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What to eat when the right food isn't available (Hurricane Irma)?
Diabetes & Endocrine System | Last Active: Sep 30, 2017 | Replies (31)Comment receiving replies
Hello @retiredteacher
I am so sorry to hear that you've been affected by the bad storms, how terrible!
Your question is good, however, for all folks who find themselves without power and have special dietary needs. As I read your post, I was thinking about storing some baby food products - not the most tasty, but they are generally higher in protein and without a lot of sugar or salt. Also, liquid nutrition products - I know there are some that are specifically for diabetics.
I'll be looking forward to seeing other suggestions from our Members. I hope that your power is restored soon!
Teresa
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@retiredteacher The Junior foods are better than the infant jars - a bit more grown-up in taste, but still lower in salt and sugar than the regular adult food. The Junior foods also have more variety. I had my first surgery of the upper digestive tract days before the big black-out that covered a lot of the East coast and the day I got out of the hospital there was still no power - so the Junior foods were my go-to.
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Thanks Teresa. I didn't think of baby food. I may look at the numbers on a jar and see. Maybe it tastes better than it used to, but I haven't been around it in so long that if it's as bad as it used to be, I'm not sure I could swallow it. I know my husband would never eat it. He'll eat snacks and sandwiches.
I'll choose a jar the next time I grocery shop and try it to see how it tastes.
I appreciate the suggestion. I'm sure there are many people in this situation.
retiredteacher