World 8-1
Infinite Combos
C(arbs) P(rotein) F(at) and everything in between
LEGO Sandwich
Sandwiches aren’t simple things.
But the stuff inside a sandwich, taken 1-by-1, is a bit easier to tackle.
Carbs, Protein and Fat – mmmm
Ah – the humble banana.
If I look at nutrition for our yellow-green friend, I see it’s about 1/4 CARBS (+ little bit of P/F + bunch of other elements n stuff).
For my t1d purposes, it’s a CARB building block. (Most fruits are around 1/10 CARBS.)
Pure protein is hard to find… but let’s look at a good ol’ hunk of meat.
Nutrition here says protein is in the neighbourhood of 1/4 PROTEIN (+ a good dollop of fat & plenty of other beautiful things).
For my t1d purposes, it’s a PROTEIN building block.
I saved the best for last.
A big slab of butter from my fridge is 4/5 FAT (+ some water & other stuff).
For my t1d purposes, it’s a FAT building block.
LEGO Blocks All by Themselves Aren’t Fun
Of course, most days I don’t eat simple blocks of C, P and F. Usually, ‘CPF combos’ are on the menu.
A burger combo is a good example – think burger, chips, and drink. Meals at home are often a combo.
But taking it back to ‘building blocks’ is a good place to begin understanding.
Some Tricky Combos
