10 Diabetes Friendly Snacks
By: Dr Allie Butler, PharmD
Sometimes it’s hard to think about what to eat and count and measure. Having diabetes can be overwhelming Here is an easy list of go-to snacks that will keep blood sugars balanced between meals. All are 200 calories or less with around 15 grams of carbohydrates and good portion of protein or fiber to keep you full.
- Plain Greek Yogurt (1 cup 2%) with 1/3 cup blueberries
- Cheese (1 slice low fat cheddar) and whole grain crackers (5 crackers)
- Peanut butter (1 tbsp all natural no sugar added) on 1/2 whole wheat English Muffin
- Hard boiled egg (1 egg) and 1 cup strawberries
- Lunch-meat Roll-Up (2 slices turkey, 1 slice cheese) and small apple
- Cottage Cheese (1/2 cup) with pineapple (1/2 cup)
- Blueberry Banana and Coconut Smoothie (click here for recipe)
- Cucumber (1 cup), Hummus (2 tbsp), low fat string cheese
- 1 Diabetes Friendly Shake Supplement (Glucerna or Premier Protein)
- Black-bean salsa (1/4 cup) and 7 whole grain tortilla chips (click here for recipe)
Make it Easy
Figuring out what to eat doesn’t need to be difficult or an added source of stress. Diabetes is unique in that not everyone responds the same way to food or medicine. As you navigate your diagnosis, don’t be hard on yourself. If you find something that works, keep doing it. And if you find something that doesn’t, stop. And remember, you can do this! You can win the battle within!
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