Most people think that having diabetes is torture. Not able to taste everything you want to eat, from the mouth-watering cakes to your favorite hazelnut chocolates, is even unbearable for some. But what if I tell you, you don't have to suffer a lot with the food you eat?
"The key is to choose snacks that are high in fiber, protein and healthy fats," according to Health Line. Doing so wouldn't just make you feel fuller, but it could also control blood sugar levels and prevent it from crashing or even spiking too much.
So, what are the foods that diabetics can include their everyday snack?
YOGURT WITH BERRIES
Sweets can never be healthier with this one at hand. So, if you are craving for something sweet, this food is a must to have. As a great source of fiber, this stuff can help remove the harmful bacteria from the body. Aside from that, berries also have anti-oxidants that can help reduce the damage and inflammation of the pancreas.
COTTAGE CHEESE
Craving for cheese? Why not grab a bite of your favorite cottage cheese?
The mild delicious flavor of this creamy snack is not just the only thing that can make you crave for this stuff more. Aside from the rich flavor, this amazing snack is full of minerals, vitamins, protein and low-carb in it.
As a matter of fact, there are other people suffering from diabetes that claimed how eating this stuff regularly can help them control their blood sugar levels longer. This effect can be linked to the fat found inside the cheese.
BOILED EGGS
One of the best choice for diabetics are eggs, as per the American Diabetes Association. It might have a bit of cholesterol in it, about 200mg, but the stuff still has a lot of benefits to offer.
This perfect snack (about a size of a large egg) only has about half a gram of carbs (won't create any negative effect on the blood sugar), seven grams of protein (help keeps the muscles strong), has potassium (helps in keeping the nerves, muscles and digestive tract healthy), and lutein (keeps the eyesight sharper and clearer).
POPCORN
Another food perfect for your afternoon snack is popcorn. Just make sure not to put too much salt or additional flavors on it such as honey, salt, and sugar. This stuff only has very low calories. So, eating this while watching your favorite television show or movie is fine.
Given all these, there is only but one thing you have to remember: don't overeat. Remember, too much of anything is bad. So, always eat moderately no matter how healthy it is.
