Guest guest Posted March 18, 2005 Report Share Posted March 18, 2005 I have always been that way even with franks or hot dogs I liked. But these taste pretty good and do not bother me at all. I am for that. I have never been a cook and with all this talk about food tonight, I threw a box of Dreamfields elbows; a can of chicken noodle soup; Cut up a few of the ham chunks into smaller pieces and added from a bag of broccoli/coldslaw some of that. It is very tasty and for me a good choice. I hate veggys mostly and I even like the broccoli cut in slivers like it is. I just recently found that at Fred Meyer's here in the area. ml wrote: > > I think it's interesting that you say most franks upset your stomach because since childhood, I have immediately " lost " any franks, bologna, cold cuts, etc. that I eat. I can do deli meats if they are really cut from, say, a real piece of beef or a real turkey breast, but the " roll " stuff I cannot do. My theory about that is that I'm allergic or sensitive to some kind of binder they put into such stuff. But, I have never heard anyone else say the same thing. > > ml wrote:I have found that having Butchers bun size franks with chicken and pork from Safeway and > Morrell cubed ham pieces that are packaged well and you can just cut a part of the > sealed package and then put in another bag and it keeps well and already to eat. I like > the franks because these particular ones don't upset my stomach, most do. These are not > perfect choices but much better than the unmentionables I want. You have to find what > you can tolerate and like at least to a degree. You could also put these in with Dream > Fields. You can have cheese on hand easy to cut or cut it up in pieces and keep in a bag > ready to go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 18, 2005 Report Share Posted March 18, 2005 I have always been that way even with franks or hot dogs I liked. But these taste pretty good and do not bother me at all. I am for that. I have never been a cook and with all this talk about food tonight, I threw a box of Dreamfields elbows; a can of chicken noodle soup; Cut up a few of the ham chunks into smaller pieces and added from a bag of broccoli/coldslaw some of that. It is very tasty and for me a good choice. I hate veggys mostly and I even like the broccoli cut in slivers like it is. I just recently found that at Fred Meyer's here in the area. ml wrote: > > I think it's interesting that you say most franks upset your stomach because since childhood, I have immediately " lost " any franks, bologna, cold cuts, etc. that I eat. I can do deli meats if they are really cut from, say, a real piece of beef or a real turkey breast, but the " roll " stuff I cannot do. My theory about that is that I'm allergic or sensitive to some kind of binder they put into such stuff. But, I have never heard anyone else say the same thing. > > ml wrote:I have found that having Butchers bun size franks with chicken and pork from Safeway and > Morrell cubed ham pieces that are packaged well and you can just cut a part of the > sealed package and then put in another bag and it keeps well and already to eat. I like > the franks because these particular ones don't upset my stomach, most do. These are not > perfect choices but much better than the unmentionables I want. You have to find what > you can tolerate and like at least to a degree. You could also put these in with Dream > Fields. You can have cheese on hand easy to cut or cut it up in pieces and keep in a bag > ready to go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 18, 2005 Report Share Posted March 18, 2005 I have always been that way even with franks or hot dogs I liked. But these taste pretty good and do not bother me at all. I am for that. I have never been a cook and with all this talk about food tonight, I threw a box of Dreamfields elbows; a can of chicken noodle soup; Cut up a few of the ham chunks into smaller pieces and added from a bag of broccoli/coldslaw some of that. It is very tasty and for me a good choice. I hate veggys mostly and I even like the broccoli cut in slivers like it is. I just recently found that at Fred Meyer's here in the area. ml wrote: > > I think it's interesting that you say most franks upset your stomach because since childhood, I have immediately " lost " any franks, bologna, cold cuts, etc. that I eat. I can do deli meats if they are really cut from, say, a real piece of beef or a real turkey breast, but the " roll " stuff I cannot do. My theory about that is that I'm allergic or sensitive to some kind of binder they put into such stuff. But, I have never heard anyone else say the same thing. > > ml wrote:I have found that having Butchers bun size franks with chicken and pork from Safeway and > Morrell cubed ham pieces that are packaged well and you can just cut a part of the > sealed package and then put in another bag and it keeps well and already to eat. I like > the franks because these particular ones don't upset my stomach, most do. These are not > perfect choices but much better than the unmentionables I want. You have to find what > you can tolerate and like at least to a degree. You could also put these in with Dream > Fields. You can have cheese on hand easy to cut or cut it up in pieces and keep in a bag > ready to go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 18, 2005 Report Share Posted March 18, 2005 Cappie, I think your back is much worse than mine. My arms and hands are more trouble now and it's harder to use my rollator some days. Happy to hear weight loss did you some good. Sorry about your pain. Thanks for reminding me about the marinated veggies. Those are easy and quick when hungry. Laurel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 18, 2005 Report Share Posted March 18, 2005 Cappie, I think your back is much worse than mine. My arms and hands are more trouble now and it's harder to use my rollator some days. Happy to hear weight loss did you some good. Sorry about your pain. Thanks for reminding me about the marinated veggies. Those are easy and quick when hungry. Laurel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 18, 2005 Report Share Posted March 18, 2005 Cappie, I think your back is much worse than mine. My arms and hands are more trouble now and it's harder to use my rollator some days. Happy to hear weight loss did you some good. Sorry about your pain. Thanks for reminding me about the marinated veggies. Those are easy and quick when hungry. Laurel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 18, 2005 Report Share Posted March 18, 2005 There are all sorts of meals available from mail order but I haven't tried them yet. I do order my groceries from Safeway on the computer and it's great. For a $9.95 delivery fee, they shop and deliver. My food arrives with refrigerated items together and frozen food ,also. I just have him set freezer food into my freezer and lately ordered very little refrigerated food since I can't reach much in there. Just google meal delivery and you will find places. I have a catalog or two but can't reach them right now. Let me know if you don't find any. Laurel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 18, 2005 Report Share Posted March 18, 2005 There are all sorts of meals available from mail order but I haven't tried them yet. I do order my groceries from Safeway on the computer and it's great. For a $9.95 delivery fee, they shop and deliver. My food arrives with refrigerated items together and frozen food ,also. I just have him set freezer food into my freezer and lately ordered very little refrigerated food since I can't reach much in there. Just google meal delivery and you will find places. I have a catalog or two but can't reach them right now. Let me know if you don't find any. Laurel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 18, 2005 Report Share Posted March 18, 2005 There are all sorts of meals available from mail order but I haven't tried them yet. I do order my groceries from Safeway on the computer and it's great. For a $9.95 delivery fee, they shop and deliver. My food arrives with refrigerated items together and frozen food ,also. I just have him set freezer food into my freezer and lately ordered very little refrigerated food since I can't reach much in there. Just google meal delivery and you will find places. I have a catalog or two but can't reach them right now. Let me know if you don't find any. Laurel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 18, 2005 Report Share Posted March 18, 2005 Hi Laurel, Sounds like you are having a rough time. Here in NC we have a program called Meals on Wheels. Everyday a meal is delivered to anyone who can't prepare their own meals. You might check with Social Services and see if a program similar to that is available in your area. Hope you get to feeling better........ I know how hard it can be when your back is out and you are by yourself....... Take care... in NC > Thanks, Helen. I'll try some of the Life Choice meals. What is > Dreamfields? > > Two of my three daughters live close to me. One has a chronically ill baby > and my other daughter helps her along with working full time with a child of > her own. I try very hard not to accept her help. I did when I couldn't > move at all but now that I'm doing better I want to find ways to manage by > myself. I didn't let my daughters know how bad this was until I was better. > My not local daughter told me she'd hire home health help if it happens > again but I was really okay alone except for not being able to get meals and > don't want someone hanging out. I can move better now and could cook to > freeze but can't stand or sit so trying to figure ways to prepare food at > bedside so I can stock my freezer. My back gets worse any time I try to > even do something as simple as fix a sandwich or heat soup. I can barely > reach anything in the frig since I can't bend. > > Laurel > > > > > > > I have used several varieties of the Life choice meals which are > > basically meat/chicken and a veggie or two in a sauce. If I cook up an > > ounce, dry, of Dreamfields and mix it with a dinner, I have two lunches > > from one box. OTOH, I don't like a big lunch. Yet, I found the low > > carb Lean Quisine and WW skimpy. I have had a couple of Dr. Atkins's > > meals, yuck. However, I do like those little pizzas for lunch. > > > > Laurel, does your daughter have time to do any cooking for you? > > > > Helen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 18, 2005 Report Share Posted March 18, 2005 Hi Laurel, Sounds like you are having a rough time. Here in NC we have a program called Meals on Wheels. Everyday a meal is delivered to anyone who can't prepare their own meals. You might check with Social Services and see if a program similar to that is available in your area. Hope you get to feeling better........ I know how hard it can be when your back is out and you are by yourself....... Take care... in NC > Thanks, Helen. I'll try some of the Life Choice meals. What is > Dreamfields? > > Two of my three daughters live close to me. One has a chronically ill baby > and my other daughter helps her along with working full time with a child of > her own. I try very hard not to accept her help. I did when I couldn't > move at all but now that I'm doing better I want to find ways to manage by > myself. I didn't let my daughters know how bad this was until I was better. > My not local daughter told me she'd hire home health help if it happens > again but I was really okay alone except for not being able to get meals and > don't want someone hanging out. I can move better now and could cook to > freeze but can't stand or sit so trying to figure ways to prepare food at > bedside so I can stock my freezer. My back gets worse any time I try to > even do something as simple as fix a sandwich or heat soup. I can barely > reach anything in the frig since I can't bend. > > Laurel > > > > > > > I have used several varieties of the Life choice meals which are > > basically meat/chicken and a veggie or two in a sauce. If I cook up an > > ounce, dry, of Dreamfields and mix it with a dinner, I have two lunches > > from one box. OTOH, I don't like a big lunch. Yet, I found the low > > carb Lean Quisine and WW skimpy. I have had a couple of Dr. Atkins's > > meals, yuck. However, I do like those little pizzas for lunch. > > > > Laurel, does your daughter have time to do any cooking for you? > > > > Helen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 18, 2005 Report Share Posted March 18, 2005 Things are better since I can get off my bed without gasping most of the time. ) We do have meals on wheels and my mother received it before going into assisted living. It never occured to me I could get it when I was at my worst. I do plan to look into it so I know what to do if it gets that bad again. Laurel > Sounds like you are having a rough time. Here in NC we have a > program called Meals on Wheels. Everyday a meal is delivered to > anyone who can't prepare their own meals. You might check with > Social Services and see if a program similar to that is available in > your area. > > Hope you get to feeling better........ I know how hard it can be when > your back is out and you are by yourself....... > > Take care... > > in NC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 18, 2005 Report Share Posted March 18, 2005 Things are better since I can get off my bed without gasping most of the time. ) We do have meals on wheels and my mother received it before going into assisted living. It never occured to me I could get it when I was at my worst. I do plan to look into it so I know what to do if it gets that bad again. Laurel > Sounds like you are having a rough time. Here in NC we have a > program called Meals on Wheels. Everyday a meal is delivered to > anyone who can't prepare their own meals. You might check with > Social Services and see if a program similar to that is available in > your area. > > Hope you get to feeling better........ I know how hard it can be when > your back is out and you are by yourself....... > > Take care... > > in NC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 18, 2005 Report Share Posted March 18, 2005 Things are better since I can get off my bed without gasping most of the time. ) We do have meals on wheels and my mother received it before going into assisted living. It never occured to me I could get it when I was at my worst. I do plan to look into it so I know what to do if it gets that bad again. Laurel > Sounds like you are having a rough time. Here in NC we have a > program called Meals on Wheels. Everyday a meal is delivered to > anyone who can't prepare their own meals. You might check with > Social Services and see if a program similar to that is available in > your area. > > Hope you get to feeling better........ I know how hard it can be when > your back is out and you are by yourself....... > > Take care... > > in NC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 19, 2005 Report Share Posted March 19, 2005 In a message dated 3/19/05 6:24:53 AM Eastern Standard Time, cappie@... writes: > >This food is usually prepared from surplus food from the Agriculture >Dept of the government. It is worse than hospital food, & meant to keep >poor people from starvation not control a diabetic's disease. >>>>>> Around here, meals on wheels gets most of its food donated from area restaurants. There's often no rhyme or reason for what the meals consist of, but they generally contain protein, vegetable, and starch. The quality is quite high. The major complaint is that there's no delivery on weekends. I guess it depends on where you are. Stacey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 19, 2005 Report Share Posted March 19, 2005 In a message dated 3/19/05 6:24:53 AM Eastern Standard Time, cappie@... writes: > >This food is usually prepared from surplus food from the Agriculture >Dept of the government. It is worse than hospital food, & meant to keep >poor people from starvation not control a diabetic's disease. >>>>>> Around here, meals on wheels gets most of its food donated from area restaurants. There's often no rhyme or reason for what the meals consist of, but they generally contain protein, vegetable, and starch. The quality is quite high. The major complaint is that there's no delivery on weekends. I guess it depends on where you are. Stacey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 19, 2005 Report Share Posted March 19, 2005 in NC: have you ever seen or eaten a meal from " Meals on Wheels " ? I have & I call them " carbs on wheels " . They are full of starchy, overcooked, tasteless food that is absolutely terrible for a diabetic. This food is usually prepared from surplus food from the Agriculture Dept of the government. It is worse than hospital food, & meant to keep poor people from starvation not control a diabetic's disease. cappie Greater Boston Area T-2 10/02 1/05 A1c: 5.4 = 115 mean glu 50-100 carb diet, walking, Metformin ALA/EPO, Coq10, B12, ALC, Vit C Cal/mag, low dose Biotin, full spectrum E, Chromium P, Policosanol, fish oil cap, fresh flax seed, multi vitamin, Lovastatin 20 mg, Enalapril 10 mg 3/05:140 lbs (highest weight 309), 5' tall /age 67, cappie@... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 19, 2005 Report Share Posted March 19, 2005 > in NC: have you ever seen or eaten a meal from " Meals on Wheels " ? > I have & I call them " carbs on wheels " . They are full of starchy, > overcooked, tasteless food that is absolutely terrible for a diabetic. > > This food is usually prepared from surplus food from the Agriculture > Dept of the government. It is worse than hospital food, & meant to keep poor people from starvation not control a diabetic's disease. > Hi Cappie You live in a big country; so do I. You had a bad experience. My local " meals on wheels " is an excellent service. It is not intended so much for the poor as for those in exactly Laurel's circumstances - those unable to cook for themselves. Generally, most (but not all) of their customers are elderly. I have a couple of friends who are volunteer deliverers. You may be correct in Laurel's case - but by advising that all of America's " meals on wheels " are the same, you may be causing someone to deny themselves a valuable service. It certainly wouldn't hurt for her to check them out as a trial - she could always cancel if they are as you say. But even a carby meal can be worthwhile if you have the discipline to scrape off the gravy and throw the spuds in the bin, but eat the meat and greens. It couldn't be much worse than her present diet. Cheers Alan, T2, Australia. -- Everything in Moderation - Except Laughter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 19, 2005 Report Share Posted March 19, 2005 > in NC: have you ever seen or eaten a meal from " Meals on Wheels " ? > I have & I call them " carbs on wheels " . They are full of starchy, > overcooked, tasteless food that is absolutely terrible for a diabetic. > > This food is usually prepared from surplus food from the Agriculture > Dept of the government. It is worse than hospital food, & meant to keep poor people from starvation not control a diabetic's disease. > Hi Cappie You live in a big country; so do I. You had a bad experience. My local " meals on wheels " is an excellent service. It is not intended so much for the poor as for those in exactly Laurel's circumstances - those unable to cook for themselves. Generally, most (but not all) of their customers are elderly. I have a couple of friends who are volunteer deliverers. You may be correct in Laurel's case - but by advising that all of America's " meals on wheels " are the same, you may be causing someone to deny themselves a valuable service. It certainly wouldn't hurt for her to check them out as a trial - she could always cancel if they are as you say. But even a carby meal can be worthwhile if you have the discipline to scrape off the gravy and throw the spuds in the bin, but eat the meat and greens. It couldn't be much worse than her present diet. Cheers Alan, T2, Australia. -- Everything in Moderation - Except Laughter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 19, 2005 Report Share Posted March 19, 2005 > in NC: have you ever seen or eaten a meal from " Meals on Wheels " ? > I have & I call them " carbs on wheels " . They are full of starchy, > overcooked, tasteless food that is absolutely terrible for a diabetic. > > This food is usually prepared from surplus food from the Agriculture > Dept of the government. It is worse than hospital food, & meant to keep poor people from starvation not control a diabetic's disease. > Hi Cappie You live in a big country; so do I. You had a bad experience. My local " meals on wheels " is an excellent service. It is not intended so much for the poor as for those in exactly Laurel's circumstances - those unable to cook for themselves. Generally, most (but not all) of their customers are elderly. I have a couple of friends who are volunteer deliverers. You may be correct in Laurel's case - but by advising that all of America's " meals on wheels " are the same, you may be causing someone to deny themselves a valuable service. It certainly wouldn't hurt for her to check them out as a trial - she could always cancel if they are as you say. But even a carby meal can be worthwhile if you have the discipline to scrape off the gravy and throw the spuds in the bin, but eat the meat and greens. It couldn't be much worse than her present diet. Cheers Alan, T2, Australia. -- Everything in Moderation - Except Laughter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 19, 2005 Report Share Posted March 19, 2005 Alan: In this country the service is under the Dept of Agriculture, the foods are basically the same everywhere because the bottom line is what matters to the government. I live in an elderly housing complex which uses this service all the time & use the local elder ctr which also serves this food. The food is not any different here in this city than it was where I received it. In fact we had one woman who was using this service & was a diabetic who was completely out of control & her visiting nurse told her NOT to eat the meals anymore. They arranged for her to receive the diabetic version of the meals & the nurse was horrified at what they contained. This old woman is now in a nursing home & probably eating just as badly there unfortunately. Perhaps in your country things are different but unfortunately this is how it is here, cappie Greater Boston Area T-2 10/02 1/05 A1c: 5.4 = 115 mean glu 50-100 carb diet, walking, Metformin ALA/EPO, Coq10, B12, ALC, Vit C Cal/mag, low dose Biotin, full spectrum E, Chromium P, Policosanol, fish oil cap, fresh flax seed, multi vitamin, Lovastatin 20 mg, Enalapril 10 mg 3/05:140 lbs (highest weight 309), 5' tall /age 67, cappie@... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 19, 2005 Report Share Posted March 19, 2005 <snip> > Perhaps in your country things are different but unfortunately > this is how it is here, > Fair enough. I won't start any international flames on it:-) Cheers, Alan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 19, 2005 Report Share Posted March 19, 2005 <snip> > Perhaps in your country things are different but unfortunately > this is how it is here, > Fair enough. I won't start any international flames on it:-) Cheers, Alan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 19, 2005 Report Share Posted March 19, 2005 An elderly friend of mine got Meals on Wheels after her hip replacement. She does not have diabetes. But she too complained that the meals were starchy and full of fat. It makes sense, as mashed potatoes are a " comfort food " and it's a lot cheaper to provide a bit of meat, a lot of mashed potatoes and frozen peas, and a piece of cake than it is to provide more meat, fresh greens, and fruit. The " town suppers " often put on around here as fund raisers are the same. Starchy and buttery. Gretchen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 19, 2005 Report Share Posted March 19, 2005 An elderly friend of mine got Meals on Wheels after her hip replacement. She does not have diabetes. But she too complained that the meals were starchy and full of fat. It makes sense, as mashed potatoes are a " comfort food " and it's a lot cheaper to provide a bit of meat, a lot of mashed potatoes and frozen peas, and a piece of cake than it is to provide more meat, fresh greens, and fruit. The " town suppers " often put on around here as fund raisers are the same. Starchy and buttery. Gretchen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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