Hello, I have had type two diabetes for twenty years. It’s the total number of carbs per meal and snacks. It’s usually 15-20 carbs per snack twice a day and 40-75 carbs per meal. That’s the key. Some foods like oatmeal can cause your blood sugar to spike, so you have to check your blood sugar to see how they affect you. Also check out the glycemic index for foods. Lots of good info around what the impact of different foods have on your blood sugar.
Benefits of Monk Fruit Sugar It reduces calories. Because monk fruit sugar is metabolized differently than regular sugar, you can reduce your caloric intake by using it. It doesn't affect blood sugar. ... It's anti-inflammatory. ... It can help fight cancer. ... It doesn't cause cavities. ... You only need a little.
Yes- stay away from Aspartame and Saccharin! When I was young, that's all they had, but now you have a lot of natural sweeteners that are not made from chemicals. John's blessed to have you taking care of him Renea!
It’s so awesome that you are doing this with him. Diabetes is a hard battle, especially when everyone in your home is still eating the old way. If you haven’t tried the Dave’s Killer Bread, it’s good. It doesn’t spike my blood sugar like other breads do. And at my grocery it’s cheaper than Ezekiel bread. The low carb tortillas are really good too. Prayers on this new journey!❤
I’m happy to see all the good stuff you got for Mr Wayna you doing a good job helping him out with his sugar intake you guys are just amazing people from Philadelphia
You are blessed where you live...so many options. My protein bread here in BC, Canada is 6.98 a small loaf. I went from stress induced highest blood sugar they had ever seen, to normal range. I have learned through trial and error. I bake still, using almond flour and my family are blown away with what i make. My diet is extremely low carb. I also fast 18-20 hours so I have just one blood sugar rise. My dr was stunned. The endocrinologist wanted me on ozempic, insulin and metformin. No way! I said No! Apple cider vinegar with water is so good in getting the blood sugar regulated. Getting cold or hot will shoot your numbers up drastically so bear that in mind this summer. No dr ever told me, but I saw that when I froze cleaning out my gutters! There really is no going back to the old way of eating. Pizza, burgers etc are killers. The flour we use has changed drastically since the fifties. It is pure sugar, even more so than white table sugar! Survival HT channel has a fantastic explanation. Wish you all the best on this new journey.
Hey my friend! Been fighting type 2 diabetes for 25 years. I feel your frustration and John’s pain. Portion control and low carb lots of lean protein have helped me. I did have gastric bypass surgery which put me in remission until a few years ago. Genetically I am predisposed to. So now I have been on a weekly shot of Ozempic. It had lowered my A1C from 7.2 down to 5.4. Before my surgery I was on 4 shots of insulin, almost 300 lbs. Now I am 160 lbs. My eyes are damaged so I have to go to the eye doctor a lot. I found monk fruit to be the closest sweetener to sugar. The texture is similar and it doesn’t spike your BS. This is a hard thing to relearn lifelong ways but you will do it! So happy he is making insulin and can go on metformin! Best wishes prayers and love ❤
Oh my goodness thank you Jayne. He was told that this is reversable, and I am so hoping we can achieve that. He is having alot of trouble with his eyes and his Dr. said that when his sugar gets under control then his eyes will get better. His A1c wat greater than 14 and his sugar was 802 when they discovered this. We are going to try monk fruit. Yes this is life changing that is for sure.
Renea, I'm so impressed with how you have approached this. I can tell you're doing a whole lot of research. I'm glad you are, because along with following Mr. Wayna's doctors' advice, doing your own research is what will help you the most. Everyone means well, but everybody's situations are different, and what helps others may not help John at all. But it looks like you're well on your way to figuring it all out and getting him back to good health. Just remember, portion sizes matter, count those carbs, and check blood sugar levels as directed by the doctor, and things will fall into place for you. I'm interested to see if you notice any changes for yourself as well. In college, several friends were diabetic, and all of us ate exactly the same things. It wasn't very long before even those of us who weren't at that time diabetic were able to feel the changes in our own blood sugar levels. Several of us were later diagnosed, and what we learned all those years ago served us well. Looking forward to the new recipes. Have a great holiday weekend!
Something you could make for him is some homemade freezer jam with the fruit you get from flash food. Especially the strawberries. Just buy the Sure Jell in the pink package and use the no sugar added recipe. Then use some stevia or monk fruit sweetener to sweeten it. I made it for my Mother and she loved it. I didn’t like actually canning it, I wasn’t sure if it was safe or not so I always just froze it.
Iam a diabetic, I get the inked keto seed bread it has 11 carbs 10 dietary fiber 0 sugar 45 calories per slice… basically breaks down to 1 net carb per slice. And it’s really good!
I reversed my T2D by eating very low carbs, no sugar, no grains, no salt and healthy veggies and fruit as well as protein. I’ve lost 160 pounds over 2 ½ years; it can be done if a person is motivated and determined to maintain good health. Good luck!
Hey Renee! I am not diabetic but my husband is type 2. Just read this week that parboiled rice is better than regular rice. It has a lower glycemic rate. You can use pure maple syrup as a sweetener. Also fiber helps with your carb count. Love your channel! God bless to you both!
I'm SO looking forward to your ideas on how to put together healthy meals. I know what foods I should be buying for me and my husband, but it's hard to come up with ideas for meals every day. I love the idea of mixing cream cheese with all kinds of chopped veggies. Can't wait to see what you put together!
They make a sugar substitute that is really good for you. Monkfruit. And stevia is good too. It's the gluten in the bread and wraps bring up the calories and the sugar. They also make sugar free cake mix and icing (unless you want to make your own) same for pasta. The make a lot of pasta with lentils and chickpeas. They also make bread that is still expensive but not 7.00 expensive called Sara Lee lower calorie bread 40 calorie IA slice. They do have so many different things for you both.
I'm newly diagnosed type 2, and I really like the monk fruit sweetener. I recently tried a pillsbury zero sugar moist supreme cake mix and zero sugar frosting, it was good...just a yellow cake mix and milk chocolate frosting. Yum!
Yeah I take meta-Forman been taking it for a long time now they end up having to double mine. I have to do it twice a day I’m A tea drinker, and I don’t like it without sugar so you can use monk fruit to replace the sugar and it doesn’t taste bad when you’re looking at products ingredients if it says no sugar, check out the carbs carbs turn into sugar you have to look at both
Make sure that John checks his blood sugar closely after eating anything with oats in it, such as oatmeal, for most people it raises glucose levels drastically and then gives a big drop again in a few hours. Grapes are notorious for that too. If he wants to eat grapes have him consume just 1 handful after eating a high protein, high fiber and good fat meal. Using his glucose meter to determine what foods do to his system is key.
Black beans are great, but they do spike me. I take a tiny amount. A study on 100 plus year old people all had two foods In common. Walnuts and black beans lol. Since I started eating walnuts daily...it's a life changer. My gut is absolutely loving it
My husband is dibetic. I have learned growing up in a family that has dibetic people in it, that everyone is different. Fruits, veggies & meat works for my husband & keeps his blood regular. Carbs raises his sugar for him. His mom couldn't eat fruit it raised hers. So don't just read labels test before & after meals and you will find what meals work for you. Libar testers were a saving grace. Now hes pre- dibetic its easy to now.
Good Morning Michigan! Got laser treatment on my eye yesterday (what an ordeal, the recovery). The Eye Doctor (MD also) said you can really prolong your lifes' length by controlling your blood sugar.
Morning Renae nice haul. Will Mr. Wayna eat the mini bell Peppers red,yellow,.Org., cut spread cream cheese and sprinkle Everything Bagel seasoning very tasty snack.Put a paper towel in bag of bread wither on counter or to freeze. Paper towel absorbs the moisture ir gives it back. But leave it in the bag till you have eatin all the bread. Learned this from manager at a day old bread store years ago. Works on buns too. Can't use any sub sugars. Have to take benadril or look out.y Find sp[spinach on sale or marked sown cut stems off and dehyddrate. Just rehydrate in warm water and put in your recipes or egg bites. Really comes in handy in winter when so expensive.
Look into resistant starch..that happens when you refrigerate or even freeze foods like potatoes pasta or rice over night. A chemical change happens that converts starches into something the body doesn't recognize as sugar. BUT use your glucose meter to make sure it works in you.
Yes my friend I read an article about resistant starch. I am going to try this with potatoes and see if it spikes his blood sugar, if not then it will be wonderful for him as he absolutely loves potatoes.
You can make your own Strawberry Lemonade, waterbath can it and have it on your shelf to make as you need it. Ball (the canning company) has the recipe on its website or just google the recipe. You can make it without sugar and sweeten it when you make it.
Hello I have watched your videos for a long while and have even tried many of your recipes and have loved them. But I am emailing you cause I have been a diabetic for over twenty years. Until the last year I finally listen to my new doctor and by following her advice I lowered my carbs and am now went to non insulin diabetic. Also I have lost over 100 pounds. I have went from an A1C level of 10.9 to 7.2 which is great and I was told as long I continue to follow her advice I can remain insulin free. I watched the few videos about his new diabetic life and hate to see you spend extra money on food. I am sure you have had a lot of advice and mine is just another but wanted to let you know. Good luck Ginny Crabtree
Great news! Always a good thing to get good news from the Doctor. Glad you are both so supportive of one another and how it has blessed you and others that know you. Have a great Holiday weekend:)
It’s not only sugar it’s also total carbs cause all carbs turn into sugar unfortunately 😢 it’s a huge learning curve with this food and diabetes that’s for sure but you’ll get it figured out!! I always google things
Whenever we eat carb meals like pasta, rice, and breads for sandwhiches. I cook it the day before so I can refrigerate it. Allowing pasta, rice or potatoes to sit in frig, creates a healthier carb, as it turns into a resistant starch. Refrigertion reduces the glycemic index. And because bread thaws very guickly, I keep that in the freezer for when we want some with dinner, or to make a sandwhich. Even though we take this measure, we still limit carb intake. God Bless your effort ❤~
There are several different zero sugar or no sugar drinks true lemonade, Florida's natural zero sugar, minute maid zero sugar all no aspartame in them .I'm going thru the same thing trying to cut out sugars .love your channel you inspire me.
I’ll bet you will be able to make any foods you found at the store that he likes that’s pricey. As you get more familiar with the good ingredients. I have ALL faith in you!!
If you google low carb “breads”, there are some that take just tablespoons of flour and use whipped cream for the rise. I used to make them in muffin tins, and I was even able to fry the batter flat for “pancakes”😊 If you’re using “real” bread, make your sandwiches open-face to reduce the bread carbs. I used to wrap meat and cheese in romaine leaves to make a no bread sandwich.
I put a bag of green tea in my jug of water w a dash of lemon or line. It’s healthy. I use one of those juice jugs you just got John. Fix at night and let it sit overnight. Get the pasta maker for your Kitchen Aide.😊
Oh, I'm super happy for the good news from the doctor! I'm glad you are avoiding aspartame. You know, I read in a few reputable sources that aspartame actually makes you crave sugar. I was drinking diet Pepsi at the time, and I always wanted sweets. So I stopped the diet Pepsi and other aspartame. Almost immediately, I lost my desire for sweets, and I found a lot of desserts were too sweet for me. So that theory is definitely true! I remember you saying that you lost weight when you quit smoking. Following the same diet as John should help you lose weight, also. What a bonus!
Peanut butter and mayo is the best..ur the man john...glad ur feeling better also..keep up the great work..nice haul..have a wonderful day and keep smiling cause u both r beautiful ❤️
There are videos for Ezekiel bread from other homesteading. Especially those who mill their own grains. Plus on fruits. Easier way for myself to remember is anything ending with berries. You can have. Others you have to limit yourself on amounts. Hope this help
Well Renee you and that wonderful husband of yours you will get a handle on this I know you will it's hard but I know you will get it I am praying for you all love you guys you take care and I will see you in your next video Intel Mr John he will be okay with you helping him you will get it love you guys
I eat Jif, no sugar added. Meijer doesn't carry it, but Walmart does. Has a blue label. Very good flavor. You can also use regular oatmeal and add freeze dried strawberries.
I love love WildRice boiled w/ celery & onions, then topped off with butter and S&P- Devine. My relatives harvest it locally grown every August and prepare it by hand. Kinda spendy but the work put into harvesting is hard work, but so worth it. I like to stock with usually 50lb to last me til next harvest. I’ll send you some if you’d like ?!!!
Very high protein diet is good- nor processed meats though. Have his plate filled with the protein & small portions of anything else. Good luck! He's lucky to have you ❤
Use a few freeze dried strawberries, but more blueberries and add to rolled oats for him for breakfast. Skip the instant. Then just add water and microwave it. Also carbohydrates are the HUGE hidden sugars.
Hello Renee I was also looking for a recipe on u tube for Ezekiel bread and I found Rose homestead u tube. I'm looking into making it too, just thought I'd mention it as you did. God bless you both.❤️
You tube channel, Mary’s Nest, has info on sprouting grains and grinding grains. She has a lot of amazing other stuff on her channel. I’m glad your husband is doing better. Thank you for sharing your life. I have learned so much!!!
Good morning Renee. Im so happy to see you're taking care of Mr. Wayne. I'm type 2 and as you know there are so many foods now that you can buy that are dedicated to sugar free. When my mom was diagnosed 20 or so years ago, there were not many choices to purchase. I get criticized occasionally for some of the foods I cook and video. But, I don’t cook and eat like this all the time. There is also an amazing sugar free cake mix. I think its Pillsbury that puts it out. All I've seen is chocolate and vanilla but it satisfies the sweettooth.
My husband is type 2 diabetic so I have read so much about what foods we can eat. It is so hard but I have always loved Splenda but please read up on it. It will spike blood sugar like sugar does. The best sugar sub I can find is Monk Fruit. It is so good for you. We love ChocZero products. They do not spike my husbands blood sugar at all and and their products are delicious. I look forward to diabetic recipes from you.
I am glued to the videos. My hsuband is a diabertici with unstable blood sugars/ Trying to deal with a diet that will resolve this problem. Love all your videos, and iideas, thank you
Beans and legumes are good for diabetics. You might try True Lemonade/Limeade, it is made with stevia. I usually dilute it with extra water because it is super sweet. I use an old limeade bottle and just add 1-2 packets of the lemonade mix. Think more whole grains and less processed foods rather that sugar free. Whole grains take longer to process in your gut as opposed to processed grains, which means your blood sugar is less likely to spike.
Sucralose is Splenda. If he likes Pepsi, diet SHASTA is sweetened with sucralose. I too am diabetic, and when I feel like having ice cream, I have a few spoons of cool whip. I make my own breadcrumbs. If you have it out there, get some KETO bread. I cubed it, toasted it, ground it up, and put spices in it. Now if I need to put a little breadcrumbs, I know they are low carb.
Oh my. I dont know anyone else besides me who loves mayo & p'nut butter sandwiches. Mr Wayno - Im with you, these are great sandwiches!!! Enjoy. Isnt it horrible they put aspercream in good food & ruin it??? God bless you both from grandma Katie in Oregon
Renae-Once you find out what John likes as far as the groceries you’ve bought, check out Azure Standard. They have lots of diabetic options and their products are much healthier, as well as cheaper when bought in bulk. I like that most of their items are organic as well as non-gmo and as I said they have lots of diabetic options. They also have the rice and the whole grain pastas like you showed. I can’t use stevia because I’m allergic to ragweed, and Stevia is from the same family as ragweed. Monkfruit is a very good option for a diabetic. Fresh, whole foods are better than frozen, and frozen is better than canned (commercially), and canned is better than processed to infinity, as you know. And as you are learning, everything in moderation. What works for one person might not work for another, but there are “guidelines” to start with. It can be very challenging to change a diet so drastically. I’m sure John’s drs. as well as his body, will be your best guides. There are lots of places that do classes as well to help with the transition and learning curve that is needed for such a drastic change.
Have you ever tried Loven Fresh Zero Carb Bread? Whole Foods has it in two flavors: Multi Seed and Wheat for $2.99 in fridge section. Also Sara Lee has a keto 45 calorie bread in multi grain ( 2 grams of sugar), and whole grain white (2 grams of sugar). Also the weight watchers diet plan is based off of the diabetic diet. Very healthy meal plans…ask the dietitian or the doctor about it. Might give you some recipes that are easy and lot of different ways to prepare old favorites to fit into your new lifestyle.
My kids loved oatmeal too. They also loved the strawberry and cream we couldn't find it. So we made our own. Take sugar free strawberry jam and pour a little bit of milk in it.
I am also diabetic. 1 of the best foods to eat should contain fibre. Also test your sugar levels. There are quite a few sugar substitutes that are worse than sugar. Check online, n find more than 1 source. Berries best for diabetes. Check each piece of food online for carbs. All the carbs add up fast. Good luck n God bless you both. Be careful when it says sugar free, cause they add sugar in some form.
Just keep in mind that ALL carbs turn into sugar !!
Hello, I have had type two diabetes for twenty years. It’s the total number of carbs per meal and snacks. It’s usually 15-20 carbs per snack twice a day and 40-75 carbs per meal. That’s the key. Some foods like oatmeal can cause your blood sugar to spike, so you have to check your blood sugar to see how they affect you.
Also check out the glycemic index for foods. Lots of good info around what the impact of different foods have on your blood sugar.
Benefits of Monk Fruit Sugar
It reduces calories. Because monk fruit sugar is metabolized differently than regular sugar, you can reduce your caloric intake by using it.
It doesn't affect blood sugar. ...
It's anti-inflammatory. ...
It can help fight cancer. ...
It doesn't cause cavities. ...
You only need a little.
I use monk fruit
Do you bake with it also?
Yes- stay away from Aspartame and Saccharin! When I was young, that's all they had, but now you have a lot of natural sweeteners that are not made from chemicals. John's blessed to have you taking care of him Renea!
Right. Stevia is fantastic. Zevia sodanif you can get it. It's pricey, at least here in Canada, but it's good
@@catherinerandall1966 I never heard of the Zevia; I'll have to check into that!Thank you!
It’s so awesome that you are doing this with him. Diabetes is a hard battle, especially when everyone in your home is still eating the old way. If you haven’t tried the Dave’s Killer Bread, it’s good. It doesn’t spike my blood sugar like other breads do. And at my grocery it’s cheaper than Ezekiel bread. The low carb tortillas are really good too. Prayers on this new journey!❤
🥰 awwww I love lilacs and Lilly of the valley. My favorites. Will be praying for you Mister
I’m happy to see all the good stuff you got for Mr Wayna you doing a good job helping him out with his sugar intake you guys are just amazing people from Philadelphia
You are blessed where you live...so many options. My protein bread here in BC, Canada is 6.98 a small loaf. I went from stress induced highest blood sugar they had ever seen, to normal range. I have learned through trial and error. I bake still, using almond flour and my family are blown away with what i make. My diet is extremely low carb. I also fast 18-20 hours so I have just one blood sugar rise. My dr was stunned. The endocrinologist wanted me on ozempic, insulin and metformin. No way! I said No! Apple cider vinegar with water is so good in getting the blood sugar regulated. Getting cold or hot will shoot your numbers up drastically so bear that in mind this summer. No dr ever told me, but I saw that when I froze cleaning out my gutters! There really is no going back to the old way of eating. Pizza, burgers etc are killers. The flour we use has changed drastically since the fifties. It is pure sugar, even more so than white table sugar! Survival HT channel has a fantastic explanation. Wish you all the best on this new journey.
Could you please tell me how much apple cider vinegar to how much water?
My husband loves the single serve drink packets that go in your water bottle. They have a ton of different flavors. They are also really cheap.
As a supportive wife you will help get/keep him on track💞
Yes and Amen.
Hey my friend! Been fighting type 2 diabetes for 25 years. I feel your frustration and John’s pain. Portion control and low carb lots of lean protein have helped me. I did have gastric bypass surgery which put me in remission until a few years ago. Genetically I am predisposed to. So now I have been on a weekly shot of Ozempic. It had lowered my A1C from 7.2 down to 5.4. Before my surgery I was on 4 shots of insulin, almost 300 lbs. Now I am 160 lbs. My eyes are damaged so I have to go to the eye doctor a lot.
I found monk fruit to be the closest sweetener to sugar. The texture is similar and it doesn’t spike your BS.
This is a hard thing to relearn lifelong ways but you will do it! So happy he is making insulin and can go on metformin! Best wishes prayers and love ❤
Oh my goodness thank you Jayne. He was told that this is reversable, and I am so hoping we can achieve that. He is having alot of trouble with his eyes and his Dr. said that when his sugar gets under control then his eyes will get better. His A1c wat greater than 14 and his sugar was 802 when they discovered this. We are going to try monk fruit. Yes this is life changing that is for sure.
My mom would make mayonnaise and sliced tomatoes sandwiches. Good healthy haul,they also have diabetic candy my mom would buy it for my grandma.❤
We both love tomato sandwiches. I like to add thin sliced cucumbers to mine.
Renea, I'm so impressed with how you have approached this. I can tell you're doing a whole lot of research. I'm glad you are, because along with following Mr. Wayna's doctors' advice, doing your own research is what will help you the most. Everyone means well, but everybody's situations are different, and what helps others may not help John at all. But it looks like you're well on your way to figuring it all out and getting him back to good health. Just remember, portion sizes matter, count those carbs, and check blood sugar levels as directed by the doctor, and things will fall into place for you. I'm interested to see if you notice any changes for yourself as well. In college, several friends were diabetic, and all of us ate exactly the same things. It wasn't very long before even those of us who weren't at that time diabetic were able to feel the changes in our own blood sugar levels. Several of us were later diagnosed, and what we learned all those years ago served us well.
Looking forward to the new recipes. Have a great holiday weekend!
Something you could make for him is some homemade freezer jam with the fruit you get from flash food. Especially the strawberries. Just buy the Sure Jell in the pink package and use the no sugar added recipe. Then use some stevia or monk fruit sweetener to sweeten it. I made it for my Mother and she loved it. I didn’t like actually canning it, I wasn’t sure if it was safe or not so I always just froze it.
Iam a diabetic, I get the inked keto seed bread it has 11 carbs 10 dietary fiber 0 sugar 45 calories per slice… basically breaks down to 1 net carb per slice. And it’s really good!
My favorite also ❤ Little if any impact on my blood sugar 👍
I reversed my T2D by eating very low carbs, no sugar, no grains, no salt and healthy veggies and fruit as well as protein. I’ve lost 160 pounds over 2 ½ years; it can be done if a person is motivated and determined to maintain good health. Good luck!
We are determined to reverse his. We just need the learn what will work for him. So glad for you and what a wonderful blessing.
Hey Renee! I am not diabetic but my husband is type 2. Just read this week that parboiled rice is better than regular rice. It has a lower glycemic rate. You can use pure maple syrup as a sweetener. Also fiber helps with your carb count. Love your channel! God bless to you both!
I'm SO looking forward to your ideas on how to put together healthy meals. I know what foods I should be buying for me and my husband, but it's hard to come up with ideas for meals every day. I love the idea of mixing cream cheese with all kinds of chopped veggies. Can't wait to see what you put together!
I love cooking brown rice in veggy broth. Then i put chopped red onion and chopped cherry tomatoes on top. Yummy
They make a sugar substitute that is really good for you. Monkfruit. And stevia is good too. It's the gluten in the bread and wraps bring up the calories and the sugar. They also make sugar free cake mix and icing (unless you want to make your own) same for pasta. The make a lot of pasta with lentils and chickpeas. They also make bread that is still expensive but not 7.00 expensive called Sara Lee lower calorie bread 40 calorie IA slice. They do have so many different things for you both.
I'm newly diagnosed type 2, and I really like the monk fruit sweetener. I recently tried a pillsbury zero sugar moist supreme cake mix and zero sugar frosting, it was good...just a yellow cake mix and milk chocolate frosting. Yum!
Yeah I take meta-Forman been taking it for a long time now they end up having to double mine. I have to do it twice a day I’m A tea drinker, and I don’t like it without sugar so you can use monk fruit to replace the sugar and it doesn’t taste bad when you’re looking at products ingredients if it says no sugar, check out the carbs carbs turn into sugar you have to look at both
they told me and my husband don't worry about the sugar its the carb you have to worry about.
Exactly!!!
My husband has been diabetic for 32 years now. You can do this!
Check out the carbohydrates in sugar free. They can get quite high and turn to sugar.
Thank u so much for doing these videos my son has fatty liver and he has do do diabetic diet so now we all are.
This is so very helpful!!!!❤❤❤❤❤
Make sure that John checks his blood sugar closely after eating anything with oats in it, such as oatmeal, for most people it raises glucose levels drastically and then gives a big drop again in a few hours. Grapes are notorious for that too. If he wants to eat grapes have him consume just 1 handful after eating a high protein, high fiber and good fat meal. Using his glucose meter to determine what foods do to his system is key.
You have each other. You couldn't possibly lead a boring life.!!
Black beans are great, but they do spike me. I take a tiny amount. A study on 100 plus year old people all had two foods In common. Walnuts and black beans lol. Since I started eating walnuts daily...it's a life changer. My gut is absolutely loving it
My husband is dibetic. I have learned growing up in a family that has dibetic people in it, that everyone is different. Fruits, veggies & meat works for my husband & keeps his blood regular. Carbs raises his sugar for him. His mom couldn't eat fruit it raised hers. So don't just read labels test before & after meals and you will find what meals work for you. Libar testers were a saving grace. Now hes pre- dibetic its easy to now.
Good Morning Michigan! Got laser treatment on my eye yesterday (what an ordeal, the recovery). The Eye Doctor (MD also) said you can really prolong your lifes' length by controlling your blood sugar.
Hope you recover fast with no troubles.
Ooohhhh Ezekiel bread is soooo good toasted!! I absolutely love it!!
You really have to try Cauliflower crust for pizza. When made properly it is absolutely DELISH!!!
Morning Renae nice haul. Will Mr. Wayna eat the mini bell Peppers red,yellow,.Org., cut spread cream cheese and sprinkle Everything Bagel seasoning very tasty snack.Put a paper towel in bag of bread wither on counter or to freeze. Paper towel absorbs the moisture ir gives it back. But leave it in the bag till you have eatin all the bread. Learned this from manager at a day old bread store years ago. Works on buns too. Can't use any sub sugars. Have to take benadril or look out.y Find sp[spinach on sale or marked sown cut stems off and dehyddrate. Just rehydrate in warm water and put in your recipes or egg bites. Really comes in handy in winter when so expensive.
Look into resistant starch..that happens when you refrigerate or even freeze foods like potatoes pasta or rice over night. A chemical change happens that converts starches into something the body doesn't recognize as sugar. BUT use your glucose meter to make sure it works in you.
Yes my friend I read an article about resistant starch. I am going to try this with potatoes and see if it spikes his blood sugar, if not then it will be wonderful for him as he absolutely loves potatoes.
That lemonade is yummy. We drink it too. And, you're not boring people. You do so much, for so many. Even here on youtube.
It's important you look at the carbs as well. Carbs turn to sugar. High Protein low carbs.
You can make your own Strawberry Lemonade, waterbath can it and have it on your shelf to make as you need it. Ball (the canning company) has the recipe on its website or just google the recipe. You can make it without sugar and sweeten it when you make it.
Hello I have watched your videos for a long while and have even tried many of your recipes and have loved them. But I am emailing you cause I have been a diabetic for over twenty years. Until the last year I finally listen to my new doctor and by following her advice I lowered my carbs and am now went to non insulin diabetic. Also I have lost over 100 pounds. I have went from an A1C level of 10.9 to 7.2 which is great and I was told as long I continue to follow her advice I can remain insulin free.
I watched the few videos about his new diabetic life and hate to see you spend extra money on food. I am sure you have had a lot of advice and mine is just another but wanted to let you know.
Good luck Ginny Crabtree
Great news! Always a good thing to get good news from the Doctor. Glad you are both so supportive of one another and how it has blessed you and others that know you. Have a great Holiday weekend:)
It’s not only sugar it’s also total carbs cause all carbs turn into sugar unfortunately 😢 it’s a huge learning curve with this food and diabetes that’s for sure but you’ll get it figured out!! I always google things
Whenever we eat carb meals like pasta, rice, and breads for sandwhiches. I cook it the day before so I can refrigerate it. Allowing pasta, rice or potatoes to sit in frig, creates a healthier carb, as it turns into a resistant starch. Refrigertion reduces the glycemic index. And because bread thaws very guickly, I keep that in the freezer for when we want some with dinner, or to make a sandwhich. Even though we take this measure, we still limit carb intake. God Bless your effort ❤~
There are several different zero sugar or no sugar drinks true lemonade, Florida's natural zero sugar, minute maid zero sugar all no aspartame in them .I'm going thru the same thing trying to cut out sugars .love your channel you inspire me.
I’ll bet you will be able to make any foods you found at the store that he likes that’s pricey. As you get more familiar with the good ingredients. I have ALL faith in you!!
Awesome health news! Compare the pros & cons on meds (B12 absorption & anemia).
Thank you thank you thank you for doing this haul . I appreciate all you do
If you google low carb “breads”, there are some that take just tablespoons of flour and use whipped cream for the rise. I used to make them in muffin tins, and I was even able to fry the batter flat for “pancakes”😊
If you’re using “real” bread, make your sandwiches open-face to reduce the bread carbs. I used to wrap meat and cheese in romaine leaves to make a no bread sandwich.
Your trying hard you'll keep learning as you go on this journey I'll be praying for both of you love ya Shelby
I put a bag of green tea in my jug of water w a dash of lemon or line. It’s healthy. I use one of those juice jugs you just got John. Fix at night and let it sit overnight. Get the pasta maker for your Kitchen Aide.😊
I’m type 2 gonna be 30 in couple weeks just on metformin currently, just came across this channel ❤
Happy birthday this month Renea! So happy John is doing better. Keep up the good work! 🦋🥰💕🙏
Thank you so much 🤗
Info is good too!
You are not boring at all!! I wish I had your work ethic and creativity.
Amen.
Oh, I'm super happy for the good news from the doctor!
I'm glad you are avoiding aspartame. You know, I read in a few reputable sources that aspartame actually makes you crave sugar. I was drinking diet Pepsi at the time, and I always wanted sweets. So I stopped the diet Pepsi and other aspartame. Almost immediately, I lost my desire for sweets, and I found a lot of desserts were too sweet for me. So that theory is definitely true!
I remember you saying that you lost weight when you quit smoking. Following the same diet as John should help you lose weight, also. What a bonus!
Lilacs in your new pitcher!
Happy Birthday 🎂
I found the beasan (chick pea )flour is what I use for cookies and sweet breads with maple syrup or honey or coconut sugar
Peanut butter and mayo is the best..ur the man john...glad ur feeling better also..keep up the great work..nice haul..have a wonderful day and keep smiling cause u both r beautiful ❤️
There are videos for Ezekiel bread from other homesteading. Especially those who mill their own grains. Plus on fruits. Easier way for myself to remember is anything ending with berries. You can have. Others you have to limit yourself on amounts. Hope this help
Gooood Morning Sweet Couple☕️☺️ PraYers going up for Mr. Wayna's sugars to stabilize & stay that way...Glad to see you're feeling better too~
Well Renee you and that wonderful husband of yours you will get a handle on this I know you will it's hard but I know you will get it I am praying for you all love you guys you take care and I will see you in your next video Intel Mr John he will be okay with you helping him you will get it love you guys
I eat Jif, no sugar added. Meijer doesn't carry it, but Walmart does. Has a blue label. Very good flavor. You can also use regular oatmeal and add freeze dried strawberries.
Aww, I'm sad for him about the grapes. I know he loves them. I'm also sure you all will get this under control. ❤
I can eat basmati rice without any problems. It’s low glycemic index so it’s diabetic friendly.
I love love WildRice boiled w/ celery & onions, then topped off with butter and S&P- Devine. My relatives harvest it locally grown every August and prepare it by hand. Kinda spendy but the work put into harvesting is hard work, but so worth it. I like to stock with usually 50lb to last me til next harvest. I’ll send you some if you’d like ?!!!
With so much tender loving care,,,all will be well!!!
I buy sunbutter,its like peanut butter but its made with sunflower seed and you cant tell the difference. Its very good. I am a diabetic also.
Very high protein diet is good- nor processed meats though. Have his plate filled with the protein & small portions of anything else. Good luck! He's lucky to have you ❤
Use a few freeze dried strawberries, but more blueberries and add to rolled oats for him for breakfast. Skip the instant. Then just add water and microwave it. Also carbohydrates are the HUGE hidden sugars.
Hello Renee I was also looking for a recipe on u tube for Ezekiel bread and I found Rose homestead u tube. I'm looking into making it too, just thought I'd mention it as you did. God bless you both.❤️
God bless. You too are an amazing couple.
You tube channel, Mary’s Nest, has info on sprouting grains and grinding grains. She has a lot of amazing other stuff on her channel.
I’m glad your husband is doing better. Thank you for sharing your life. I have learned so much!!!
@lindascott6637 Yes Mary's Nest is great. I like it a lot and she's a very pleasant person like Renea. ❤
Good morning Renee. Im so happy to see you're taking care of Mr. Wayne. I'm type 2 and as you know there are so many foods now that you can buy that are dedicated to sugar free. When my mom was diagnosed 20 or so years ago, there were not many choices to purchase. I get criticized occasionally for some of the foods I cook and video. But, I don’t cook and eat like this all the time. There is also an amazing sugar free cake mix. I think its Pillsbury that puts it out. All I've seen is chocolate and vanilla but it satisfies the sweettooth.
Grains & Grit Felicity has a Ezekiel bread recipe. She has a lot of info on most grains.
We are diabetic also, we use Monk Fruit to sweeten our drinks with and on our oatmeal. It’s expensive but worth it, and we don’t use it all the time.
Ezekiel bread is the healthiest bread you can buy. Because of its nutritional content it cutbs cravings because your body is receiving what it needs.
Every person is different. It’s trial and error. Bananas spike mine too.
Beautiful video Renea and you will find out what to do for your husband.
There are good resources online for making Ezekiel bread. Just really need to sprout your grains and legumes. ❤
My husband is type 2 diabetic so I have read so much about what foods we can eat. It is so hard but I have always loved Splenda but please read up on it. It will spike blood sugar like sugar does. The best sugar sub I can find is Monk Fruit. It is so good for you. We love ChocZero products. They do not spike my husbands blood sugar at all and and their products are delicious. I look forward to diabetic recipes from you.
Good news
I make breakfast burritos for my husband with low carb tortillas i make a bunch and freeze them .
I am glued to the videos. My hsuband is a diabertici with unstable blood sugars/ Trying to deal with a diet that will resolve this problem. Love all your videos, and iideas, thank you
The Amish store in my daughter's town sells Ezekiel bread that they make so I am sure you can make your own. I googled and found several recipes.
I make my own peanut butter just toss in food processor nothing added ,you guys are doing fantastic well done
I do that with almond butter and he has decided to give it a try.
Beans and legumes are good for diabetics. You might try True Lemonade/Limeade, it is made with stevia. I usually dilute it with extra water because it is super sweet. I use an old limeade bottle and just add 1-2 packets of the lemonade mix. Think more whole grains and less processed foods rather that sugar free. Whole grains take longer to process in your gut as opposed to processed grains, which means your blood sugar is less likely to spike.
I love the sugar free that you mix together I get them at sams for lemonade
That is fantastic. Congratulations.🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉
Great haul!!
Good Morning ☀️ ❤
Sucralose is Splenda. If he likes Pepsi, diet SHASTA is sweetened with sucralose. I too am diabetic, and when I feel like having ice cream, I have a few spoons of cool whip. I make my own breadcrumbs. If you have it out there, get some KETO bread. I cubed it, toasted it, ground it up, and put spices in it. Now if I need to put a little breadcrumbs, I know they are low carb.
Oh my. I dont know anyone else besides me who loves mayo & p'nut butter sandwiches. Mr Wayno - Im with you, these are great sandwiches!!! Enjoy. Isnt it horrible they put aspercream in good food & ruin it??? God bless you both from grandma Katie in Oregon
Good morning!
Renae-Once you find out what John likes as far as the groceries you’ve bought, check out Azure Standard. They have lots of diabetic options and their products are much healthier, as well as cheaper when bought in bulk. I like that most of their items are organic as well as non-gmo and as I said they have lots of diabetic options. They also have the rice and the whole grain pastas like you showed. I can’t use stevia because I’m allergic to ragweed, and Stevia is from the same family as ragweed. Monkfruit is a very good option for a diabetic. Fresh, whole foods are better than frozen, and frozen is better than canned (commercially), and canned is better than processed to infinity, as you know. And as you are learning, everything in moderation. What works for one person might not work for another, but there are “guidelines” to start with. It can be very challenging to change a diet so drastically. I’m sure John’s drs. as well as his body, will be your best guides. There are lots of places that do classes as well to help with the transition and learning curve that is needed for such a drastic change.
Have you ever tried Loven Fresh Zero Carb Bread? Whole Foods has it in two flavors: Multi Seed and Wheat for $2.99 in fridge section. Also Sara Lee has a keto 45 calorie bread in multi grain ( 2 grams of sugar), and whole grain white (2 grams of sugar). Also the weight watchers diet plan is based off of the diabetic diet. Very healthy meal plans…ask the dietitian or the doctor about it. Might give you some recipes that are easy and lot of different ways to prepare old favorites to fit into your new lifestyle.
No and there is not a whole foods store with in a hundred miles of us. I sure wish there was.
Hi Renee, I'm just watching your video. You can make your own baked beans . Just use Stevie in place of sugar
Sorry ,I meant stevia not Stevie
We use s/f syrup...
Love avocado toast too!
My kids loved oatmeal too. They also loved the strawberry and cream we couldn't find it. So we made our own. Take sugar free strawberry jam and pour a little bit of milk in it.
Sounds great!
prayers for you all
Happy birthday!
Thank you.
I am also diabetic. 1 of the best foods to eat should contain fibre. Also test your sugar levels. There are quite a few sugar substitutes that are worse than sugar. Check online, n find more than 1 source. Berries best for diabetes. Check each piece of food online for carbs. All the carbs add up fast. Good luck n God bless you both. Be careful when it says sugar free, cause they add sugar in some form.
Thank you for the videos. Will you take us through a tour of your pantry. I am also on a diabetic diet. ❤
Hi Renea and John! Any type of special diet foods are more expensive. I hope you both have a blessed day!