Diabetes Friendly Snack

Snacking is considered bad for diabetics. But Snacking is actually a good habit. It provides a boost of energy in between meals. All you need to know what snacks do to your sugar levels and which snack is good for your health. 

Adding snack to your can help you to regulate blood sugar levels in healthy range. It also keeps energy levels high. 


Natural foods contains a lot of nutrients like vitamins, minerals, fibers and other good nutrients. For examples green Vegetable are extremely important in managing diabetes. Fruits, unsalted nuts, hard boiled eggs, cheese, Greek Yoghurt etc. 

Choosing a snack for diabetic patient is real challenge. What should they pick as snack, while considering their sugar levels. 



Here is the tip pick some nutrient dense snack, high in fiber, protein and good fats. Proteins keeps you full for longer and reduces hinger which ultimately leads to weight loss. Losing weight is good for diabetics. Fiber helps in managing blood sugar levels. 

In this article there are 6 diabetes friendly snack that can help you to boost energy without disturbing Sugar levels

1. Hard Boiled Eggs

Hard boiled eggs are one of the best option for diabetics as a snack. 

Hard boiled eggs gives 6 g of protein, which helps prevent rising of sugar level too high. Being rich in protein it gives a feeling of fulness preventing overeating, leading to weight loss. 

Diabetic people are usually at risk of obesity, thus eating eggs can prevent obesity because they help to lose weight. If a person lose weight in a diabetic condition, may be able to achieve remission from this condition. 

Hard boiled can be eaten in different ways. you can eat them as it is or sprinkle salt or pepper on it. 



Hard boiled eggs and Avocado Bowl

Hard boiled egg salad is another option for eating eggs as snack. 

HARD BOILED EGG + AVOCADO = PERFECTION

Eating eggs with avocado is a perfection because one gets protein as well as healthy fats. Adding more vegies gives your snack more nutrients. 

Add finely chopped onion, tomatoes without seeds, bell pepper, cucumber or any vegie you like, chopped avocado and eggs. Season with olive oi, vinegar, salt  and black pepper and enjoy.


Hard boiled egg Bites

Egg bites are another way to eat eggs as snack. 


Cut boiled egg into halves. sandwich a slice of tomato, cabbage or onion in between. Perfect way to eat egg and vegies together. 

2. Apple slice with peanut butter

Apple slice with peanut butter gives an amazing taste to tongue. Apple have several nutrients like vitamin C, vitamin B and minerals like potassium. Meanwhile peanut butter is rich in magnesium and vitamin E. These all nutrients are best in managing diabetes. 

Apples are a good source of fiber and antioxidants. A medium apple gives 3 g  of fiber. Apples have a lot of other benefits. It can improve heart health and lowers the risk of diabetes and cancer. It also aids in weight lose. 

Peanut butter is also good source of fiber and protein. 1 tbsp. of peanut butter gives almost 2 g of fiber. It is also a good source of unsaturated and polyunsaturated fatty acids. Peanut butter does not have much carbohydrates do it is really beneficial for prediabetics. 

Eating one medium apple slices with 2 tbsps. of peanut butter gives you 7 g of fibers which is a good amount of fiber to manage blood sugar levels. Moreover, polyphenol antioxidant present in it protect pancreatic cells from damage. 


3. Roasted Chickpeas

1 serving of chickpea ( 1/2 cup or 82g) contains 14 g of fiber and almost 15 g of protein. Chickpeas are an excellent snack for diabetics. Legumes are very helpful in managing sugar levels. 

  • It is a rich source of phosphorus, folate, manganese and copper. They improve heart health. 
  • Its high fiber content helps in lowering blood sugar level.
  •  It promotes brain health. 
  • Being iron rich they increase body hemoglobin levels. 
  • Magnesium present in chickpeas can improve skin, making it glow.
  • It also promotes healthy hair. 
  • It helps in digestion. 
  • It helps in weight loss.
  • It prevents from chronic diseases.  

 

4. Whole grain crackers

Whole grain crackers have more fiber than made with refined flour crackers. It is good choice for diabetics as a snack. They manage blood sugar levels. 

  • Crackers control cholesterol. It lowers LDL (Low density lipoprotein also called bad cholesterol).
  • Helps to lower the risk of diabetics and heart diseases.
  • They lower the risk of diabetes and blood pressure.
  • They are good source of antioxidants. 
  • They are high in vitamins, niacin, thiamin and folate.
  • They are also rich in minerals.



5. Popcorn

  • Popcorn are rich in fiber thus helps in managing blood sugar levels.
  • They are good source of antioxidants
  • Helps in circulation of blood.
  • They are high in satiety
  • Improve digestion 
  • Lower in calories
  • It also the risk of diabetes and certain cancer. 

Popcorn can be eaten in combination with honey. 

  • Honey lowers the oxidative stress and hyperglycemia.
  • Honey ameliorates other metabolic disorders related to diabetes. 
  • Reduces the rick of hepatic transaminases, triglycerides and glycosylated hemoglobin. 
  • It increases HDL 




6. Homemade Protein Bars

Due to high protein present in protein bars that's why it is a good snack for diabetics. Store bought bars are high in added sugars. That's why it is good to make protein bars at home. 

For this you need oat flour, protein powder, peanut butter, honey,  mashed banana, resins, flax seeds, vanilla extract. 

Mix all the ingredients together. Spread this mixture into a pan and press it. Then cut it into bars. 

  • These bars fuel the body with amino acids. 
  • They support muscle repair.
  • Keeps you full. 
  • They have perfect balance of protein, carbs and fats.
  • Being rich in protein and high in fiber it manages blood sugar levels. 

There are many more snacks that are rich in fiber and protein. You need to choose all those snacks. Keep your sugar levels in check. Choose wisely. Eat healthy, Stay healthy. That's all for this article.


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