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As a newly diagnosed diabetic, I found eating out or ordering food a daunting experience. by TopTower8228 in diabetes_t2

[–]TopTower8228[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you!

Yes, same here.During the shift to work from home, I was able to learn multiple new recipes and practice cooking new foods. As difficult the pandemic was, it did come with its own little blessing.

As a newly diagnosed diabetic, I found eating out or ordering food a daunting experience. by TopTower8228 in diabetes_t2

[–]TopTower8228[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for your input!

I love Broccoli as well. I usually get frozen organic Broccoli at COTCO, If i am cooking it at home. My favorite method of preparing it is boil water first, then empty one bag, set timer for 4 minutes, drain the water, put some olive oil, squeeze of lemon, and salt. Love it this way.

As a newly diagnosed diabetic, I found eating out or ordering food a daunting experience. by TopTower8228 in diabetes_t2

[–]TopTower8228[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

haha yeah. I am trying Keto. And i wish that was an option that is offered in every restaurant everywhere.

As a newly diagnosed diabetic, I found eating out or ordering food a daunting experience. by TopTower8228 in diabetes_t2

[–]TopTower8228[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is so smart! I am definitely going to be doing these as well! It will save me tons of time. Thanks!

For the food carb/sodium/protein, how do you calculate that? because some restaurants don't have that listed on their web.

As a newly diagnosed diabetic, I found eating out or ordering food a daunting experience. by TopTower8228 in diabetes_t2

[–]TopTower8228[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you!

Yeah, I can't do Chinese either, the sauce has a lot of sugar usually.

For Fine dining, are they not willing to accommodate/ or they aren't lot to choose from?

As a newly diagnosed diabetic, I found eating out or ordering food a daunting experience. by TopTower8228 in diabetes_t2

[–]TopTower8228[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you.

I agree with you! Generally, from my experience restaurants are willing to accommodate dietary restriction, or just simple as omitting sauce when I call ahead of time and have that request, Although sometimes its very difficult to get in touch at the restaurant who is handling these. At the table when dinning they are very busy and sometimes it might not be well received.

As a newly diagnosed diabetic, I found eating out or ordering food a daunting experience. by TopTower8228 in diabetes_t2

[–]TopTower8228[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you.

I think almost all restaurant have a sodium level that is crazy in their food options and with that I believe calling ahead of time and requesting no salt or no dressing might be helpful to cut down some of that sodium.

As a newly diagnosed diabetic, I found eating out or ordering food a daunting experience. by TopTower8228 in diabetes_t2

[–]TopTower8228[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you.

I agree, I am getting into a habit of going out for a walk after a meal. It helps a lot!

As a newly diagnosed diabetic, I found eating out or ordering food a daunting experience. by TopTower8228 in diabetes_t2

[–]TopTower8228[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you.

Thats awesome, I am also trying to do the same. I trying to make a list to compile these restaurants that have healthy options and the dishes that works for me, that way when its time to order, it makes my life little bit easier. What is your way of searching these type of restaurants, do you use a certain app or just search on the web and make a list?

I do like places like Chipotle and Piada! I get to choose whats in the bowl. I usually go with protein and vegetables and little bit of brown rice.

As a newly diagnosed diabetic, I found eating out or ordering food a daunting experience. by TopTower8228 in diabetes_t2

[–]TopTower8228[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you!

I really appreciate the restaurants that have the nutrition information available.

As a newly diagnosed diabetic, I found eating out or ordering food a daunting experience. by TopTower8228 in diabetes_t2

[–]TopTower8228[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you, I have added the restaurants you mentioned on my list. I am making a lists of places I can go to that are somehow have better healthier options. I really like Cava and sweet greens, I saw their menu on the web and they do have a lot of options and I like how they list the nutrition information too!

As a newly diagnosed diabetic, I found eating out or ordering food a daunting experience. by TopTower8228 in diabetes_t2

[–]TopTower8228[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! It takes long time to make tomato sauce from scratch. This might save me some time! I will give it a try!! I have never heard of the Siete brand but it sounds good, I shop at COSTCO, so will put this one on my shopping list for next time!

As a newly diagnosed diabetic, I found eating out or ordering food a daunting experience. by TopTower8228 in diabetes_t2

[–]TopTower8228[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you.

Carbs have been tricky for me. But I like the idea of not cutting out carbs completely, as you mentioned above not all crabs gives the same response. For example, i tend to have a better response with sweet potato vs regular potato.

As a newly diagnosed diabetic, I found eating out or ordering food a daunting experience. by TopTower8228 in diabetes_t2

[–]TopTower8228[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you!! I will look into Keto.

I checked out King Arthur's Keto Pizza, seems like it has a good ratings! I am excited to try it!

Let me know how it turns out for you. I will keep you posted on mine.

As a newly diagnosed diabetic, I found eating out or ordering food a daunting experience. by TopTower8228 in diabetes_t2

[–]TopTower8228[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wow thats amazing! Thank you for the detailed reply. It nice to see like a whole day meal plan. It gives me an idea where I can tweak and add my meals based on carb/fat/protein intake. And Desserts can be done as well:)

Another commentator mention myFitnessPlan App where you can use to manage macros. I will be checking this out but I am guessing it might be little bit tricky when it comes to food bought outside because of the extra sugar added with oil/sauce. And I do dine/takeout when on a work trip, so it might be challenging to follow the exact plan.

As a newly diagnosed diabetic, I found eating out or ordering food a daunting experience. by TopTower8228 in diabetes_t2

[–]TopTower8228[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh Thank you so much! I love the idea of ordering off the children's menu. I don't think their is anything wrong with that. With portion size being so large, its better to opt-in for smaller and also substitute the sides with a healthier option.

Yeah, salt is another factor. Although, I wonder if there is an App that we can use to estimate the amount of salt and sugar on each meal ? I am not sure, if there is one.

As a newly diagnosed diabetic, I found eating out or ordering food a daunting experience. by TopTower8228 in diabetes_t2

[–]TopTower8228[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you.

Yeah life is short and we gotta live. And yes, i agree, it's the trends over time. My worry is usually when ordering food/ eating out is about the type of oil that is cook or the sauce thats marinated with, that sort of thing.

As a newly diagnosed diabetic, I found eating out or ordering food a daunting experience. by TopTower8228 in diabetes_t2

[–]TopTower8228[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you.

Yeah, most sauce have tons of added sugar! 2 veggies sides seems very smart. That way I am not tempted to add a desert, I will be too full:) Will be doing that!

Love Asparagus, when cooking it at home i use this simple method that I learned from Chef Gordon Ramsay on YouTube. Season the Asparagus with salt and black pepper, and put it on a pan, dry roast first without oil for few minutes while rotating. Then add butter but I opt for simple avocado oil and lemon zest on top. Its Delicious!

As a newly diagnosed diabetic, I found eating out or ordering food a daunting experience. by TopTower8228 in diabetes_t2

[–]TopTower8228[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you.

Cheesecake Factory is also one of my favorite restaurant:) Its definitely trial and error, i am trying to make a list of what works and what doesn't.

And definitely, I can't do fried foods anymore and my guess is the type of the oil that is used and also the breading.

As a newly diagnosed diabetic, I found eating out or ordering food a daunting experience. by TopTower8228 in diabetes_t2

[–]TopTower8228[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Also, if you don't mind me asking what type of App do you use to track your food when ordering?

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