Great Snack Ideas for Diabetics

If you have Diabetes, then you are probably well aware of the importance of eating healthy and getting a well-rounded diet every day. According to R. Morgan Griffin, a writer for WebMD, "healthy eating can have a dramatic impact on the symptoms and progression of Type 2 Diabetes and its frequent precursor, prediabetes." (source: http://www.webmd.com/diet/guide/expert-q-and-a-a-healthy-diet-for-type-2-diabetes_ Griffin also notes that the recommendations from the American Diabetes Association are quite similar to the guidelines made available for the general public.

It's important to be aware that if you have Diabetes, you may have a condition in which your body reacts differently to sugar and foods than other bodies, but you should not treat your body like an enemy. Instead, it may be time for you to focus your attention on adhering to the recommendations for healthy eating that you've probably been hearing your whole life. One of those recommendations may have been something like "eat healthy snacks throughout the day to keep your metabolism going and to avoid over-eating at mealtime." Right?

Here are a few great snack ideas from TypeFree that will help you get the right nutrients throughout the day while also keeping your satiated:

Bruschetta with Plums and Fresh Basil - this snack will not only give you energy from the carbohydrates in the bread, but you'll also get the benefit of having protein from the fat-free cream cheese that serves as a base for the plums and basil. There are plenty of nutrients loaded in each slice of plum that you eat. Plus, plums have healthy sugars in them that will give you an immediate energy boost you'll love!

Taquitos - taquitos are not only delicious snacks, but they are fun and creative enough for the whole family to enjoy. The perfect taquito comes loaded with a whole cup of fruits and vegetables per serving. These fruits and vegetables deliver healthy-fats from the avocado and vegetable oil, sensible carbohydrates from the tortillas (look for whole-wheat tortillas, of course), protein from the shredded cheese, and plenty of heart-healthy vitamins from the salsa. Plus, you can make a batch of taquitos that you can freeze and enjoy all week long!

Soups - whether you're looking for a recipe for a gazpacho soup you'll love or are heading into the winter with some hearty soups to warm you up, most soups are loaded with vitamins and minerals from vegetables, meat, and broth. One of the risks to look out for is recipes that call for the addition of loads of croutons or sour cream; these additions may pack on the calories and fat without adding much in the way of nutrition to your soup!

Sources:

http://www.imtypefree.com/taxonomy/term/505

http://www.webmd.com/diet/guide/expert-q-and-a-a-healthy-diet-for-type-2-diabetes

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