STRUGGLES WITH CONTROLLING SUGAR & LOSING WEIGHT

 As I get older, it is getting increasingly harder and harder to control my diabetes and lose weight. Recently, I did extensive research on Keto, Mediterranean, DASH, ADA-recommended foods, etc. etc. It's been exhausting! Anyway, I finally came up with a great balance of Macronutrients that works for me. I'll post a new menu every day for anyone interested. My BS is down to around 110 in the morning, which is amazing for me. My Macros are currently: Calories - 1500, Carbs - 45%, Fats - 30% (note: I'm trying to stay with only olive oil), Protein - 25%. I'll try to keep this up to date, but you know, life, and all that. Enjoy! xoxo M;o) 

Breakfast	Calories kcal	Carbs g	Protein g	Fat g
Cream - Half and half, 1 tbsp	20	1	0	2
Coffee - Black Coffee, 16 fluid ounce	10	0	0	0
Spinach, raw, fresh, 0.5 cup	3	1	0	0
Avocado - Avocado, 0.25 medium	59	3	1	5
Egg, 1 large	72	0	6	5
Safeway - 15 Grain Enriched Bread, 1 slice	110	18	4	2
tomatoes - fresh sliced tomatoes, 2 slices	18	0	0	1
Add Food  Quick Tools	292	23	11	15
Lunch
*Cucumber & Roasted Red Pepper Hummus Wrap, 1 serving	278	29	9	14
Orange - Orange, Large, 0.5 large orange	44	11	1	0
Add Food  Quick Tools	322	40	10	14
Dinner
Couscous - Plain Couscous, 100 g	112	23	4	0
Tomato, 1 small	18	4	1	0
Zucchini, 0.13 cup, chopped	3	0	0	0
Asparagus, 0.25 cup	7	1	1	0
Ocean fresh Dover sole - Dover sole, 3.1 oz	0	0	0	0
*Creamy Balsamic Dressing, 0.75 serving	65	1	0	7
Add Food  Quick Tools	205	29	6	7
Snacks
frontera taco sauce - taco sauce, 2 tbsp	20	3	0	1
*Hummus, flavored, 1 tbsp	36	2	1	3
Mexican blend - Shredded Cheese, 1 tablespoon	21	0	1	2
Cauliflower, 1 cup, chopped	13	3	1	0
Refried Beans - Refried Beans, 0.5 cup	100	18	6	1
Add Food  Quick Tools	190	26	9	7
Totals	1,009	118	36	43
Your Daily Goal	1,728	216	108	48
Remaining	719	98	72	5
	Calories kcal	Carbs g	Protein g	Fat g

*Cucumber and Roasted Red Pepper Wrap - NOTE: I used low-carb tortilla wrap instead of regular - You can use store-bought
hummus or make your own. Canned Garbonza beans, roasted red peppers, garlic, lemon, and olive oil mixed until well-blended.
add water if too thick. 

Cucumber & Roasted Red Pepper Hummus Wrap (eatingwell.com)

Creamy Balsamic Vinegar Dressing: 
1/4 cup Mayo
2 Tbsp Balsamic Vinegar
1 tsp dried chives
1 clove of garlic
1 Lemon, Juiced
Pinch Lemon Pepper (or black pepper)
1 tsp dried parsley

Blend all ingredients in a food processor until rich and creamy. Serving = 2 tbsp