Johannah - Newbie

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Hi Everyone,

My husband and I are working at making the transition to a vegetarian

lifestyle. I'm not much of a cook and never have been so I don't have

any recipes accumulated that I can share yet.

We are both in our fifties and are getting kind of a late start to

working at improving our health. For myself, the journey started about

a year ago when I was diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes. I spent most of

the last year being in denial about it and not caring for myself at

all. But a couple months ago, I really started to take an interest in

getting back to health and possibly even reversing the diabetes

completely. I started power walking 3 times a week and am increasing

that by 15 minute increments over the weeks until I reach 1/2 aerobic

activity 6 days a week. So far, I've lost 20 lbs (I started out at

193). I'm also in weight watchers which is helping me a lot.

 

I guess my main concern is will I be getting enough protein? I have to

go really lite on even whole grain pastas and rice because they jack

my blood sugar up really high.

 

I've also noticed a lot of recipes call for black beans. Are those

higher in protein that other beans? Also, do you have to combine a

grain with beans to get a complete protein?

 

I'm sure I'll have other questions as I go along.

 

I'm also wondering if there are other diabetics on this list making a

vegetarian lifestyle work for them.

 

Thanks for your time. I look forward to learning a lot.

 

Johannah