We have diet restrictions too- low sodium low saturated fat for me and low carb for my diabetic husband. Since I'm the only cook in the house, we eat the same things. We pretty much stick to whole clean foods and avoid processed stuff. I do eat some things like low sodium tuna or soups. Trader Joe's has some low sodium soups (I like the low sodium tomato and roasted red pepper soup, low sodium butternut squash soup), Pacifica and Nature Valley make some too. (I like the Nature Valley lentil soup, low sodium).
Gingin, maybe you could ask you doc for a dietary consult. I think you'd find it helpful in learning to count your carbs, and they could give you suggested carb limits per meal. As soon as my husband was diagnosed we both went to the classes and it helped immensely. (The doc didn't recommend it first, I had to ask him to do it. I think all doctors should see that patients are armed with the information they need to care for themselves). I agree that you shouldn't give up fruit and even corn and potatoes. Rather, stick to small portions. Measure your food in cups and get a food scale to weigh things like potatoes and pasta. Set a carb budget for meals and snacks. I think you'd find these things very helpful
Karen
