Our Top 5 Diabetes Friendly Snack Suggestions
We are asked this question so many times: is it possible for me to lose weight without giving up on snacks? And we always respond, “Yes!! it is”.
Here are top 3 tips when picking your snacks as well as a few snack ideas to get those creative juices going.
- Tip # 1: Choose a nutrient dense snack instead of a calorie dense snack. In other words, pair a source of protein with a smart carb to keep your blood sugars stable and prevent energy crashes in the afternoon. This will also bridge the gap between lunch and dinner so you don’t become ravenously hungry at. Dinner.
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Tip # 2: If you’re choosing granola bars or any other processed snacks, make sure that the grams of protein is more than 10 to 15 grams per serving. Additionally, ensure that the grams of added sugars is less than 5 grams per serving.
- Tip # 3: Remember that snacks are not a substitute for a well-balanced meal as they are only supposed to bridge the gaps between your actual meals.
Here are our top 5 snack suggestions you’ll love:
All natural peanut butter and pear sandwich
You can make this using a slice of sprouted grain, pumpernickel or sourdough bread which are all low glycemic index carbohydrate options. Add 1 tbsp of all natural peanut butter, slices of half a golden pear and a dash of nutmeg for some extra antioxidant punch.
Hummus and turkey wrap
Wraps are a great way to make a quick, balanced snack. Take a small whole grain wrap, spread a heaping tablespoon or two of hummus on it, and add 3-4 low sodium turkey or chicken deli slices. To make this wrap vegetarian, you can replace deli meat with tofu.
Hard Boiled Eggs with apple
Hard boiled eggs and apple make a great protein plus smart carbohydrate snack option. One egg gives you 6 grams of protein, so you’ll need at least 2 eggs to get a minimum of 12 grams of protein. If you don’t like hard boiled eggs, you can swap it with 1/3 cup of frozen edamame beans for protein.
Whey Protein Shake
If you are someone who likes to exercise in the evening before dinner, you will love this idea. Make a protein shake with 1 scoop of whey or plant based protein powder, small banana, 1 tbsp of peanut butter or chia seeds, 1 cup of 2% milk or milk alternative before your workout to fuel your exercise.
Greek yogurt parfait
Greek yogurt is high in protein compared to regular yogurt. You can add 1 tbsp of pumpkin seeds, 1 tbsp of ground flaxseeds, 1/3 cup of frozen or fresh berries, 1 tsp of maple syrup to ¾ cup of Greek yogurt for a high protein, antioxidant punch.
Hope you include these snacks and enjoy them.
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