar regulated.
Food and Diet 
Today's Weight: 201.1 lbs.
I'm grateful for the food i am able to put on my table. All the time. And, of course, for my health, thankful that I don't have to medicate to keep my blood sugar regulated.
Previous Weight (3/19/21): 198.7 lbs.
Net Loss/Gain: + 2.4 lbs.
Diet Comment
Food Log
Breakfast
1:00pm: Ultimate overnight oatmeal, with blackberries, blueberries, raspberries, walnuts, hemp and chia seeds, Greek yogurt, whey protein, and kefir.
Lunch
Skipped.
Dinner
11:00pm: LEO (smoked salmon, eggs and onions) on a bed of greens, a Quest bar, 68% Peruvian chocolate.
Liquid Intake
1:00pm: Ultimate overnight oatmeal, with blackberries, blueberries, raspberries, walnuts, hemp and chia seeds, Greek yogurt, whey protein, and kefir.
Lunch
Skipped.
Dinner
11:00pm: LEO (smoked salmon, eggs and onions) on a bed of greens, a Quest bar, 68% Peruvian chocolate.
Liquid Intake
Espressos: 1; Coffee: 0 oz.; Water: 60+ oz.;
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