Stawberry Jam This recipe uses gelatin to set it so using it on hot toast or hot dishes will cause it to melt.
1 kg strawberries, 1 tsp tartaric acid, 1 tblsp sucaryl liquid sweetner, 1 tblsp gelatin, 1/4 cup water. Hull strawberries, chop roughly and place in large saucepan. bring to the boil, stirring so that the strawberries dont catch. Boil for 2 mins or until fruit is thick and pulpy. Add tartaric acid and boil for 2 to 3 mins. Add sucaryl. Sprinkle gelatin over water, leave to swell for 2 to 3 mins then add to hot fruit mixture and stir to dissolve. Pack into hot clean jars and seal. Store in the fridge
jazzryn,
Mar 15, 12:49am
The above Jam Recipes are from a quick and easy cookbook using sucaryl liquid sweetner. Am freezer my strawberries as I pick them and will make them into jam when have enough.
cgvl,
Mar 16, 8:16pm
bump back up a page
cgvl,
Mar 18, 4:39am
bump for chop casserole recipe
susieq9,
Mar 18, 9:53am
For the. sweet tooth.
cgvl,
Mar 19, 9:44pm
bumping for easter ideas, for those visitors we all get at times
cgvl,
Mar 22, 10:00am
same as yours by the sounds of it. Use food pyramid I was told. Eat lots of carbs, hardly any protien, and definietly not fats or sugars. Use whole grain. So porridge for breakfast etc but I have to be careful as too many high fibre foods have the effect of cleaning me out (TMI). I get much lower readings with a good old fashioned breakfast of bacon, eggs, tomatoes and mushrooms than I do with the cereal option. Also by having a cooked breakfast I don't tend to need much in the way of lunch or for that matter morning or afternoon snacks. In other words I stay satisfied for longer. We are now eating more meat (grilled or stirfry) now and far less potatoes, rice and pasta. Also eat lots of vegies and fruit (seasonal only). Fruit can lift your sugar levels but I tend to use for lunch or a snack but not everyday, although have yummy raspberries and strawberries at present. We also loosely follow the Atkins diet which is high in protien, fats etc and low in carbs. Going to Library tomorrow so will see if they have it.
pixiegirl,
Mar 22, 10:37pm
interesting isn't it - the food pyramid or so called food pyramid.I do enjoy the cereal for breakfast - I use the low GI one, organic low fat greek yoghurt and the low GI peaches, just a little bit of all and about a spoon of all bran.Enjoy it but just does not fill me up and I am wanting a bikkie or something for morning tea.We have been following a better eating plan consisting mainly of salads, meat and veges, cut down on potatoes, bread is still a bit of a problem though - I just love it with butter - real butter.I find it a bit hard with cooking at the moment as there are 4 or sometimes 5 adults and 3 kids - some fussy some not so trying to always make sure we do one meal instead of 2 or 3 different ones which can be a bit of a battle however I am going to start experimenting with the low carbs recipes etc and see how they go - I guess for the sake of my health maybe will have to start doing 2 meals at night.
cgvl,
Mar 22, 11:11pm
thats interesting. I have been having steak or similar with just a salad. No potatoes and to be honest I don't think any of us have missed them, but I can see how hard that would be for a bigger family, seeing as how steak is expensive. Bread I think is the biggest hurdle to overcome and as yet I haven't found anything that appeals to replace it with.
Just got back from Doc's and had to go have a further blood test as I'm not retaining potassium and they can't give me any more tablets for that, grrr its a nuisance too. Was happy to see other tests came back ok. hb1ac was down from last time but up from a year ago, although that I think was a bit of a glitch lol. Good luck with your meal planning I know its not easy, just a thought try doing a dessert for the others at night or maybe an unsweetened jelly using seasonal fruit in it. I occasionally use gelatine and food colouring with raspberries to make a jelly especially in the hot weather.
pixiegirl,
Mar 23, 12:08am
thanks cgvl - we tend to eat a lot of chicken breast, steak and cold cut meats with salad and veges.I used to so love potatoes - could eat them by the pot full - than discovered that they tasted like cr@p (was the type of potatoes I think and the fact that a lot of them these days have no flavour)I have been using Agria's and really enjoy them when I do have them.Now instead of doing the big potato bake like we used to do I just throw a couple of potatoes in the pot and have them with some butter and salt and pepper - usually only one medium size potato but I enjoy it when I have it.I do now make more stir frys than I used to do and we usually have a curry chuicken once a week.I do my chicken in water, stock and veges so no cream or milk etc in it and use the low GI rice - which I cant tell the difference between it and normal rice. We are eating healthier but it is the other bits in between that is doing the damage! No if only I could stop that.
cgvl,
Mar 24, 12:10am
lol the other bits in between I think is everyones downfall. I refuse to buy biscuit or cakes except for a special occasion, however I do always have crackers in the house and 1 type of sweet biscuit. I also make muffins when I can be bothered and freeze them, blueberry ones are yummy straight from freezer on a hot day or heated for a few secs in micro. with them being in freezer they do tend to be forgotten so last 3 times as long as normal, less temptation. I buy 70+% chocolate the dark one (Whittakers brand mostly) and because its so rich I can't eat much so that is a treat probably once every two to three months. Otherwise I try to snack on carrot or celery or fruit but often find just having a large glass of water stops the hunger crave.
jenna68,
Mar 26, 5:19pm
up it goes . t
cgvl,
Mar 27, 12:25am
hot cross buns should be ok luckyOne in small amounts ie 1 bun. You can buy sugar free chocolate or 70% cocoa solids chocolate. I'm not sure what is available in easter eggs as I personally don't bother with them. A regular small egg should be alright as a treat but not anymore than that. Its very hard as each of us is different, I can eat a little chocolate but try to have it as a special treat only. Other people can't eat it at all. My only suggestion is s/he talk to their diabetic nurse or nutritionist. Also depends if they are diet controlled or taking tablets or insulin.
aasha,
Mar 30, 1:01pm
bump for all us lurking newly diagnosed type 2's
willman,
Mar 30, 6:54pm
Same as I.Great tread,thanks. I have been using Vogels Bread,soft sandwich,( soft mixed grain )I like that to eat.
dairymaid,
Mar 31, 1:05am
Great receipes cgvl have been looking for some down to earth ones for a whilefor myself and husband . will have to try some oftheses
raewyn64,
Apr 17, 10:09pm
Not sure if this web site has been mentioned befoer but I find it quite helpful when I haven't got the time to stand comparing all the labels in the supermarket.it is Australian but has a lot of our brands and it lists the label contents for you.At least it helps me make a short list for shopping or knowing what to keep away from.
joknal jam is quite good however i've found one better. Check out http://tavishskitchen.co.nz/diabetic-product/ She's a lady in Central otago that makes diabetic friendly jam and spreads. its so delish!
cgvl,
May 11, 3:39am
this website has a list of books etc that you can borrow as well http://www.diabetes.org.nz/resources/docs/publications/books_and_videos/BooksVideos.doc That is not a problem, there is so much to think about and deal with when first diagnoised. It is a whole change in lifestyle and I still struggle with it 6 years after first finding out. You are never alone in the struggle to keep healthy with diabetes, so do ask if you want to know something
Thank you! I have a diabetic support group, in case anyone is interested. http://au.groups.yahoo.com/group/NZDiabetesType2 My neighbour made my birthday dinner this year and it was not only yummy, but totally diabetic friendly! Especially nice since I had only just been diagnosed. She recently brought me round some diabetic banana bread - OMG, say no more!
guest,
Jan 11, 10:19am
I'm quite pleased with the inimoratfon in this one. TY!
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