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Skriven 2012-10-21 20:59:19 av Ruth Haffly (1:396/45.28)
     Kommentar till en text av Nancy Backus (1:261/1381.0)
Ärende: anniversary
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Hi Nancy,


 NB>  NB>> Yeah, we have a rotation of sorts of the "regular" ones... We'll
 NB> be  NB>> going to one of the more special occasion ones on Sunday
 NB> afternoon,  NB>> the kid is bringing his girlfriend down to Rochester
 NB> to try dim sum at

 RH> Sounds like it's going to be a nice time. We've never done dim sum but
 RH> may get to one of these days. Have to watch the carbs on it tho. We

 NB> Dim sum is fun...  There are lots of little "dumplings" that don't
 NB> have a lot of carbs, though... only the buns are really something to
 NB> be
 NB> careful of.  Most of it is negligible, either sugar or starch... :)

It's the buns that'll do me in, not so much the fillings. It's why pasta
can be so lethal, too many carbs. But, how did the meal go? Had you met
the young lady before?


 RH> did try (and liked) duck at a Chinese place in Berlin when we went with
 RH> some friends. I don't remember if it was Peking duck or not; that was
 RH> 20+ years ago.

 NB> Duck is good.  ;)

Sometimes not all that it's quacked up to be, especially if poorly
prepared.


 NB>  RH>> She's eating better now that she's not doing the cooking. I
 NB> guess the  RH>> home visiting nurse has put her foot down regarding
 NB> what Mom & Dad  RH>> should/shouldn't be eating.
 NB>  NB>> And there's someone else in the house cooking that will take her
 NB>  NB>> direction, as well... :)

 RH> Yes, and it keeps my mom out of the kitchen. It's probably frustrating
 RH> for her, after cooking for all these year, being told that she can't
 RH> any more. But, it's better for her health in the long run that she not,
 RH> and Dad doesn't have to worry about kitchen fires.

 NB> She might mostly be relieved not to have the responsibility anymore...
 NB> and realize that she isn't up to it so much physically as well...  and
 NB> meanwhile be getting fed more healthfully...

Arraingements with the cook are on hold right now for other reasons.
But, talkig with my dad last night, he said that the ramp will be built
shortly. Finally!  Downside, Mom hardly recognised us and sounded
confused when we talked, asked "what did you do to your wrist?" again.


 NB>  NB>> I've read that stevia also doesn't fake the body into a "sugar"
 NB>  NB>> reaction as some of the artificial sweeteners do, at least for
 NB> some,  NB>> particularly when there is long-term or heavy use...

 RH> That's why it's being reccommended more and more. Now that I've been
 RH> using it for several months, I'm adjusting to the taste of it in my
 RH> tea. Still miss the sugar from time to time but not too badly now.

 NB> Is is a different mouthfeel...?

Somewhat, yes. Like bacon and turkey "bacon". I like the former, Steve
likes the latter.


 NB> I've had MJ on it for added
 NB> "sugar" (in coffee, on cereal, etc) for a while now, and it seems to
 NB> be doing much better by her.  She likes the taste, too...  :)

 RH> I used to (when growing up) use white sugar on cold cereal, brown on
 RH> hot. After getting married, I started eating the cold cereals
 RH> unsweetened (it was mostly the granola types) and still do to this

 NB> The granola types have a fair bit of sugar already in them, even if it
 NB> is honey and molasses...  ;)  Unless of course, you make it yourself
 NB> and only have the grains themselves...  ;)

I used to make it, used a relatively small amount of honey. I added
raisins or other dried fruit to add a bit more sweetness.

 RH> day. I'm going to have to figure out a brown sugar sub for oatmeal in
 RH> the colder months tho, maybe stevia and a drop or 2 of molasses? I'm
 RH> not as much of a cereal eater any more anyway.

 NB> That might work...  :)

Sounds logical to me.


 RH> Yesterday I was helping a friend with a sewing project. She was
 RH> diagnosed diabetic in February but hadn't paid that much attention to
 RH> how her eating affected her blood sugar readings. At lunch time I
 RH> showed her how I portion control count carbs; it surprised her how easy
 RH> it is and how well you can eat. I think she will be giving it a serious
 RH> try and seeing improvement in her blood sugar numbers as well.

 NB> Sometimes all it takes is a little nudge...  :)

And, talking to her yesterday, she said she's been good about watching &
counting carbs for breakfast & lunch. Still struggling with supper so I
encouraged her a bit more. Told her she's doing well with 2 of 3 meals,
the 3rd one will come in time. Her husband likes heavy carb (pasta) type
meals so she will have to watch her intake more. But, her blood glucose
numbers are improving from doing better on the 2 meals. Small victories
will win the war.

---
Catch you later,
Ruth
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