What Are the Best Snacks for Diabetes?
Everybody gets hungry now and then. But if you have diabetes there is an important question you need to answer before you start grazing.
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Hi there, I’m Toby Smithson, registered dietitian and certified diabetes care and education specialist with DiabetesEveryDay. Welcome and please remember to sign up for my newsletter on my website DiabetesEveryDay.com.
I get this question a lot…what is the best snacks to have when you have diabetes? Honestly, the best answer when it comes to managing diabetes is to check your blood sugar. Your blood sugar will be the first step in the decision of what is the best snack. For instance, if your blood sugar is 70 or below, you will want to have a fast- acting carbohydrate snack like 2 packs of smarties or 3-4 glucose tabs, or one- half cup of juice.
If your blood sugar is within target range before a meal- a reading at 130 or below, the best snacks will be a protein and carbohydrate combination like chia pudding (I have the recipe listed in my chia pudding video) or nuts and one serving of fruit or cheese and fruit or cheese and wholegrain crackers. A homemade yogurt parfait is another option that gives you a nice carb/protein combo. Use a plain Greek yogurt as your base and add fruit and nuts as your topping. I developed a delicious “apple pie” yogurt parfait and you can find the recipe in my next newsletter so make sure to sign up.
Well…I’m definitely a fan of eating nuts and seeds as snacks or with a meal. Some of the superstars are Almonds which have the highest source of fiber compared to other nuts with 6 grams of protein, 6 grams of carb and 3.5 grams of fiber. In the seeds category, pumpkin seeds are highest in protein with 9 grams per ounce and the chia seeds are the highest in fiber.
Now, If your blood sugar is above target range but you are still hungry for a snack, you can choose some lower carb options like homemade Kale chips, homemade parmesan crisps, raw veggies, , pickles, jerky or low calorie, low carb beverages like unsweetened iced tea or coffee, water with lemon or lime OR adding a flavor packet to your water.
Hope some of the ideas sparked a new snack option for you. Please share your favorite snack in the comments section below. Until next time, Cheers to your health.
