Low-carb support thread 2016 Part 2

Lazigirl I think the great thing about low-carbing is that exercise doesn't make much difference. Still important for health reasons obviously but helpful if he is unable to move much for a bit.

Michael Moseley on BBC2 tonight 8pm exploring comparative weight loss benefits of diet and exercise.

www.jamieoliver.com/recipes/brussels-sprouts-recipes/middle-eastern-roasted-sprouts/

I had some sprouts to use up so gave the above recipe a go.
Really delicious with pork chops.

I'm finding a gluten free diet an absolute doddle because the main baddies which have to be avoided are bread and pasta and we're not eating them anyway. I've always thickened sauces with cornflour and have raided the 'free from' aisle in Tesco for things like mayonnaise, stock cubes and gravy granules.

GF foods are not cheap though

merlogran - what do you use to thicken sauces instead of cornflour

Cornflour is gluten free. I think Merlot does use cornflour.

Thanks for that Anya. I know this diet seems very simple - just don't eat grains, things that grow below ground and sugar but I am getting a little confused when I read that people are eating Jerusalem artichoke, which are growing like weeds in the garden but as they're below ground have told DH I can't have, and I do like them so I think I will have instead of potatoes.

That is me NewGranGill. I reached target weight two years ago and am now using the diet to maintain the weight so have some below ground vegetables. Sorry to confuse you!

Mamie, thanks for clearing that up for me.

Just don't go near any naked flames NewgranGill

I've been low carbing for just over 4 weeks and have lost 9lbs of the stone which has crept on slowly over the last year. I'm enjoying the food and it's great to lose weight without going hungry. However, I really miss having a couple of glasses of wine on a Saturday night and that has been the biggest test of willpower.
Has anyone else experienced facial flushing while low carbing or is it just me?

Gin and slimline tonic is carb free

Dinner tonight. Smoked haddock on spinach topped with grated cheddar mixed with mayonnaise, Worcestershire sauce, mustard and ground nutmeg. It was lovely!

No facial flushing linsco but well done on your weight loss. Hopefully it's just a temporary flush and will subside.

Your haddock dish looks lovely. I do a dinner with smoked haddock, spinach, crême fraiche in mini pots and I drop an egg into it and top with cheese, then bake in the oven until eggs cooked and cheese melted.

Bet it has similar flavours to your meal..

Mamie How do you make chickpea crackers, please recipe?

Recipe here Araabra
food52.com/recipes/28121-za-atar-spiced-chickpea-crackers-with-maldon-sea-salt
I use other spices like turmeric and cumin sometimes.

Thank you.

Just ordered Tom Kerridge's Dopamine Diet - it's all about low carb.

He's lost 11stone!

Wow! 11 stone, that's a whole person.

It is am amazing weight loss.
Well done Linsco56. I have stuck with a couple of glasses of dry wine when I feel like it. ??

We like this in depth of winter. www.gingeybites.com/2013/05/hairy-dieters-spanish-style-chicken-bake.html

That is a collective favourite on here Araabra

Anya Tom Kerridge lives in our town and I see him regularly on a Monday morning with his fitness trainer just before they go running together. He looks so much better now he has slimmed down - 11 stone wowee ! He can also get seen pushing his young child round in a buggy. He is very down to earth and is not flashy at all.

That haddock meal looked wonderful Linsco however if I presented that to my DH he could say yuk. It takes all sorts

Ha! My DH doesn't cook, so he has to eat what is given to him or go hungry. He did have his with some garlic bread.