Quick, easy foods for diabetics?

[Anonymous]

I was just diagnosed as diabetic and am wondering what low carb meals I can have on hand for last minute changes in plans, or moments when the power goes out and I can’t cook anything.

Tonight I need something that can be cooked in 20 minutes before soccer practice, but all I have in the house is pasta.

I have a lot of fresh veggies, but I eat those at lunch (I have 3 cups of broccoli, red pepper, tomatoes, and carrots for lunch).

I need something fast with protein; vitamin B12 and potassium would be good, too. I am low in those.

I’m at a loss. I have no idea what to eat.

[Anonymous]

Cheese sticks
Nuts
Avocado
ham and cheese wraps (no additional wraps, just the ham wrapped with cheese)
scrambled eggs
cottage cheese

[Anonymous]

Protein shakes can be a meal substitute. Keep low carb tortillas and either frozen grilled chicken or other cooked meat on hand. You can make quesadillas or wraps with them easily. There are also keto friendly breads out there, for sandwiches.

None of which will help you with your pasta situation today.

[Anonymous]

My friend with diabetes recently told me that reheated pasta is ok for diabetics to eat. Cooking and then reheating somehow changes the composition of the starch and it gets metabolized differently. I’m not familiar with the research but she’s started to introduce this type of pasta into her diet.

[Anonymous]

Fresh veggies and tuna/dip. Pasta isn’t good for diabetics.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:My friend with diabetes recently told me that reheated pasta is ok for diabetics to eat. Cooking and then reheating somehow changes the composition of the starch and it gets metabolized differently. I’m not familiar with the research but she’s started to introduce this type of pasta into her diet.

That's a huge lie.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:My friend with diabetes recently told me that reheated pasta is ok for diabetics to eat. Cooking and then reheating somehow changes the composition of the starch and it gets metabolized differently. I’m not familiar with the research but she’s started to introduce this type of pasta into her diet.

That’s the dumbest thing I’ve ever heard.

[Anonymous]

Do you eat beans? You could cook white beans in marinara sauce for a similar feel to pasta. You can also make various bean salads to keep on hand, lentil soups, roasted chickpeas, all kind of stuff. I used to make a fast meal or just black beans cooked in a little olive oil and onion.

[Anonymous]

You can eat whatever you want to if you are covering it with insulin- in between meals stick to low carb snacks

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:My friend with diabetes recently told me that reheated pasta is ok for diabetics to eat. Cooking and then reheating somehow changes the composition of the starch and it gets metabolized differently. I’m not familiar with the research but she’s started to introduce this type of pasta into her diet.

Your friend is a complete idiot.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:My friend with diabetes recently told me that reheated pasta is ok for diabetics to eat. Cooking and then reheating somehow changes the composition of the starch and it gets metabolized differently. I’m not familiar with the research but she’s started to introduce this type of pasta into her diet.

Your friend is a complete idiot.

From ChatGPT when asked about the above:
It's true that the glycemic index (GI) of certain foods can change when they're cooked and then cooled/reheated. The process of cooking and cooling can lead to the formation of resistant starches, which are starches that resist digestion in the small intestine and are instead fermented by bacteria in the large intestine. Resistant starches have a lower impact on blood sugar levels compared to rapidly digestible starches. This means that foods containing resistant starches can have a lower glycemic response, which may be beneficial for people with diabetes. However, it's essential to note that not all types of pasta will necessarily have this effect. The type of pasta, cooking method, and other factors can influence the formation of resistant starches.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:My friend with diabetes recently told me that reheated pasta is ok for diabetics to eat. Cooking and then reheating somehow changes the composition of the starch and it gets metabolized differently. I’m not familiar with the research but she’s started to introduce this type of pasta into her diet.

Your friend is a complete idiot.

From ChatGPT when asked about the above:
It's true that the glycemic index (GI) of certain foods can change when they're cooked and then cooled/reheated. The process of cooking and cooling can lead to the formation of resistant starches, which are starches that resist digestion in the small intestine and are instead fermented by bacteria in the large intestine. Resistant starches have a lower impact on blood sugar levels compared to rapidly digestible starches. This means that foods containing resistant starches can have a lower glycemic response, which may be beneficial for people with diabetes. However, it's essential to note that not all types of pasta will necessarily have this effect. The type of pasta, cooking method, and other factors can influence the formation of resistant starches.

You’re an idiot as well.

[Anonymous]

NY times just has an article about how leftover pasta and rice was much better than fresh but I have no idea if it applies to diabetics.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I was just diagnosed as diabetic and am wondering what low carb meals I can have on hand for last minute changes in plans, or moments when the power goes out and I can’t cook anything.

Tonight I need something that can be cooked in 20 minutes before soccer practice, but all I have in the house is pasta.

I have a lot of fresh veggies, but I eat those at lunch (I have 3 cups of broccoli, red pepper, tomatoes, and carrots for lunch).

I need something fast with protein; vitamin B12 and potassium would be good, too. I am low in those.

I’m at a loss. I have no idea what to eat.

Scrambled eggs or an omelet with veg and cheese. Salad with cheese and hardboiled eggs. Hard boiled eggs. Shakshuka with low carb sauce like Raos. Bake a fritatta with sauteed veg.

This book was extremely helpful to me and helped reverse prediabetes and PCOS symptoms

https://www.amazon.com/End-Your-Carb-Confusion-Customize/dp/1628604298

Re: how to cook for yourself and others, think of it like vegetarians do, except you will eat protein and veg, they will have starchier side. You make them pasta, you zucchini noodles, everyone has Raos and meatballs or meat sauce. Make batches of meatballs and freeze on weekends, can be as simple as beef, turkey or chicken, all with some egg and spices. Bake and bag them in batches. You make meatloaf and have green beans, they have both and a small baked potato. Again, bake 2 or 3 so you will have in freezer (freeze sliced) for busy nights. Everyone has steak and grilled veg, they have garlic bread on side. Easy. You make egg cups (freeze extra batch) and they have toast on the side. https://www.dietdoctor.com/recipes/keto-egg-muffins My kids love them and it is super easy to vary the meat or cheese. More recipes here https://www.dietdoctor.com/low-carb/recipes

I'd get a CGM from your doctor, it is very helpful re: behavior mod when you can see how starch and sugar impact your blood glucose.

If you can, Virta and Level 2 provide the CGM, coaching, support and education and they have amazing reversal rates for diabetes.

https://www.virtahealth.com/
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Good luck! You can reverse diabetes and it will lower risk of NAFLD, some cancers and even Alzheimer's when you do. Intermittent fasting is another powerful tool, check out vids by Dr. Jason Fung or his book https://www.amazon.com/Diabetes-Code-Prevent-Reverse-Naturally/dp/1771642653/ the library has it. Fasting not only helps health, it's a great option when there are not the best food choices.

[Anonymous]

Not a food answer, OP, but I found that by cutting out processed foods and starchy foods, not snacking and spacing meals, walking for just 15 minutes after meals and going to bed by 11 that I was able to really bring my A1c down.