[volfan]

Splurged at lunch today. Went and ate teriyaki chicken got extra vegetables no rice. But I did eat some noodles. Now to test every hour to see what impact it may have if any.

 

[skb]

Because of the sauces chinese food usually affects the BG a little late. This is known as The Chinese Food effect. But your choices were pretty good, and you should be OK (but for the sauces)

 

[MichaelCort]

Anxious to hear the results.

Recently (before I was diagnosed with type 2) I bought an electric wok and learned how to make teriyaki sauce. I was literally shocked at how much sugar it took in the recipe. I told myself, "no wonder I like this stuff so much".

 

[volfan]

Because of the sauces chinese food usually affects the BG a little late. This is known as The Chinese Food effect. But your choices were pretty good, and you should be OK (but for the sauces)

Ya but it was a lot of noodles. More than I should have eaten. Typical food place. Give you about twice what you needed. Lol.

Well see. I'm going to test every thirty to hopefully see the rise and fall.

 

[Mollie]

Looking forward to seeing the results- we can all learn!

 

[volfan]

So far here are my testing results

Before meal - 110
11:30-first bite
12:00 - 136
12:25 - 126
12:55 - 119

I'm going to keep checking to see if it goes back up over the next few hours. Probably check ever hour for a while instead of thirty since the numbers appear to be going down.

 

[volfan]

so far here are my testing results before meal - 110 11:30-first bite 12:00 - 136 12:25 - 126 12:55 - 119.

2:00 - 111

 

[MichaelCort]

2:00 - 111

Looks not too shabby. I may try the same experiment.

 

[volfan]

Looks not too shabby. I may try the same experiment.

I caution you. I'm typically able to eat more carbs than what most people on this forum are able to. I'd imagine if I didn't eat all the noodles and shrimp sauce is came out even better. Thanks

 

[Shalynne]

I caution you. I'm typically able to eat more carbs than what most people on this forum are able to. I'd imagine if I didn't eat all the noodles and shrimp sauce is came out even better. Thanks

Thanks for the disclaimer! I grew up on Asian food, but basically can't eat any of it any more. Even if I leave out the noodles and steer clear of sweetened sauces like teriyaki, the savory sauces are just about always thickened with starch and seasoned with sugar ... and they spike.

 

[MichaelCort]

I caution you. I'm typically able to eat more carbs than what most people on this forum are able to. I'd imagine if I didn't eat all the noodles and shrimp sauce is came out even better. Thanks

Yes, I've been following your posts.

I would not eat any rice or noodles, just would try the teriyaki to see how that affects me.

 

[Shalynne]

Teriyaki is a sugared sauce. Not friendly.

 

[volfan]

Yes, I've been following your posts. I would not eat any rice or noodles, just would try the teriyaki to see how that affects me.

I could drink that shrimp sauce they make lol. But once again I try to limit it to just a taste or at least a lot less than what I use to eat.

 

[volfan]

3:00pm - 106

 

[silvertiger]

I find that after LCHF for a while, I can get away with an occasional splurge without a huge BG increase. However, it may affect ketosis for longer than that.

 

[stewchi]

I eat chinese about 4 days a week, the mainstay for me is hiabchi where they cook the raw food for you, I load up on LC vegies and some meats and have them cook it with a little soy sauce only. I found the grilled chicken on a stick at the chinese buffets around here are safe for me. I dont go to non buffets cause its just to hard to figure out a safe item to order. Last time I did that I got Mongollion Beef (beef, green onions, onion) no rice or noodles and my BG went to 140 (way to high for my goals) havent been to a non buffet since. I also like the Japanese places that cook at the table for you.

 

[crankincraig]

I enjoy making Chinese myself at home on occasion usually a flank steak with pepper and onions or chicken with fresh veggies depending what I have on hand , a little soy sauce and maybe just a touch of corn starch to thicken it up ( I can tolerate a little of it ) and good to go , certainly healthier than our local take out.

Not sure if my will power would fall short at the local buffet though. No need to find out anytime soon.