Kurt

Since Amy did create a thread on Vegetarianism and there is some
discussion there I would put my replies in that thread. I know what you
are saying is that you don't really care as long as your main thread
of input to ADA remains just that!

Thanks for that efforts.

Anil

Hi Kurt,

I do not claim to be a vegetarian, but my diet is about 90%
vegetarian, meaning I eat mostly veggies and non-meat things most of
the time, supplementing with small amounts of fish, chicken, turkey,
lean beef, or pork about 3-4 times a week.. Also, I have eggs maybe
twice a week and small amounts of cheeese, usually gouda, jarlsberg,
or a sharp cheddar 2-3 times a week.

I tend to focus on greens, cruciferous veggies, beans (including
lentils and chickpeas), mushrooms, artichokes, olives, nuts, berries,
and anything else edible and tasty that is not processed. Ergo, I try
to avoid altogether anything with trans fats, and I try to moderate,
but not eliminate saturated fats.... About the only bread I have is in
the way of sprouted whole grain breads..... Cottage cheese and sour
cream work great on salads, by the way, along with red wine vinegar
and onions.... My total calorie consumption is rarely more than
1200-1500 on any given day.

I have found that if I just stick to my basic plan, I can nearly
always keep the blood glucose under the tight control advocated here
in asd..... Never over 140, 1 hr post prandial, never over 110-120, 2
hrs post prandial, and nearly always 85-105 upon waking in the AM. I'd
say that is more than I ever expected to achieve, considering how far
gone I was just a year ago, when I was diagnosed. The inflammations
have gone, and while some neuropathy remains in the right foot, it
does not seem as bad.

The great thing about this approach is that it allows for maximum
flexibility, while allowing me to really savor and enjoy a wide
variety of great foods, including the occasional imibibing of
salubrious amounts of wine and spirits. That is where Pete Romph has
really helped out with his fabulous recipes. Thank you, Pete. We love
you!

Here's to happy eating, everyone! Salut!

Will, T2