Thought I might update...

[caddyman]

As we approach August Bank Holiday, I thought it might be nice to update for the first time in a couple of months

Comments

[smokingboot]

Sorry to hear about the diagnosis, but glad that your dietary changes aren't too annoying. Reverting to real ale sounds like a win to me. Never drank cider without finding a reason to regret it...

[caddyman]

Thanks, Boot. It's not so bad thus far; I didn't feel ill before and I don't now and I never put sugar in anything anyway!

Just adjusting to more protein. :-)

[mathcathy]

It was a great day! should definitely do more of it.

Also, we've been cutting sugar out of our diet as a precaution against Type 2 diabetes which my Dad and Grandmother had, as well as P's mother. We've found all sorts of amazing recipes, including a fruit crumble with no added sugar (just dates for sweetness and whatever fruit - Patrick prefers pears, I like berries) and some flapjacks with just a small hint of maple syrup. Our sweet potato cocoa brownies were pretty cool, too.... We should arrange a "next time" and Patch and I will bring the dessert.

[caddyman]

We must arrange another (though we're running out of summer!).

Sadly, it's rather more than just avoiding sugar. Pretty much EVERYTHING has sugar and or carbs in it and when all is said and done, they're still necessary.

I'll adjust!

[mathcathy]

Cocoa is okay and sweet potatoes have a low glycaemic index. My dad and P's mum have type 2 diabetes which is partly why we have decided to go with this halfway house of cutting out refibed sugar ....

[caddyman]

I shall investigate; it sounds like a very wise series of precautions!

[nyarbaggytep]

Sorry to hear about the diagnosis.
I shall avoid any comments about broadband.

[caddyman]

Thanks, Baggy - your forbearance is appreciated!

[bluesman]

Diabetes? Lordy, Bry, be careful. Big hugs.

[caddyman]

It's okay with meds. Just trying to eat fewer carbs with greater or lesser success. :-/

Still, on the bright side, I no longer have to pay for my prescriptions!

[sea_strands]

Just popped by and thought I'd drop in for a nice cup of tea with no sugar

[caddyman]

Trouble is, the biscuits and the chips and stuff.

They call to me! They call!

You take care, too!