I've been trying to eat a little more low carb since that seems to be bringing my A1C down. I'm diabetic and this time last year my A1C was 11.1 and right now I have it down to 7.1 but my doctor would like to have it down a little bit more. So 4-5 nights a week I've been eating more vegetables, salad and cutting the rice, potatoes and pasta out of my dinners.
Ken liked what I was making for myself so he's been eating what I've been making too. 1-2 nights a week I still eat a little pasta, some rice or a small potato but it seems like what I've been doing is working along with the medicine I'm on.
For this all I did was sprinkle a little olive oil on some bell pepper, onion, carrots, a chicken breast and broccoli and sprinkle some salt, pepper, chili powder, cumin, and mesquite seasoning on everything and bake in a 400F oven for 30 minutes. That chicken breast was pretty big so Ken and I halved it between us with the vegetables.
It's pretty easy to eat low carb, especially if you like vegetables.
Good for you that you've made the change. I'm not so fond of pepper, but I will have to try roasting at that temp. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteThanks. It was hard at first because I love all the carby foods.
DeleteChicken works at our sea!
ReplyDeleteMine too. I hardly eat any other meat.
Deleteit's a nice mix for vegetables
ReplyDeleteThanks.
DeleteI'm actually making chicken and roasted vegies for dinner tonight. I'm trying to eat low carb as well, since my blood sugar has been creeping up the last few years.
ReplyDeleteOh that's good. My blood sugar used to be crazy high for a while.
DeleteThat looks pretty darn yummy!
ReplyDeleteThank you.
DeleteWay to go working yourself and Ken to even better health. I need to take a page from your book and do better with the vegetables.
ReplyDeleteWe both like vegetables so it's been easier than I thought.
DeleteMmmm I want roasted chicken now
ReplyDeleteIt comes out so good when roasted.
DeleteThis looks tasty. We often only have the meat and veggies for dinner. It helps that we like vegetables.
ReplyDeleteIt's helpful when you like vegies.
DeleteMary, well done on getting your numbers down from 11.1 to 7.1, and yes if in time you can bring them down a little more your Dr. will be so pleased.
ReplyDeleteAs you may know my husband Eddie is a Type 2 diabetic and he finds that eating low carb, high fat, moderate protein keeps his numbers close to those of a non diabetic. After nearly 11 years he still does not require any injected insulin.
I love the look of your dinner …
All the best Jan
Thank you. I don't take insulin either, just Trajenta pills right now.
DeleteGlad to see that your efforts are paying off. My husband I tend to drink a lot of smoothies during the week full of fruits and veggies, it’s quick and easy and healthy.
ReplyDeleteThat's a great idea. I started making my own popsicles made from blended fruit.
DeleteI love carbs but low carb works. About 15 years ago, I lost a ton of weight going low carb. I have gained some of the weight back but I still limit my carbs. All of my blood work was at its best when I wasn't eating any carbs. Veggies are awesome :)
ReplyDeleteI still eat carbs sometimes but I cut so many of them out and it seems to be worker for me numbers.
DeleteSounds nice
ReplyDeleteThanks.
DeleteThis looks good, and I love veggies..so win!
ReplyDeleteThanks. I do too.
DeleteLooks great!
ReplyDeleteThanks!
DeleteI prefer roasted or light fried veggies to boiled ones. The flavours are so much nicer. That sprinkle of mesquite seasoning sounds good too :-)
ReplyDeleteI love mesquite seasoning. It adds just a little bit of smokey flavor.
DeleteThis looks really good! Low carb is definitely good for getting diabetes under control.
ReplyDeleteIt really seems to be helping.
DeleteRoasted veggies are always a yummy thing :)
ReplyDeleteI agree. I love cooking them this way.
DeleteThis sounds pretty simple to make and yummy! I don't roast veggies as often, but it is a great way to make them.
ReplyDeleteIt's a great way to make vegies.
DeleteI've been trying to eat more vegetables. I've switched from white rice to brown rice, but I'm trying to cut back there too. I make this skillet with a lot of veggies and ground turkey and through it all together and cook with a little olive oil. I really like it.
ReplyDeleteMelanie @ Hot Listens & Books of My Heart
That sounds really good.
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