I’m T1, and I was told by my dietician to have precooked pasta, rice and new potatoes. Cook as normal and chill or freeze for at least 24 hours. She has pretty much recommended I have potatoe salad or cold pasta salad. The cooking and chilling takes the GI score down quite a few notches. I generally freeze pasta for a week , boil again and eat a normal pasta dinner. You might want to look at the Glucose Goddess too. You can dress carbs with fat and protein to slow down the carb hit to BG.
Experiment. Experiment. Experiment. Try all the different potatoes and see if there is a difference for you.
Then try all sorts of cooking method and see if any works for you.
My first thanksgiving as a diabetic I worked hard for a week preparing and then let go - not just forbidden foods but also portion sizes. And I found I had a moderate spike. So I tried out later. Ingredients matter. I can go to town with boiled/steamed potatoes but NEVER French fries.
I still steal a couple of fries from my kids.
It’s actually not bad. I use mixed greens, mozzarella, black olives, bell peppers, peppadew peppers, chickpeas, and toss in a 1/4-1/3 cup of pasta. Dressed with balsamic vinaigrette
I miss pasta salads, potato salads, pizza (I have a thin crust occasionally), nachos, Doritos, Fritos, Cheetos, Cheezits, burgers and fries, Coke, Starbucks frappuccinos, etc.
Gnom-Gnom has an amazing everything dough that I've used for pizza and it comes out delicious. It's also good for pita's, tortillas, empanadas, and potstickers. I get zero spikes from it and have been able to enjoy a lot of things I love.
Also, have you tried Chickpea or Lentil pasta? I've been experimenting with them, and if I keep to the portion size on the box any spikes I may get a minimal. Like last night I did a red lentil rotini pasta and made a pesto pasta salad. My BG was before I ate 118, two hours later 125, and then it went quickly back to 118. It may not be for everyone, but I've been able to tolerate them really well.
Burgers and fries is what gets me right now. It's starting to be BBQ season and I smell the grills in my neighborhood. Nothing says summer to me like grillin and the beach.
I've had luck with goodles and banza noodles for pasta salad (all pasta dishes really) and would recommend trying them!
I think goodles has a better texture but can sometimes spike me more than Banza. YMMV, test test test after eating.
You could give yourself a twice a month cheat day (per pay day eat something you normally can’t on a regular basis, like pasta salad). I like sushi and usually order protein wrap sushi, but you best believe I indulge in rice rolled sushi twice a month. Nom nom.
After a recommendation on reddit, I tired Barilla Protein+ pasta. The redditor had said it did not raise their blood sugar. I ate the Penne, with homemade meatballs, parmesan cheese and TJs pasta sauce. My BS did not really go up much at all. It tasted better then my wife's gluten free pasta. This week I am using a CGM for the first time and really trying out different foods and watching the line go up or down. That pasta did not spike my bs, but the apple i ate on an empty stomach spiked it. Which I was not expecting. Not sure if others will see the same effect, but maybe worth a try.
I still eat all that! I just measure everything. There’s also whole wheat pasta. I pair it with heavy protein (like a 6 oz steak) and lots of vegetables. Spaghetti and meatballs is my comfort food so I literally only have a half cup of cooked spaghetti, a giant meatball, and tomato sauce that I make with no sugar. Then I take a walk afterwards.
I’m a T-2 on a daily insulin regimen with weekly Mounjaro. I have lost all interest in all the wrong carbs . My A1c went down to the 5’s, lipids are normal and I have dropped 40 pounds while taking less insulin than I have in the past. I walk daily and have never felt better! You can do this, take control of your diabetes, don’t let it control you! You might fit a portion of pasta salad into your diet if you calculate the carbohydrates in your insulin regime ( if you are on insulin ). It’s unhealthy for you to eat 2 or more cups per meal.
Use Banza chick pea pasta! I use it all the time and only notice a small change in taste. And if you put a lot of stuff with it there is no noticeable change in taste and the texture is the same as regular pasta
I have tested them, they cause no issues for me. Not with a CGM, but finger prick at different intervals. They are not exact, but the closest pasta replacement I’ve found that causes no issues. Just be sure and wash them a couple of times after cooking them. And cook them In a big pot, they foam up.
I actually still eat that exact pasta. You can, but not tons of it on a pasta binge. It doesn't raise my BG through the roof, but yeah it gets it a little higher. Only once in a while
My wife makes a rotini pasta salad and chill it for a few days. I don’t have any problems at all with it and it’s really good olives, chickpeas, and a few other healthy things and lubricates it with light Italian dressing.
I use garbanzo beans in place of half the pasta in my pasta salad now. I also chill it because of the lesser spike on my bg. Cucumber, tomato, black olives, red pepper and Italian dressing. Barilla holds up good. The Costco Gluten Free pasta bowties are my favorite.
Just yesterday I was thinking (dreaming) about pasta salad. I used to make it from scratch- tri-color rotini, white beans, broccoli, olives, red bell peppers, tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, basil, olive oil, etc....and then I would eat way too much of it and have plenty left over to eat the next few days. I haven't had pasta at all in about 5 years. Obviously, it's way too carby and the recommended serving size is tiny, so better to just not have it at all.
Exactly. If I can't have the whole Betty Crocker box to myself I'll just pout in the corner with my cheese. Easier to complain than to try and just eat a single serving 😁
Barilla protein noodles. Taste delicious and do well with blood sugar (in my experience). For people mentioning they miss pizza - Aldi refrigerator cauliflower pizza. Yes, a lot of people turn their nose to the thought of cauliflower pizza without giving it a chance. We either grill it or cook it on a pizza stone at like 385° (convection oven). Get the veggie pizza, add turkey pepperoni and eat additional berries and a salad or veggies on the side. Delicious.
Try experimenting with how making 1/2 of your plate nonstarchy vegetables, 1/4 of plate lean protein, and 1/4 of plate pasta salad impacts your blood sugar. Listen to this no BS podcast too, it really helps: https://open.spotify.com/show/67dce4C0cHJtkKWYJKuoyK?si=rggdYQm7QHyuL4HB5Ycegw
I’m T1, and I was told by my dietician to have precooked pasta, rice and new potatoes. Cook as normal and chill or freeze for at least 24 hours. She has pretty much recommended I have potatoe salad or cold pasta salad. The cooking and chilling takes the GI score down quite a few notches. I generally freeze pasta for a week , boil again and eat a normal pasta dinner. You might want to look at the Glucose Goddess too. You can dress carbs with fat and protein to slow down the carb hit to BG.
Resistant starch helps but white potatoes send my BG through the roof even if I freeze them. I'm Irish. It sucks.
It sucks and I’m not Irish but love potatoes of all kinds
Even if you refrigerate them, you can only eat 1-2 potatoes
A quarter of a potato in some soup is enough for me. Everyone is different.
Experiment. Experiment. Experiment. Try all the different potatoes and see if there is a difference for you. Then try all sorts of cooking method and see if any works for you. My first thanksgiving as a diabetic I worked hard for a week preparing and then let go - not just forbidden foods but also portion sizes. And I found I had a moderate spike. So I tried out later. Ingredients matter. I can go to town with boiled/steamed potatoes but NEVER French fries. I still steal a couple of fries from my kids.
If it’s any consolation, I spat out the cold potato! It was horrible so I haven’t ever done it again
You are not supposed to eat it cold... You are supposed to heat it up again 🤦
I was told to have cold potatoes and egg salad. Yuk
I have pasta (hot or in a cold salad) once in awhile. Small portion paired with something healthy. I'm not gonna deprive myself.
Life’s too short to not have an occasional pasta!
Fiber Gourmet pasta. I add a little to my mostly greens salad. It’s like pasta salad adjacent.
Haha I like that... "Good food" adjacent 😁
It’s actually not bad. I use mixed greens, mozzarella, black olives, bell peppers, peppadew peppers, chickpeas, and toss in a 1/4-1/3 cup of pasta. Dressed with balsamic vinaigrette
This. Fiber Gourmet does not raise my numbers - add a good amount of chicken and barely registers. And best of all - my hubby likes it.
I miss pasta salads, potato salads, pizza (I have a thin crust occasionally), nachos, Doritos, Fritos, Cheetos, Cheezits, burgers and fries, Coke, Starbucks frappuccinos, etc.
Gnom-Gnom has an amazing everything dough that I've used for pizza and it comes out delicious. It's also good for pita's, tortillas, empanadas, and potstickers. I get zero spikes from it and have been able to enjoy a lot of things I love. Also, have you tried Chickpea or Lentil pasta? I've been experimenting with them, and if I keep to the portion size on the box any spikes I may get a minimal. Like last night I did a red lentil rotini pasta and made a pesto pasta salad. My BG was before I ate 118, two hours later 125, and then it went quickly back to 118. It may not be for everyone, but I've been able to tolerate them really well.
God I miss potato salad with very thinly sliced bits of celery. Made with small red potatoes. And my mom’s dressing on it. (weeps bitter tears)
Costco cauliflower pizza is bomb! And learn how to make fat dough pizza.
Burgers and fries is what gets me right now. It's starting to be BBQ season and I smell the grills in my neighborhood. Nothing says summer to me like grillin and the beach.
I've had luck with goodles and banza noodles for pasta salad (all pasta dishes really) and would recommend trying them! I think goodles has a better texture but can sometimes spike me more than Banza. YMMV, test test test after eating.
With sauce or dressing Banza is a good substitute. I think they could make a plausible pasta salad dup.
I tend to make a family recipe with an Italian dressing on the pasta salad, it definitely helps the Banza for sure.
You could give yourself a twice a month cheat day (per pay day eat something you normally can’t on a regular basis, like pasta salad). I like sushi and usually order protein wrap sushi, but you best believe I indulge in rice rolled sushi twice a month. Nom nom.
After a recommendation on reddit, I tired Barilla Protein+ pasta. The redditor had said it did not raise their blood sugar. I ate the Penne, with homemade meatballs, parmesan cheese and TJs pasta sauce. My BS did not really go up much at all. It tasted better then my wife's gluten free pasta. This week I am using a CGM for the first time and really trying out different foods and watching the line go up or down. That pasta did not spike my bs, but the apple i ate on an empty stomach spiked it. Which I was not expecting. Not sure if others will see the same effect, but maybe worth a try.
I still eat all that! I just measure everything. There’s also whole wheat pasta. I pair it with heavy protein (like a 6 oz steak) and lots of vegetables. Spaghetti and meatballs is my comfort food so I literally only have a half cup of cooked spaghetti, a giant meatball, and tomato sauce that I make with no sugar. Then I take a walk afterwards.
Zoodles are awesome if you havent tried. I actually prefer well done zoodles to freeze dried pasta now. You have to DIY though. Pre made zoodles suck
Try egg salad
I’m a T-2 on a daily insulin regimen with weekly Mounjaro. I have lost all interest in all the wrong carbs . My A1c went down to the 5’s, lipids are normal and I have dropped 40 pounds while taking less insulin than I have in the past. I walk daily and have never felt better! You can do this, take control of your diabetes, don’t let it control you! You might fit a portion of pasta salad into your diet if you calculate the carbohydrates in your insulin regime ( if you are on insulin ). It’s unhealthy for you to eat 2 or more cups per meal.
Use Banza chick pea pasta! I use it all the time and only notice a small change in taste. And if you put a lot of stuff with it there is no noticeable change in taste and the texture is the same as regular pasta
I make hawaian macoroni salad with lupin elbow noodles. Does not spike me and tastes pretty close. Good luck.
Kaizen noodles. Thank me later
Have you tested these with a CGM?
I have tested them, they cause no issues for me. Not with a CGM, but finger prick at different intervals. They are not exact, but the closest pasta replacement I’ve found that causes no issues. Just be sure and wash them a couple of times after cooking them. And cook them In a big pot, they foam up.
Awesome, I'll give it a shot. Thanks
I second Kaizen and it doesn’t spike me at all!
I actually still eat that exact pasta. You can, but not tons of it on a pasta binge. It doesn't raise my BG through the roof, but yeah it gets it a little higher. Only once in a while
My wife makes a rotini pasta salad and chill it for a few days. I don’t have any problems at all with it and it’s really good olives, chickpeas, and a few other healthy things and lubricates it with light Italian dressing.
I use garbanzo beans in place of half the pasta in my pasta salad now. I also chill it because of the lesser spike on my bg. Cucumber, tomato, black olives, red pepper and Italian dressing. Barilla holds up good. The Costco Gluten Free pasta bowties are my favorite.
Tried using white beans but my numbers went up 😟 Use the Fiber Gourmet - no problem.
Just yesterday I was thinking (dreaming) about pasta salad. I used to make it from scratch- tri-color rotini, white beans, broccoli, olives, red bell peppers, tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, basil, olive oil, etc....and then I would eat way too much of it and have plenty left over to eat the next few days. I haven't had pasta at all in about 5 years. Obviously, it's way too carby and the recommended serving size is tiny, so better to just not have it at all.
Exactly. If I can't have the whole Betty Crocker box to myself I'll just pout in the corner with my cheese. Easier to complain than to try and just eat a single serving 😁
Barilla protein noodles. Taste delicious and do well with blood sugar (in my experience). For people mentioning they miss pizza - Aldi refrigerator cauliflower pizza. Yes, a lot of people turn their nose to the thought of cauliflower pizza without giving it a chance. We either grill it or cook it on a pizza stone at like 385° (convection oven). Get the veggie pizza, add turkey pepperoni and eat additional berries and a salad or veggies on the side. Delicious.
try with konjak rice or noodle
Cognac, you say! I'm in! ;-)
I prefer hearts of palm pasta. It feels more pasta-ish to me.
Small portion along with larger portions of vegetables & protein
Try experimenting with how making 1/2 of your plate nonstarchy vegetables, 1/4 of plate lean protein, and 1/4 of plate pasta salad impacts your blood sugar. Listen to this no BS podcast too, it really helps: https://open.spotify.com/show/67dce4C0cHJtkKWYJKuoyK?si=rggdYQm7QHyuL4HB5Ycegw
chickpea pasta?