craftybear

http://www.diabetesnet.com/diabetes_...#axzz0vGDovRAz

my hubby is now on the carbohydrate count for his meals, and I was wondering if anyone is figuring this type of meals

I just found this link for carb counter

http://www.lowcarb.ca/low-carb-tools/carb_counter.html

another link to help count carbs

http://www.dlife.com/diabetes/inform...oodFinder.html

craftybear

Fried Chicken to count carbohydrates

http://www.dlife.com/diabetes/diabet...ken/r1283.html

and this site shows all the recipes, wow, this will be easier for me to figure his meals

http://www.dlife.com/diabetes/diabet...Carb_Safe.html

Blueberry Oat Muffins Recipe

http://www.dlife.com/diabetes/diabet...ins/r7669.html

snipforfun

I have a food scale that gives you the carb count after you put in a code that corresponds to the food and weight. It is wonderful. Carb counting is hard when you have combination foods, i.e. casseroles, etc.

clem55

Karen, thanks for this, looks like my hubby is going to have to go this route also. He is terrible about watching his diet, and he does all the cooking! Hope things are well there. Carol

luv2look

I've bookmarked these sites. Thanks so much.

CarrieAnne

Thanks!

merryhare

Awesome!

merryhare

As a registered dietitian it is hard for me to see links to sites that push "low carbohydrate" eating. I will try not to get on my soapbox here. Your husband needs to eat a consistent amount of carbohydrate, not a "low" amount. Be aware that "low" carbohydrate foods can be high in fat which does not help in the weight control area.
If he has type 2 diabetes, his best friend can be weight loss of 10% body weight for a big improvement in control of his diabetes. Carbs are not bad, they are your fuel. Your brain and central nervous system needs about 130 grams per day just to sleep, breath, do nothing at all.
All for now or I will go on for hours........

craftybear

hubby is not a diabetic, was in hospital for a staph infection and they were counting his carbs intake daily (Dr. said to be on a healthy heart diet) I used to count carb, protein and fat when he was a diabetic, but he got a new kidney and pancreas transplant 9/18/90 and no longer a diabetic, thanks for posting that you are a dietician and hope you can help us

merryhare

A "Heart-healthy" diet should focus on low fat, specifically low saturated fat, not controlled carbohydrate. Carbs are extremely healthy for a healthy heart diet. Think whole, unprocessed foods like fruits, veggies, nuts, whole grains. Avoid juices, fats i.e. donuts and desserts, high fat animal proteins. Do use nut oils, olive oils, corn oil, etc. Avoid hydrogenated oils (think trans fats) even if made from "healthy" grains like corn, safflower, soy, canola. Butter in very small amounts is healthier than hydrogenated anything.
Being a vegetarian is more beneficial-- avoid animal products, not carbs, except fat free dairy like skim milk, yogurt, cottage cheese. Of course, fat free cheeses aren't worth eating in my opinion. So I use the real thing sparingly and have found that I don't miss the meats! I do have a fillet or prime rib for very special occasions and when I go to my mom's for family dinners (she is the best cook in the world!) I leave my vegetarianism at home for that meal.
Moderation, moderation, in all things.... except fabric purchasing!