I just saw a commercial for macaroni and cheese. I'm dying for some of that.?

Question

But pasta is one of the things I gave up when diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. Is there any way I can have some macaroni and cheese? I'm taking metformin, glipizide and actos. I restrict my meals to 45 grams of carbs per meal. Can I eat a big bowl and walk for an hour. Should I give in to temptation or just turn off the tv?

Answer 1

Ewww. Noodles are so fattening!! Plus they look like worms. No, you don't want any of that junk. All it has in it is fat (noodles) and cheap cheese powder, how gross. Resist!!

Answer 2

You do not have to give up certain foods for diabetes. You can eat 1/2 cup which if using the box label you get the serving size usually about 21 carbs for Kraft or a cup which is 42 carbs. OK it is high in fat so make the rest of the meal on the low side of the hypoglycemic index and still exercise. Carbohydrate counting along with the hypoglycemic index really works great. But moderation is the key to things that cause your blood sugar to rise. My son takes more medication with high fat foods can you imagine pizza rises his level and if I told a 11 year old no pizza his life would be over in his eyes since the school has pizza parties. See you dietitian because they show you what to eat when and they do not exclude food they show you how and when to eat it.

Answer 3

I am a type 2 Diabete and I am on a low carb diet. This is what I eat when I want macaroni and cheese.

MOCKAFONI & CHEESE

16 ounce bag frozen cauliflower
4 ounces cream cheese
2 tablespoons heavy cream or low carb milk
4 ounces cheddar cheese, shredded
2 green onions, finely chopped
1 teaspoon minced chives, optional
1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
1/2 teaspoon pepper, or to taste
2 ounces cheddar cheese, shredded

Cook the cauliflower until tender; drain well. In a 1 1/2 quart casserole; soften cream cheese in microwave about 30-40 seconds on HIGH. Whisk in cream until smooth, then stir in 4 ounces cheddar cheese. Microwave on MEDIUM about 2-3 minutes or until cheese is melted. Stir well until creamy and smooth, microwaving a little longer if necessary. Stir in the green onions, chives, salt and pepper. Add the cauliflower and gently fold into cheese sauce to coat well. Adjust seasonings if needed. Top with remaining 2 ounces cheese and bake at 350º for 35 minutes, until bubbly and brown on top.

Makes 4-6 servings

Per 1/4 Recipe: 326 Calories; 27g Fat; 15g Protein; 8g Carbohydrate; 3g Dietary Fiber; 5g Net Carbs
Per 1/6 Recipe: 217 Calories; 18g Fat; 10g Protein; 5g Carbohydrate; 2g Dietary Fiber; 3g Net Carbs
I got this recipe from the site listed below. This site has some really good recipes.

Answer 4

hunny buy low carb pasta the diabetic meal plan is pretty much the same as the atkins diet minus the fat, i myself am not a dietbetic but i have bene ona dietbetic meal plan and i am now to this day since late 2003 on a very low fat low carb diet (weight issues) i didnt have the surgery but the docs were ready to preform it, 160 lbs in less then 9 months gone so i assure you that there is pasta you can ahve you just got to find it i dont know whre you live but you will always be able to find it in palces like publix (ussually where the low carbs tuff/protien shakes are etc....)

also there is a brand of soy milk called soy splender it is flavored soy milk come sin chocolatye cappichinno and vanilla it is excellent it is full of great flavor it is made with splenda and it is low fat

you can buy this pasta, use a low carb milk which there also is aside from soymilk its called carb countdown and come sin half gallon containers

and low fat cheese and you jsut made yourself low carb macaroni and cheese add a hint of garlic, salt and pepper taste great when made right (helps being a chef by trade hehehe)

Answer 5

How about the low carb noodles or the whole wheat kind? Or maybe you could add some of that clear dissolving fiber to some regular mac and cheese to increase the fiber?

Increased fiber means the carbs digest more slowly and keeps your blood sugar low.

Low carb noodles are great. ESP the Dream fields variety.

Alex

Answer 6

have just a few forksfull - not a big bowl. portion control with the big bad carbs! keep it controlled to

Answer 7

Try this one out...it has a mac and cheese recipe along with other great ones (yes it is for diabetics) http://www.naturaldiabetics.com/recipes.htm

Answer 8

You Should Turn the TV and resist the urge

Answer 9

Maybe try it with wheat noodles instead of the regular ones...dunno if that might help or not.

Answer 10

if you just haft to have some
try the egg noodles and the low fat cheese and it may not hurt you so bad.and it's just as good.believe me it is