JGE 105 – Supper Showdown – Kakavia +++

Good Day,

My 4th of July meals were a celebration of foods from all over the place and the world.

This morning’s blood sugar count showed a net zero change from my last posting 2 days ago. And the early morning FSB recorded at 100 mg/dL. It actually increased by 2 points as compared to yesterday.

Lunch – Poutine, Cuban, and Yuca Fries and a beer at Cigar City BrewPub.

Supper last night was my, throw in the pot, Kakavia.

Another Greek name is Psarosoupa, but I found it easier to pronounce Kakavia. Another name/version might be a Bouillabaisse; also Cioppino; bottom line – a Seafood Stew.

My guide recipe was from the site Kalofagas | Greek Food & Beyond.

My ingredients included: Onion, Garlic, Celery, Carrot, Potatoes, Spanish Olive Oil, Jamaican All-Spice, Black Peppercorns, Salt with Fennel and Garlic, Star Anise, Bay Leaves, Saffron, Dry White Wine, Chicken Stock, Tomatoes, Cilantro, and Lemons. The seafood ingredients included: Cobia, Cod, Shrimp, Mussels, and Clams.

And my dessert was a slice of Whole Foods’ Apple Pie with a slice of Irish Cheddar Cheese

And my approximate carbohydrate tally for lunch and supper-

Poutine ≈ 53.0 grams
Cuban ≈ 56.0 grams
Yucca Fries ≈ 58.0 grams
Beer ≈ 38.0 grams
Kakavia ≈ 10.0 grams
Slice of White Whole Wheat Flax Bread ≈ 14.8 grams
Apple Pie ≈ 47.0 grams
Irish Cheddar Cheese ≈ 1.0 grams

My unscientific and approximate total ≈ 277.8 grams

This morning’s results –

FSB – 100 ↑ up 98 (Normal range 100 – 125 mg/dL)
A1c – 5.35 ≈ 5.35 (Normal range 5.7 – 6.4 %)
eAG – 106.8 ↓ down 106.8 (Normal range 117 – 137 mg/dL)

Tune in tomorrow to Jim’s Gotta Eat to see the comparison of the results...and the set up a new Supper Showdown.

Food for thought – Try not to eat too late in the evening. Manage the amount of food that I eat. Do not over eat because my eyes see good food.

Yesterday I began my new exercise routine on a new Jim’s Trek Part V.

I am trying to control my diabetes with exercise and food. I have eliminated all diabetes medication. I am keeping my weight stable, and Jim's gotta eat.

Enjoy.

Jim

JGE 104 – Supper Showdown – Moroccan Beef Meatball Tangine – Down 1

Good Day,

This morning’s early morning blood sugar count is down by a net of 1 point to 100 mg/dL.

The last time I reported my FSB and my Supper Showdown was 6 days ago. Supper last night was my twist on a Moroccan Beef Meatball Tangine.

And yes I do not have a tangine.

I used the Bon Appetit’s recipe as my basis.

Ingredients included: Ground beef; Egg; Panko Bread Crumbs; grated Onion; Ginger; Garlic, Tumeric; Paprika; Cumin; Cinnamon; Nutmeg; Saffron; Cilantro; 6 In 1 Tomatoes; Chick Peas; Carrots; Raisins; Olives, Chili Pepper, Salt, Pepper, Beef Stock, Lemon and Couscous.

And yes I had two scoops of Rocky Road Ice Cream with a couple of Oatmeal Raisin Cookies.

And my approximate carbohydrate tally -

Moroccan Beef Meatball Tangine ≈ 46.7 grams
Couscous ≈ 36.0 grams
Rocky Roads Ice Cream ≈ 40.0 grams
Oatmeal Raisin Cookies ≈ 38.0 grams

Approximate total ≈ 160.7 grams

This morning’s results –

FSB – 100 ↓ down 101 (Normal range 100 – 125 mg/dL)
A1c – 5.36 ≈ 5.36 (Normal range 5.7 – 6.4 %)
eAG – 107.0 ↓ down 107.1 (Normal range 117 – 137 mg/dL)

Tune in tomorrow to Jim’s Gotta Eat to see the comparison of the results...and the set up a new Supper Showdown.

Food for thought – Try not to eat too late in the evening. Manage the amount of food that I eat. Do not over eat because my eyes see good food.

And from diaTribe Adam’s Corner – "…light walking lowers blood sugar more than you would expect – I found a drop of 1 mg/dl per minute of walking. There is lots of research to suggest that walking after meals really blunts the rise in post-meal blood glucose."

And oh yeah, I am planning to start tomorrow on a new Jim’s Trek Part V.

Nearly forgot, The Pack's suppertime menu - Blue Buffalo: Small Adults -

I am trying to control my diabetes with exercise and food. I have eliminated all diabetes medication. I am keeping my weight stable, and Jim's gotta eat.

Enjoy.

Jim

JGE 103 – No-Knead Tally Increases – White Whole Wheat Raisin Flax and The Next 29 Loaves

Good Day,

Just took loaf #139 out of the oven. This time a White Whole Wheat Raisin Flax.

Here’s my condensed version of the recipe –

Ingredients –

1 c King Arthur’s White Whole Wheat Flour; 2 ½ c King Arthur’s White Flour; 1 ¼ t Yeast; 1 ½ t Salt; 1 T Honey; ¾ c Raisins; 5 ½ T Flax Seeds; and 13 oz lukewarm Water.

Mix.

1 ½ h 80°F, in oven, oven light on.

450°F. Pot and cover in oven to heat.

Dough in pot. 30 min covered. 15 min uncovered.

Loaf out of pot.

Thump. Cool. Eat.

Enjoy.

And here are the set of images of my last 28 loaves, including the one definite fail... You can figure out that one.

Bread is good.  And Jim's gotta eat.

Jim

JGE 102 – FBS Net Decrease Over 7 Days – Broiled Shrimp, White Beans, Tomatoes and Onion

Good Day,

Today my early morning blood sugar count, as compared to 7 days ago, dropped 1 point to 101 mg/dL. My A1c remained the same and my eAG increased 0.01. As compared to the previous day my FSB increased by 11 points.

Supper last night was my version of Martha Stewart’s Quick Skillet Dinner – Broiled Shrimp with Tomatoes and White Bean

This was a definite “I will do this again, and again, and again” dinner… and it was so, so bloody easy to put together.

I followed the recipe but I did add a couple of extra ingredients to the mix. I included 1 chopped Onion, 1 small Habanero, and some freshly ground Pepper.

And my approximate carbohydrate tallies -

Shrimp ≈ 0.33 grams
Tomato ≈ 2.4 grams
Onion ≈ 5.0 grams
Capers ≈ 0.2 grams
Chicken Broth ≈ 0.35 grams
Habanero ≈ 0.5 grams
White Beans ≈ 7.0 grams
Slice of White Bread (Loaf #138) ≈ 15.0 grams

Total carbohydrate count was about 30.78 grams.

I had to have, (yes I am feeling so much better), 1 cup of Almond Biscotti Ice Cream. Chalk up another 42.0 grams of carbs. And a late night snack, about ½ cup of Blue Corn Chips ≈ 60.0 grams.

Possible total intake last night, somewhere in the vicinity of 133 grams of carbohydrates.

This morning’s results –

FSB – 101 ↑ up 90 (Normal range 100 – 125 mg/dL)
A1c – 5.37 ↓ down 5.38 (Normal range 5.7 – 6.4 %)
eAG – 107.5 ↓ down 107.6 (Normal range 117 – 137 mg/dL)

Tune in tomorrow to Jim’s Gotta Eat to see the comparison of the results...and the set up a new Supper Showdown.

Food for thought – Try not to eat too late in the evening. Manage the amount of food that I eat. Do not over eat because my eyes see good food.

And oh yeah, I am planning to start on a new Jim’s Trek Part V.

I am trying to control my diabetes with exercise and food. I have eliminated all diabetes medication. I am keeping my weight stable, and Jim's gotta eat.

Enjoy.

Jim

JGE 101 - Still Baking Bread

Good Day,

Yes I still am baking my no-knead bread; Loaf #138.

White -

Heated bowl.

3 ½ c King Arthur Bread Flour;
1 ¼ t yeast;
1 ½ t salt;
1 ½ t sugar; and
13 oz lukewarm water.

Mix.

1 ½ h 80°F, in oven, oven light on.

450°F. Pot and cover in oven to heat.
Dough in pot.
30 min covered.
15 min uncovered.

Loaf out of pot.

Thump. Cool. Eat.

Enjoy,

Jim

JGE 100 – FBS No Net Change in 8 Days – Picadillo and Yellow Rice

Good Day,

Today my early morning blood sugar count, as compared to 8 days ago, has remained at 102 mg/dL. Both my A1c and my eAG increased 0.01 and 0.2, respectively. Supper last night was my version of Picadillo and Yellow Rice.

And of course, I couldn’t stop eating chocolates.

The Picadillo recipe I followed was from Sam Sifton’s write-up and recipe in The New York Times. I basically had and was able to match all the ingredients. The major change was that I didn’t have any dried Chorizo. I substituted Andouille Sausage.

There are many, many recipes, about 2.1 million hits, online for Yellow Rice. And I learnt something about Sazón Goya; you know those little boxes that can be found in the spice aisle at the supermarket. There appears to be at least three varieties of Sazón Goya:

1. Con Culantro y Achiote – Coriander & Annatto
2. Con Azafrán – Saffron, and
3. Con Cilantro Y Tomate – Cilantro & Tomato

I used the Coriander & Annatto variety.

And my approximate carbohydrates tally -

12 ozs Picadillo ≈ 15.6 grams

1 cup of Yellow Rice ≈ 33 grams

Total carbohydrate count, not including the Godiva chocolates, was about 48.6 grams.

This morning’s results –

FSB – 102 ≡ 102 (Normal range 100 – 125 mg/dL)
A1c – 5.37 ↑ up 5.36 (Normal range 5.7 – 6.4 %)
eAG – 107.4 ↑ up 107.2 (Normal range 117 – 137 mg/dL)

Tune in tomorrow to Jim’s Gotta Eat to see the comparison of the results...and the set up a new Supper Showdown.

Food for thought – Try not to eat too late in the evening. Manage the amount of food that I eat. Do not over eat because my eyes see good food.

I am trying to control my diabetes with exercise and food. I have eliminated all diabetes medication. I am keeping my weight stable, and Jim's gotta eat.

Enjoy.

Jim

JGE 99 – FBS Net Decrease 4 Points – Chopped Enchiladas

Good Day,

Today my early morning blood sugar count dropped another 5 points to 102 mg/dL. From my last comparison 3 days ago that is a net decrease from 106 mg/dL. And last night’s supper fare was my version of Chopped Enchiladas.

I sort of followed Tyler Florence’s Chicken Enchiladas recipe, found at FoodNetwork.com with a few twisted variations. http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/tyler-florence/chicken-enchiladas-recipe.html

My ingredients – Market Pantry Green Enchilada Sauce and Flour Tortillas; Black Bean Dip; Kraft 5 Italian Shredded Cheese (there was no Cheddar Cheese in the house); Onions; and Leftovers which included: Publix Rotisserie Chicken; Bob Evans Stuffing and Hash Browns.

2 Homemade Chopped Enchiladas ≈ 52.4 grams

This morning’s results –

FSB – 102 ↓ down 107 (Normal range 100 – 125 mg/dL)
A1c – 5.36 ≡ 5.36 (Normal range 5.7 – 6.4 %)
eAG – 107.2 ≡ 107.2 (Normal range 117 – 137 mg/dL)

Tune in tomorrow to Jim’s Gotta Eat to see the comparison of the results...and the set up a new Supper Showdown.

Food for thought – Try not to eat too late in the evening. Manage the amount of food that I eat. Do not over eat because my eyes see good food.

I am trying to control my diabetes with exercise and food. I have eliminated all diabetes medication. I am keeping my weight stable, and Jim's gotta eat.

Enjoy.

Jim