brinkseven Posted September 4, 2010 Share Posted September 4, 2010 She also has a toddler and preschooler...hubby is deployed. I offered to help out and bring her supper tomorrow night...but not sure what to bring. She doesn't like mushrooms or beans and pasta is a no...So any thoughts on a healthy, diabetic friendly meal? Thank you in advance! Your suggestions are greatly appreciated:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happyhomemaker25 Posted September 4, 2010 Share Posted September 4, 2010 Did you ask her what she would like? I made a lasagna type meal using brocolli and cauliflower as the "noodles" when I was pregnant with diabetes. It did not affect my BS hardly at all. Just make it like regular lasagna. Stirfrys are a great way to fill up with very few carbs. I could not stand poultry while I was pregnant. If she can eat poultry a roasted chicken would be good with some veggies. Maybe a chef's salad? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted September 4, 2010 Share Posted September 4, 2010 Some grilled chicken, a salad with no 'shrooms, some brown rice (she can have some grains but they should be whole grain and she's probably been told to only give herself a small amount). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joni470 Posted September 4, 2010 Share Posted September 4, 2010 I'd suggest a soup with either a lean meat and lots of tasty vegies, there are plenty in season right now, or a bean soup. Just remember to leave the pasta out of both and don't get to wild with the spicier seasonings or the preschooler may not eat it. A 2nd option would be a lean meat and roasted vegetables. Hope that helps. -Savannah http://www.hammocktracks.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murphy101 Posted September 4, 2010 Share Posted September 4, 2010 Steak and salad! Or chef salad with bacon and boiled eggs and cold chicken or ham. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AuntieM Posted September 4, 2010 Share Posted September 4, 2010 Some grilled chicken, a salad with no 'shrooms, some brown rice (she can have some grains but they should be whole grain and she's probably been told to only give herself a small amount). This is what I was going to say. Grilled chicken, big leafy green salad, brown rice and some cut fruit (like canteloupe). Grilled hamburger patties or maybe even a grillled steak if your budget allows, most would consider that a treat. For the diabetic, just think "pure" foods, no casseroles, sauces or gravies. She needs to be able to easily gauge the portion size of each food item. You are a nice friend and I'm sure she will appreciate anything you send. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
runmiarun Posted September 4, 2010 Share Posted September 4, 2010 I had gestational diabetes with my 2nd child. A sweet friend brought me chicken and beef fajitas with the tortillas. DH and ds1 got the tortillas to go with the fajitas. I ate the fajita filling. It was delicious. She used only half of a seasoning packet and loaded it with onions, peppers, zuchinni, and squash. I can still taste it 2 1/2 years later. Oh it was such a treat since I would never had mad it for just me but having someone else do it was a treat. Plus, ds1 could take out the onions and eat everything else. He thought it was fun to eat with his fingers. She went heavy on the veggies since they were cheaper so we actually got a supper and 2 lunches (for me) out of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brinkseven Posted September 4, 2010 Author Share Posted September 4, 2010 Thank you for the suggestions! I knew the hive would save me, lol:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smrtmama Posted September 4, 2010 Share Posted September 4, 2010 Red beans and smoked sausage over brown rice? Oh darn, I see she doesn't like beans. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ktgrok Posted September 4, 2010 Share Posted September 4, 2010 beef stew? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hockey Mom Posted September 4, 2010 Share Posted September 4, 2010 Steak and salad!Or chef salad with bacon and boiled eggs and cold chicken or ham. :iagree: I practically lived on this menu when I had GD with my third pg. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CathyT Posted September 5, 2010 Share Posted September 5, 2010 My husband has diabetes and one of his favorite recipes is chicken Caesar salad. The kids love it too so we eat it every other week, if not more often. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teamturner Posted September 5, 2010 Share Posted September 5, 2010 What about a pot roast with carrots and potatoes? The left over roast would make some good sandwiches later. Are potatoes okay for someone w/GD? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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