Re: Poor people and the carbohydrate.
From: Joanna (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Wed, 19 Dec 2001 21:36:23 -0600 (CST)
Perhaps it is a little more expensive; however, consider these
thoughts...
- you wouldn't eat as much protein as you would pasta or bread
- for me, protein keeps me satisfied longer than a bowl of cereal
- if you are prone to developing diabetes and you maintain a
carbohyrdrate-reduced diet, maybe you will avoid the costs of being a
diabetic??
Just some thoughts....
I think the reason why it is perhaps difficult to switch to such a diet
is we are brought up on a high carbohydrate diet, and it eliminates our
creativity when attempting to create lower carb/higher protein meals and
snacks.
--
Joanna :)
At Tue, 18 Dec 2001, liz wrote:
>
>hi lauraAnn, i agree 100%, it is expensive to eat healthy. i was also
>taught to allways have a meat, veggie & starch, and lots of starch to
>cut costs & fill up. I thought i was doing ok, because i use brown
>pasta, rice, breads, etc. i can only come up with a few good meals that
>are low or no carb: carbofree chilli (yum) and the cabbage & sausage
>stir fry thing that someone else mentioned. i have some great salad
>recipes too, (3 of them) i am having a hard time with this no carb!!!
>anyway if you would like my scant few recipes i will gladly share, just
>let me know (although it may be after the holidays by the time i get
>time to type them out)
>
>At Thu, 13 Dec 2001, LauraAnn wrote:
>>
>>Hi,
>>
>>I was officially diagnosed with PCOS last January and began taking
>>Glucophage. I am a certified carbo-holic and have absolutely no
>>willpower. With at least 120lbs to lose, this presents a problem. In
>>the grocery store, I've found that eating healthy is an expensive
>>propostion when you live pay check to pay check, as I do. Pastas and
>>starchy foods seems to be plentiful and cheaper, not to mention more
>>convienient. I'm looking for any advice on some economical ways to eat
>>healthy and not spend all day in the kitchen. Any advice is greatly
>>appreciated!
>>
>>Laura
>>
>>--
>>LauraAnn
>>
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