So Much for Good Intentions

So much for good intentions! Journaling didn't happen. I got a job I refer to as my Five Ring Chinese Circus but that is not all. I moved into my own place again, traveled for work, got injured at work, did long term therapy, had multiple radiology assisted epidural shots of steroids into my spine, and finally back surgery just before Christmas. Then the real fun started with coping at home alone although my son had me texting him every four hours when I took drugs. He lives quite close so he could be here in 5 minutes or so

He and other people took turns bringing me food but I had learned to cook real food on cookie sheets like my famous meat mound (which happened on a day I used my strength to make a meat loaf but then couldn't find the loaf pan.) LOL the meat mound went on a cookie sheet with baked potatoes on the edges of the pan and a veggie in the microwave.  It was almost as good as the pork steaks thrown over a package of Stove Top stuffing lightly sprinkled with water. Put in oven, set the timer, and go back to bed. The hard part was hauling my butt out of bed when the timer went off.

Anyway, I am much improved BUT still in Physical Therapy twice a week, had some Occupational Therapy, and back to PT again. Now I have Badgercare so I am seeing a doctor instead of the Free Clinic. My blood sugar has jumped. I have a tooth that is sore but I do have a dentist appointment at the end of the month. I am seeing the Certified Diabetic Educator next week. Sometimes it seems harder than working but I am hoping I will get back to 100%. There is some muscle wasting on the left side.

Best Low Sugar Fruits

Found here http://www.healthline.com/health/best-low-sugar-fruits#1

Watching your sugar intake is a good idea, but taming your sweet tooth can be an incredibly difficult feat. Perhaps you’ve already cut out processed sugars, but didn’t realize how much sugar is contained in fruit. Or maybe you live with diabetes and want to know which fruits will have the least impact on your blood sugar.

While fruit also contains lots of other healthy nutrients, some varieties are higher in sugar than others. Learn which fruits are lowest in sugar content so you can satisfy your sweet tooth without breaking the sugar bank.

1. Lemons (and limes)
High in vitamin C, lemons and their lime green counterparts are fairly sour fruits. They don’t contain much sugar (only a gram or two per lemon or lime) and are the perfect addition to a glass of water to help curb your appetite.

2. Raspberries
With only five grams — a bit more than a teaspoon — of sugar per cup, and lots of fiber to help fill you up, raspberries are one of several amazing berries to make the list.

3. Strawberries
Strawberries are surprisingly low in sugar considering they taste so sweet and delicious. One cup of raw strawberries has about seven grams of sugar, along with over 100 percent of the recommended daily intake of vitamin C.

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4. Blackberries
Blackberries also only have seven grams of sugar per cup. You don’t have to feel guilty snacking on these dark colored berries. As a bonus, they’re also high in antioxidants as well as fiber.

5. Kiwis
These odd fuzzy green-fleshed fruits are technically considered a berry too. Kiwis (or kiwifruits) are rich in vitamin C and low in sugar — with just six grams per kiwi. You can find kiwis all year-round at the grocery store.

6. Grapefruit
Another citrus fruit to make the list is grapefruit. While grapefruits certainly don’t taste as sweet as a grape, they make for a great breakfast with only nine grams of sugar in half of a medium-sized grapefruit.


7. Avocado
While not exactly the first thing that comes to mind when you think of fruit, avocados are indeed fruits, and naturally low in sugar. An entire raw avocado only has about one gram of sugar. What avocados do have a lot of are healthy fats, which will help keep you satiated.

8. Watermelon
Watermelons are the iconic summer fruit. They may seem like a treat, but they’re low in sugar. A whole cup of diced up watermelon has under 10 grams of sugar. A bonus of eating watermelon is it’s also a great source of iron.

9. Cantaloupe
Cantaloupes owe their orange color to a high vitamin A content. A cup of this delicious melon contains less than 13 grams of sugar. This may be a bit higher than other fruits, but keep in mind that a 12 ounce can of soda has nearly 40 grams of sugar, and very little nutritional value.

10. Oranges
Oranges are another great way to enjoy a sweet snack without all the calories and sugar, while also boosting your Vitamin C intake. A typical naval orange has about 12 grams of sugar per fruit and less than 70 calories.

11. Peaches
Peaches can be incredibly sweet, but at less than 13 grams of sugar in a medium-sized fruit, they can still be considered low in sugar for a fruit.

Takeaway
These 11 low sugar fruits contain between one and 13 grams of sugar, but remember that serving size makes all the difference. A serving of watermelon is just one cup, so indulging in three or four cups of watermelon can easily put you somewhere near a can of sugary soda in terms of sugar.

Of course, all fruit contains a lot more vitamins, minerals, and fiber compared to sugary processed snacks. High fiber foods slow down digestion, which means your blood sugar won’t spike as quickly after eating fruit. As with most things in life, moderation is key.