Would anyone like to critique my low(er) carb diet?

[Muezza]

I'm completely new to all this! Recently had a blood test that indicated type 2 diabetes, and have been advised to cut out sugar and retest in 3 months to hopefully see an improvement!

I'm still including a bit of carbs, as I think none at all would be a massive shock to the system and previously I've been a massive white carb fiend (probably why I'm in this situation!) also I'm pescatarian but not a massive fan of fish. I want to try and bring in some oily fish like mackeral but it sometimes randomly grosses me out...

Are these plans along the right track? Each day also includes around 3 coffees with milk, no sugar.

Day 1

Breakfast: 2 eggs scrambled with 1 slice wholemeal toast and butter (small bread from one of those small loaves)

Lunch: Miso soup (Miso paste, shopped brocolli stem, spring onions, tofu) and some carrot and home made Houmous with pumpkin seeds.

Snack: apple, 20g pistachio nuts

Dinner: leek and potato soup (going to replace most of the potato with cauliflower) with no bread.

Day 2

Breakfast: fritata with Feta and edamame beans.

Lunch: Miso soup, carrot and Houmous (I like repetition) and an apple

Snack: mini cheese like a babybel or mini chedder

Dinner: cheese omelette and salad

Day 3

Breakfast: Greek yoghurt, apple and seeds

Lunch: smoked mackeral and salad and apple

Snack: small portion of olives

Dinner: lentil dal and Cucumber raita.

I find the Carb Manager app useful in tracking how low carb I actually am - it is easy to inadvertently eat far more than planned. Dairy, in particular milk and yogurt, are relatively high. Switching to soy milk and yogurt, if you fancy trying the no-sugar ones such as Alpro, might be worth a try if you want. Do you have a guideline daily net carbs limit?

Come over to the low carb bootcamp threads, here on Mumsnet. Very friendly knowledgable people, simple rules and lots of support will provide everything you need for success.

My DH reversed his type II diagnosis and I have lost loads of weight and feel better than I have for ages.

Our GP was initially skeptical but now a fan of the approach. Low carb is also endorsed by www.diabetes.co.uk

Week 8 - July 22 Low Carb Bootcamp - the last week! http://www.mumsnet.com/Talk/lowcarbb_bootcamp/4631746-week-8-july-22-low-carb-bootcamp-the-last-week

But note that www.diabetes.co.uk is a commercial website that sells the low carb diet plan and so it’s obvious they would endorse the plan. The website is nothing to do with Diabetes UK charity.

There are still significant carbs in your diet.

The way I have done it as I detest counting anything (makes my eating disordered) is no limit to meat and fish, fat, and above ground vegetables (so no potatoes or carrots).

No fruit except for a few berries

No legumes or beans

I’d suggest reading about a low carb diet so the science behind it makes sense so you understand why even a few carbs matter.

It's worth reading Diabetes UK top tips for healthy eating. They recommend eating more fruit and veg, not less. They also recommend eating healthier carbs such as brown rice, so I think you're on the right track swapping to wholemeal bread.

www.diabetes.org.uk/guide-to-diabetes/enjoy-food/eating-with-diabetes/10-ways-to-eat-well-with-diabetes

Make sure you're eating enough though, so it's sustainable - I'd struggle having just soup for dinner for example!