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In this condition your metabolism struggles to deal with both sugar itself and the starchy carbohydrates that digest down into surprising amounts of sugar  \nSugar – cut it out altogether, although it will be in the blueberries, strawberries and raspberries you are allowed to eat. Cakes and biscuits are a mixture of sugar and starch that make it almost impossible to avoid food cravings; they just make you hungrier!!  \nReduce starchy carbs a lot Remember they digest down into surprising amounts of sugar (look at the table on page 4 and be amazed!) . If possible just cut out the ‘White Stuff’ like bread, rice, pasta, potato, crackers and cereals.  \nAll green veg/salads are fine…Eat as much of these as you can –turn the white stuff green So that you still eat a good big dinner try substituting veg such as broccoli, courgettes or green beans for your mash, pasta or rice – still covering them with your gravy, bolognese or curry! Cauliflower rice is now widely available  \nTip: try home-made soup – it can be taken to work for lunch and microwaved. Mushrooms, tomatoes, and onions can be included in this.  \nFruit is trickier…  \nSome tropical fruits like bananas, oranges, grapes, mangoes or pineapple have too much sugar in and can set those carb cravings off. Berries are better and can be eaten; blueberries, raspberries, strawberries, apples and pears too.  \nEat healthy proteins…  \nTry basing your meals on non-processed meat like chicken or red meat, eggs (three eggs a day is not too much), fish – particularly oily fish such as salmon, mackerel or tuna –are fine and can be eaten freely. Plain full fat yoghurt makes a good breakfast with the berries. Processed meats such as bacon, ham, sausages or salami are not as healthy and should only be eaten in moderation.  \nHealthy fats are fine in moderation…  \nYes, fats can be fine in moderation: olive oil is very useful; butter may be tastier than margarine and could be better for you! Coconut oil is great for stir fries. Four essential vitamins A, D, E and K are only found in some fats or oils. Please avoid margarine, corn oil and vegetable oil.  \nBeware ‘low fat’ foods. They often have sugar or sweeteners added to make them palatable. Full fat mayonnaise and pesto are definitely on!!  \nCheese ok only in moderation…  \nIt’s a very calorific mixture of fat, and protein, though smelly French cheese may do great things for your guts!  \nSnacks: avoid, as habit forming. But unsalted nuts such as almonds or walnuts are OK to stave off hunger. The occasional treat of strong dark chocolate 70% or more in small quantity is allowed.  \nEating lots of green veg with protein and healthy fats leaves you properly full in away that lasts and makes you feel good!  \nAlcohol is full of carbs…  \nSadly many alcoholic drinks are full of carbohydrate – for example, beer is almost ‘liquid toast’ hence the beer belly!! The odd glass of dry white, red wine or spirits is not too bad if it doesn’t make you hungry afterwards – or just plain water with a slice of lemon.  \nSweeteners can trick you…  \nFinally, about sweeteners and what to drink – sweeteners have been proven to tease your brain into being even hungrier, making weight loss more difficult – drink tea, coffee, and water or herb teas. (100ml milk is 1 teaspoon of sugar)  \nTypically, a low carb diet contains less than 130 grams of carb per day. How low to go depends on many factors. Discuss this with your healthcare practitioner  \nImportant On prescribed medication? Check this first with your Doctor or HCP before making big changes to your diet.  \nPS some folk need more salt on a low carb diet  \nCutting the carbs FAQs  \nNo cereals! What can I eat for breakfast?  \nTry full fat plain yogurt with nuts and berries or your standard British-eggs, bacon, mushroom and tomato. Another vegetarian option could be a breakfast ","cbCaiiMXNKGtHIhV","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaiiMXNKGtHIhV","pdf",903733,"English","# Cutting the Carbs\n## Foods to Avoid and Alternatives\n## Proteins, Fats, Snacks, and Alcohol\n## Sweeteners and Drinks\n## Carb Targets and Safety Notes\n## Cutting the Carbs FAQs","[{\"question\":\"No cereals—what can I eat for breakfast?\",\"answer\":\"Choose full-fat plain yogurt with nuts and berries, or eggs with bacon, mushroom, and tomato. Other options include a breakfast omelet with cheese, or hard-boiled eggs with a slice of boiled ham for on-the-go meals.\"},{\"question\":\"Just started low carb—why do I have a headache, cramps, or feel lousy?\",\"answer\":\"The first days can be difficult because your body may be transitioning from relying on sugar to burning fat. Ensure you drink enough water and consider extra salt; some people also find magnesium supplements help with cramps and weakness.\"},{\"question\":\"I’m on prescribed medication—does that matter?\",\"answer\":\"Yes. If diabetes medications lower blood sugar, combining them with a low-carb approach may cause problems. SGLT2 inhibitor drugs (e.g., dapagliflozin or empagliflozin) are highlighted, so consult your doctor before major dietary changes; metformin is described as generally fine with low carb.\"}]","Low-Carb Diet Sheet for Type 2 Diabetes - Cutting the Carbs FAQs | PDF",1790531327,13]