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Need a little [less] sugar.

October 6th, 2011

It looks like this baby is apparently sweeter than originally thought, because I failed my 1-hr. glucose test and now have to take the 3-hr. test next Thursday.  If I fail the 3-hr. test that means I probably have gestational diabetes, which I’ve never had a problem with in previous pregnancies.  So, my doctor has suggested I cut way back on my carbs and sugars (which of course I’m craving now) in order to do well on this test, and so I can see what my ideal diet should be while pregnant.  (PS – my doctor suggested that because of my liver issues last summer, my body might be processing sugar a little bit differently.  It also seems like this is his big “soapbox issue”…  I’ll find out next week for sure.)

So, here’s a little mini-menu of what I have planned to eat for the next few days – can you help me figure out if I need to cut out even more carbs and sugar? And, what should I replace it with?  There’s only so many days I can eat salad…  Plus, what about fruit?  I’ve been wanting fruit, which has the “good” sugars… should I go all out and eliminate those too?  I put a (+) on the items I know have pretty high carbs or sugars (or both) but how’s a pregnant lady supposed to eat?

Friday:
B – baked oatmeal (oats, 2% milk, brown sugar) (+)
L – chef salad (lunchmeat, cheese, low-carb dressing), frozen grapes
D – beef roast ragout with whole wheat noodles (+), green beans & fruit
S – cheese stick

Saturday:
B – baked oatmeal (+)
L – turkey sandwich on whole wheat bread (+) with cheese and mustard
D -
S – cashews and craisins (+)

Sunday:
B –  toast (+) with peanut butter
L -
D – chili with chickpeas, a veggie & a fruit
S – cheese stick

Monday:
B – scrambled eggs
L – chef salad
D – pork chops, baked sweet potato fries
S – peanut butter apples

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