Lemon and Garlic Noodles (side dish)

I'm thrilled to say that these shirataki noodles are a fantastic hit, and I've been eager to experiment with them in various ways. This time, I've paired them with lemon and garlic—what a combo! Plus, as a bonus, these noodles are incredibly versatile and great for your calorie count because they have none! With the right additives (and a mindful approach), the flavor can be absolutely phenomenal.

Again, this is dairy-heavy, but with portion control and mindfulness in general, it's all good!

Ingredients

1 x packet Changs Wide Noodles

3/4 cup full cream

1/2 cup milk

1/2 cup grated cheese ( Parmesen is good - but I just used normal Colby cheese!)

2 - 3 tablespoons minced garlic

2 tablespoons butter/margarine

1 cup vegetable stock

4 tablespoons lemon juice ( alternatively juice of 1 lemon)

salt and pepper to taste

2-3 tablespoons nurses corn flour

Method

1. Remove noodle from packet and rinse under cold water ( this is really important to relevant rubbery ness later!)

2. Place noodles into a pot of boiling water for no longer than 3 minute ( again, this will help with better texture of noodles!). Remove from heat - drain and set aside.

3. Place butter and garlic in saucepan and cook on medium heat for 2 minutes

4. Add cheese milk cream stock and lemon juice. Reduce heat and cook for 5 minutes or so.

5. You may notice the sauce will start to thicken however if it doesn't, adding 2-3 tablespoons of corn flour will help this process.

6. At this time also add the noodles and stir occasionally for 10-15 minute or until sauce has thickened.

7. Serve up with whatever you like! Again tasty treat was only really created as a side so be sure to have other yummy things to fill up your plate!

Conclusion

Absolutely a total winner! As mentioned before, it's definitely dairy-heavy, BUT thanks to the nature of the noodles, it absolutely won't leave you feeling bloated. Instead, it gives you a sense of fullness and satisfaction after eating! It's much lighter than the peanut sauce too! Delicious and hitting all the marks - exactly what we're looking for!

The CGM was acting up again (just another thing people with diabetes have to deal with), but we got things sorted out after dinner around 6 p.m., and as you can see, glucose levels are back on track.

We promise we're not trying to sprinkle sugar on anything diabetes-related (pun totally intended!), but here's the real scoop on how things roll. As always, I'm all about making those tiny, smarter choices more often—even if it's every single day.

Exciting news! I've been informed that there have been recent changes to Optsilin (Lantus) and Novorapid doses, which is definitely having a big impact on everything—not to mention the added physical activity from concreting for a retaining wall! However, our focus today isn't on daily life events (even though they ALWAYS play a huge role in managing diabetes). We're here to dive into the food choices we make every day, especially with our main meals, that can leave us feeling full, satisfied, and keep our blood glucose levels in check!

And boy, are they on cloud nine... take a gander at this perfect overnight algorithm... it's like it read our minds! This is the third time after devouring noodles that the overnight blood glucose levels have been practically flawless. Over the moon +++ !!

I always try to be really aware of all the ingredients and make sure they're suitable for diabetes. Like Dr. Peh, the doctor who diagnosed my husband and inspired our diabetes-friendly eating plans, said, people with and without diabetes can and should share the same meal plans. We can eat anything, but obviously, some choices are better than others. The key is to know this and then actually do it! So many people say they want to eat better or lose weight, but what are they really doing about it? Talk is cheap; it's habits that count. Even though it seems like common sense, a 2024 study on health behavior and habit formation showed that building habits can be different for everyone, but improving habit strengths might mean targeted interventions can work. (https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39685110/) More studies might be needed, but it seems to make sense.

I saw a story on an SBS Insight episode about 'Habits' featuring a woman who wanted to lose weight but lacked confidence. Her routine was to come home from work, open the fridge, and grab the cheese plate and a glass of wine. She decided to start small by coming home and, instead of opening the fridge, she put on her shoes and walked to the letterbox. A lot happened in between, but she ended up losing 30kgs! Her starting point? Putting on her shoes and stepping outside instead of opening the fridge. So simple yet incredibly tough to start—but totally worth it!

Here's another tale of inspiration: every epic journey kicks off with something as tiny as a sneeze in a hurricane!