Low Gi/gl (low Carb/high Protein) Eating

[NarcSis]

Hashi,

There are many websites, I also have a gi rating ap on my itouch. I would suggest looking through several sites and picking out the lists that most suit you, a lot of the sites are exhaustingly inclusive. :rolleyes:

I also looked through the bookstore and found some good books, some with tables as well. One I have is called simply, The Low GI Diet...can't remember the author off hand, sorry but it was good.

My easiest way to remember, and of course, I don't have many restrictions in my diet like you do, but my memory mantra is Color, Crunchy, Grainy and Brown. For me, this is the easiest way I know to remind myself to lower the GI level in my food.

GI is gaining ground simply as a lifestyle change and if you ask me, it's a return to our roots of eating, humans weren't really meant to process their foods, it was an adaptation to ensure greater survival.

 

[piratelady]

Almonds and hazelnuts are too hard for me to eat as they are, because I have problems with my jaw, but I could put them in the chopper

Almonds hurt my teeth too. I like cashews because they are softer. Have you tried those? Sometimes I also put walnuts into smoothies. They get pureed so you don't even notice them, yet they're still there.

Can I do that? I don't have any dairy or sugar

I didn't think about the no-dairy. I guess that isn't really an option. What about almond milk though? I've never had it, but heard it tastes great and can't imagine it's calorie free.

Patrick Holford (PH) classes them as non-starchy, which is surprising to me,

My guess is that they are classified as non-starchy because they have so much fiber in them. That's just based on what I've read in books and stuff.

 

[Sailorgal]

Hi Hashi,

Being on my iphone I can't navigate and search past posts so I apologize for any redundancy.

I believe the rice wrappers only had about 15-20 grams of carb each. I liked them as a variety when you want something like a tortilla! No doubt you don't want to eat 4, but they are not as carb loaded as bread. Next time I see them I will double check!!!!

Coconut cream is sweet, so I did everything from use as dip with carrots, celery or eat straight with peanut butter!! :)

You can use in curry as well. Being single I didn't cook big meals so I made lots of bases to use as dressing, dip, or stir fry or soup.

Ah, it's shirataki noodles - not yam. They are low carb (1 or 2 grams), and protein packed. Taste is a cross between rice vermicelli and spaghetti pasta I think. Really interesting. I think that is one of the only other vegetarian options for packed protein.

There are more nut butters now but I don't know if that will be easier on your body. I've had almond and cashew.

To keep things lighter, I tend to incorporate lots of herbs and greens. I ate lots of collard greens (could only eat so much) but it may help to cut that overwhelming heavy feeling. Some people can't take too much. I used to warm until it liquified and drizzled it over my salad to up calories. You know it hardens quickly so I would do the other portion of my dressing first (lemon and oil) and then drizzle.

Seaweed is just one extra thing I would add as I love any hand rolled food! Yeah not enough calories alone but I had a few sheets with meals. Was still about 35 calories each.

I love this topic so sorry for the length!!!!

I think trying new combinations as well helps to expand options. Adding cilantro, mint, basil keeps things fresh. In turkey they used mint in a mixed green salad with beets. I never would have tried it!!!!

I forgot if I asked if you tried Chia seeds. I used it before.

Without garlic, one of cooking staples, I don't know what to suggest! Onion was ok for you?

Hashi, what is your caloric need right now? Maybe if you post a menu for one day we can make better recommendations.

 

[Hashi]

Going to come back here and want to respond properly Sailorgal, when I have more time.

Just to update quickly... Operation Oily is underway!

I have tried the hemp seed oil (on a spoon straight from the bottle) and it's not too bad as long as I eat something immediately afterwards. I hadn't expected it to be such an astonishing, vivid green colour. Quite mesmering! And distracting...

I'm also starting to work through the ideas here and have avocado oil, Chia seeds, cocoa powder, more nuts and tinned coconut milk on my shopping list.

Will come back soon. :)

 

[Britt.f7]

I've found coconut mixed into more drinks here in the US. At least in Wisconsin. Mostly in water drinks. I thought I did see pure coconut milk the other day. Still haven't tried it.

Hashi, I must have missed it, but was is the hemp seed oil for?

 

[Sailorgal]

You can use hemp seed oil for dressings, smoothies, fry with, or some people take it straight on a spoon.

Coconut water has gained in popularity and more in mainstream products now. Sadly, so much sugar is added to most of them.

 

[safenow]

I put coconut milk in my smoothies. I also recommend a book, "Let Them Eat Vegan!" by Dreena Burton. I like her style and the way she has her kitchen set up.

Can you do walnuts or pecans? I love the cashews for oils. Just my .02 cents.