20 diabetes-friendly snack ideas

This Week's Tip 20 diabetes-friendly snack ideas In general, a diabetes-friendly snack should contain 15 to 30 grams of carbohydrates and between 100 to 200 calories. If you are planning several snacks in addition to your meals, consider using the lower end of the recommendation: 15 grams of carbohydrates and 100 calories. Adding one ounce (7 grams) of protein to your snack is optional and can help you feel fuller after eating your snack. So how do you meet these calorie and nutrition goals in a healthful way? Here are several diabetes-friendly snack ideas that meet the nutritional criteria above. Select a snack that fits into your daily meal plan for calories and carbohydrates, but also meets your own personal taste preferences. Eating with Diabetes: Smart Snacking More Tips for People with Diabetes   Diabetes Friendly Recipe Simple Grilled Salmon You've barbecued ribs and you've barbecued chicken, but have you tried salmon? Dill and lemon make this light fish dinner shine. Get the Recipe See More Lower-Carb Recipes Nutritional Info Servings Per Recipe: 1  Amount Per Serving  Calories: 210.2 Total Fat: 9.5 g Cholesterol: 75.9 mg Sodium: 97.7 mg Total Carbs: 0.4 g   Dietary Fiber: 0 g Protein: 29 g View full nutritional breakdown of Simple Grilled Salmon by ingredient     From Our Diabetes Community Barley Can Lower the Glycemic Index of A Meal (Secrets of Success) What is the weather in your area? (Team Forum) More Secrets of Success... More Forum Posts...       Was this e-mail forwarded to you by a friend? Join the mailing list. Change your e-mail address   You get 1 SparkPoint for reading today's email.   You received this email because you signed up for one of SparkPeople's email newsletters. To unsubscribe please do not reply to this message. Instead, you can use this link to unsubscribe from this newsletter. To remove yourself by postal mail, send a letter or postcard with your email address to: SparkPeople.com, 310 Culvert Street Suite 301, Cincinnati, OH 45202 SparkPeople.com offers general information and is for educational purposes only. sparkpeople.com is not a prescription system and is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. You should consult your health-care provider before starting any nutrition or fitness program, and should consult with your provider about any concerns or questions. © 1999-2014 SparkPeople, All Rights Reserved | Terms and Conditions | Privacy Policy