Diabetes is a
frightening disease, but with
the proper diet and exercise, it can be controlled. Many people even
find that sticking one-hundred percent to a good diet and exercise plan
can begin to reverse the seriousness of their diabetes.
Snacks are an
important part of every diabetic’s life. Here are some
suggestions for diabetic snacks to help you control
your diabetes.
(Of
course, always consult your doctor about the dietary choices that are
right for your situation, and be sure to make note of how every snack
affects your blood sugar.)
Nuts, nuts, nuts! Nuts are high in protein
and very low in natural sugars. Be sure to go easy, though, because of
the fat levels.
Low fat cheese is another great option.
However, remember the natural sugars in milk products, so you need to
eat any type of cheese in moderation. (But isn’t that true
for almost all foods?)
Celery spread with just a little fat free
cream cheese is a great crunchy choice! Leave off the raisins that Mom
used to add, though, as dehydrated fruit is very high in sugar, so
don’t use them as diabetic snacks.
Many diabetics find that they are okay to
eat whole grain carbs if they always, ALWAYS have a little bit of
protein with it (like low fat cheese). This means a very small serving
of whole grain crackers may be a very good choice.
Popcorn is often a good choice for
diabetics, and you can spice it up! If you’re bored with
plain popcorn, spray it with some fat free butter spray (just a
little), and add some different flavors. Maybe chili powder and paprika
for something different, OR some Italian seasoning and a couple of
dashes of low fat Parmesan cheese.
Hard boiled eggs or deviled eggs are very
healthy in moderation. If you don’t like plain hard boiled
eggs, sprinkle them with a little (no sodium) mixed seasoning.
Sugar free flavored gelatin is available in
premade packs and are so good! You can also make it at home in larger
quantities.
It’s often a struggle to get used
to eating on a diabetic plan, but hopefully these diabetic snacks will
help ease the transition.