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Rocky Face, GA
September 2
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Members discussed white carbohydrates and better alternatives, noting that white carbs convert to sugar faster while whole grain or... Read more

Members discussed white carbohydrates and better alternatives, noting that white carbs convert to sugar faster while whole grain or vegetable-based options are slower to digest and healthier overall. Several members shared creative low-carb swaps, including polenta made with cheese and chicken broth, rutabaga, radishes, and turnips used in place of starchy foods. A recurring theme was the joy of experimenting with vegetables like turnip greens and fermented radishes, with members swapping gardening stories and cooking tips along the way.

A DiabetesTeam Member

Love turnip! Tried growing some last year but the moles ate them

September 2
A DiabetesTeam Member

Also, those processed foods are full of hidden sugars, unhealthy fats, and are very bad for triglycerides

September 2
A DiabetesTeam Member

White carbohydrates turn quicker into sugar whereas brown takes longer n
they r much better

September 2
A DiabetesTeam Member

@A DiabetesTeam Member
I had the bright idea I wanted some fried white icicle radishes. OMG, they taste nasty fried. I have never tried turnips the way you said. May try them one time. My uncle sows turnips every season. I usually take the greens and give him the turnips

September 3
A DiabetesTeam Member

I use turnips like I do radishes. I slice them very thin. Layer with salt. Let them cure for a few hours. Maybe put a weight on top to speed the fermenting.

We slice up the greens. And do the same.

It's the way we ferment many Japanese pickles. They are ready in 3+ hours, they taste great. The next day we refrigerate to stop the fermentation process.

It is good for weeks. But we normally finish them in 2-3 days.

September 2

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