7 Healthy Snacks for Diabetics

KOMPAS.com – Be a sufferer diabetes That doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy a good snack. You do have to be more selective with what you consume. However, there are plenty of great snack options that won’t make you feel guilty.

Here is a list healthy snacks for diabetics.

1. Frozen yoghurt

Frozen yogurt is a healthy snack alternative if you want to eat ice cream. To add flavor to frozen yogurt, you can add berries or your favorite fruit.

2. Dark chocolate

Dark chocolate or dark chocolate can be a delicious but healthy choice if you want to eat chocolate. Dark chocolate is not only safer for diabetics, it can also prevent you from overeating chocolate.

Boiled eggs are rich in protein which can prevent blood sugar rises too high after eating. A study showed that diabetics who consumed two grains boiled eggs for 12 weeks experienced a significant decrease in blood sugar.

In addition, the test results also showed they had a decrease in hemoglobin A1c which is a long-term blood sugar control parameter.

4. Almonds

A handful of almonds can be a healthy snack option for diabetics. Almonds are rich in vitamins and minerals, as well as antioxidants that are good for the body. There have been many studies showing that diabetic patients who eat almonds regularly experience a decrease in blood sugar by up to 9 percent.

Also read: 5 Benefits of Pears for Health, Can Lower Diabetes Risk

5. Avocado

Avocados are a fruit rich in fiber and good fatty acids. Both are able to prevent blood sugar from rising sharply after eating. But be careful not to add sugar or other ingredients that actually cause the opposite effect of the avocado itself.

Apples are a fruit that is rich in fiber but low in sugar and calories. A fruit call small size or about 85 grams contains only about 37 calories. The polyphenol content in apples is also believed to protect pancreatic cells from damage that can worsen diabetes.

Chia seed pudding is a food made by soaking chia seeds in milk until the consistency changes like pudding. Chia seeds are high in fiber, protein, and fatty acids. Besides that, chia seed can absorb a lot of water so that it slows down the digestive process and slows down the process of releasing sugar into the blood.

That’s the choice of healthy snacks for diabetics. Which one is your favourite?

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