I need some healthy snack ideas-for diabetics?
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Eat foods that are low on the glycemic index.  You can eat naturally surary foods, if they are higher in fiber, as they are absorbed more slowly by the body.  Apple juice will shove your blood sugar sky high, but an apple should be ok.\n\nVegetables, with some lowfat dip would be good.  Fresh fruit - like apples or dried fruit like apricots can also be good.  COnsult your doctor as to if eating things like sugar free candy or life savers are ok for you.
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The following list contains 100 low-fat, low-calorie snacks that will satisfy your hunger without sacrificing your figure. The number of calories are based on averages of the brands available. Check individual labels because some products may be higher or lower than these averages. \n\n4 oz. crabmeat \n1 glass apple cider \n1/2 Cup applesauce \n1 Cup cooked artichoke \n4 oz. chili \n10 asparagus spears \n2 tbls. avocado dip \n1/2 Cup baked beans \n1 medium banana \n1/2 Cup 3 bean salad \n2 oz. lean beef \n2 oz. corned beef \n1 oz. beef jerkey \n1 glass lite beer \n1/2 Cup harvard beets \n2 slices rye bread \n2 oz. grilled burger \n1 Cup broccoli \n10 carrot sticks \n1/2 cantaloupe \n10 cashew nuts \n10 celery sticks \n1 Cup cereal \n1 oz. cheddar cheese \n1 oz. cream cheese \n1 oz. provolone cheese \n2 oz. chestnuts \n2 oz. chicken breasts \n1 apple \n1 oz. light potato chips \n10 almonds \n4 whole wheat crackers \n2 medium cucumbers peeled \n2 oz. cranberry sauce \n1 oz. pitted dates \n1 large egg \n5 figs \n1 frankfurter \n1/2 Cup fruit cup, water packed \n1 frozen fruit bar \n1/2 Cup Jell-O \n1 Cup grapes \n1 grapefruit \n1 Cup green beans with 1 tsp. butter \n3 oz. lean ham \n2 Cup honeydew melon \n1 Cup reduced fat ice cream \n1/2 Cup kidney beans \n1 head romaine lettuce \n4 oz. cooked lobster \n8 oz. low fat milk \n1 Cup cream of mushroom soup \n10 jumbo black olives \n20 stuffed green olives \n1 large orange \n3 tsp. peanut butter \n2 small pears \n1 Cup steamed fresh peas \n1/2 Cup pineapple tidbits in juice \n1 oz. pistachio nuts in shells \n3 medium plums \n3 handfuls of unbuttered popcorn, seasoned with herbs \n4 oz. potato au gratin \n1 oz. pretzels \n1/2 Cup low calorie pudding \n1 oz. raisins \n2 Cup fresh raspberries \n8 large shrimp \n2 oz. turkey \n1 glass of wine \nHalf an apple with 2 teaspoons of peanut butter \nAn orange and a few dry-roasted nuts \n10 cashew nuts \nHalf a small avocado \n3 oz. low-fat cottage cheese and 3 whole-wheat crackers \n¼ cup fat-free ranch dressing with mixed raw veggies \n6 Wheat Thins crackers with two teaspoons of peanut butter (or any nut butter) \n1 small baked potato with ½ cup salsa and 2 tablespoons of fat-free sour cream \n1/3 cup of unsweetened applesauce with 1 slice of whole-wheat toast, cut into 4 strips for dunking \n½ cup frozen orange juice, eaten as sorbet \n2 large graham cracker squares with 1 teaspoon peanut butter \n4-6 ounces of no-fat or low-fat yogurt \nA 5-ounce tossed salad with lettuce, tomato, cucumber and ¼ cup fat-free dressing \nHalf a "finger" of string cheese with 4 whole-wheat crackers \n3 medium unsweetened apricots \n½ cup pickled beets \n½ cup canned blackberries \n1 cup blueberries \n½ cup Bran cereal \n½ cup broccoli \n1 cup cubed cantaloupe \n1 celery stalk \n1 cup Chicken noodle soup \n½ cup Couscous \n½ cup Currants \n1 medium Dill pickle \n1 fig bar \n1 cup grapes \n1 medium orange \n1 medium nectarine or peach\n20 Reese’s Pieces \n20 chocolate covered raisins \n9 small York Peppermint Patties \n4 mini Tootsie Rolls \n1 Oreo Double Stuff cookie \n5 Animal Crackers \n10 Candy Corn pieces \n1 stick chewing gum \n1 Fortune cookie \n0.75 oz Fruit roll \n2 Gingersnap cookies \n3 Gummy Bears \n1 piece hard candy \n10 large Jelly beans \n1 Lollipop \n6 bite-size red Licorice pieces
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Depending upon which 'carbs' you are talking about.  Veggies or bread/cake types?? \nDiabetes as you know is having too much sugar in the blood(unable to use it all as energy) which causes you to need more insulin or at the very least watch the sugar intake so you don't spike.  If you don't use the sugar and over time your body has too much to process, it fills up it's stores of sugar and you get diabetes. (layman's terms).  Unused sugar becomes fat but it also can become diabetes.  So beyond exercise to burn energy it's on the diet.  Sugars, breads, starchy foods, fruits (even potatoes, esp.  sweet and yams...) turn to glucose the quickest in your body therefore increasing your blood sugar.  If you want to slow that process, retard it in any way, then watch your entire sugar/starch/refined foods intake period!!  \nHere is a list of suggestions based on my studies(I'm studying nutrition) and although I'm not a doc I am using well-respected info as a guidline.  You can recheck this and look at real statistics to see what works, not just the theory.  Look at history of how people actually eat versus what some docs might have said about earlier guidelines, that may be outdated and inappropriate.  \n\nVeggies are good.  And they are carbs.  Especially the leafy greens(high in mins/prots), cruciferous(broccoli/cauliflower/brussel sprouts), asaragus, squash, lettuces, tomatoes, all kinds etc...\nLean meats are good like turkey, chicken, deepwater fish(limit due to heavy metals in ocean-research) and occasionally red meat which is high in saturated fat but ok at times. Nuts are good too and great for when your blood sugar drops and you need a quick healthy boost(macadamia, walnuts, peanuts, almonds@! and occ. cashews(high in sat. fat).  Tofu and soy products are also good and yes they can be cooked to taste awesome!  Just try! Protein slows down the digestion process which allows the body time to go through the metabolic process and bring sugar to the endocrine system slowly...as compared to actual sugar or bready-type  foods which process the moment they are in your mouth(amylase is a carb enzyme that is in the mouth, breaking down food immediately).  The longer food takes to break down to it's ultimate form, glucose, the more time your body has to cope with and distribute safely without spiking your blood sugar.  \nSO, again, carbs is a big vague word.  Avoid processed foods like cakes, crackers, breads and instant rices/pastas.  No sugary sweets especially with pure white sugar.  Eat mostly veggies, meat, lean cheeses and WHOLE grains that have high fiber(not processed cereals and such) that also require the body more time to break them down(quinoa(high protein grain), brown rice, amaranth, Irish oatmeal... etc...) Whole grains mean you really have to cook them, they are not processed and in a box with 2 min. instructions.  Once in a blue moon is okay, perhaps with a pile of Thai veggies on top!! yum... \nThe more processed, the less your body has to break them down, the quicker the sugar is released the faster your blood spikes!!  \nSo get slow food....process slow and then digest slow.  Ultimately slowing your blood sugar spike.  \n\nIf you have to have a sweet, dulce as they say in latin.  Try something fruit-juice sweetened and eat it around another protein rich meal so that your body is not bombarded with a hit of sugar alone.  Or try an apple with a big dollup of peanut or almond or hazlenut butter on it...yum!!  It really will taste good and your body will appreciate it.   \n\nHope this helps!!\nGood luck!  \n\nOh, also go online and look up books that are low in sugar, low on the glycemic scale and higher in protein and nutrients. www.diabetes.com and other sites.  The more you know about how it works in your body, the more control you can have over what you WANT to eat so that you won't hurt yourself.
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try soybeans. or chocolate covered ones. they are really good and can be purchased at any health food store.
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i am assuming you are on a low carb diet - any kind of meat, eggs, cheese,peppers,strawberries (in small quantities)nuts olives, sugar free jello, whipping cream, mushrooms, green salad (blue cheese dressing), asparagus, mayo (real kind and mustard, oil and vinegar\n\nsounds like a steak dinner, sauted mushrooms, salad with olives, peppers, cheese and dressing, asparagus and strawberries with real whipped cream (make it with splenda and whipping cream) - that doesn't sound too bad now does it????\n\nstay away from anything white - potatoes, rice, noodles, sugar, bread\n\nenjoy!
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I have diabetes, and have been told by a dietician in the hospital to eat a fruit  6 times a day. Fruit with breakfast, 10 am, noon, 2 pm dinner, and snack before bedtime. Only one banana a day, higher sugar. Apples and pears are great. Mangos are ok in smaller quantities. These are natural sugars, a little harder to digest.  These fruits take away hunger and are lower in calories  than items we eat with sugar in them such as cookies, cakes, candy and all those bad things. I have lost 70 lbs by doing this over a period of time  (250 down to 180) My diabetis went away (after being at 460) for 7 years after losing to 224. It has come back because I cheated too much, but it is back to normal with medication only. I eat fruit, when I  get a craving. It really works.  The dietician was very accurate. Best advice I have ever been given.
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Go on a diabetic diet. You can find a book on the subject at the library.
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Cut up some fresh veggies and keep them in a zip lock baggie in the fridge. Include celery, carrots, bell pepper strips, broccoli, mushrooms, cherry tomatoes, jicama. You can even use some fat free dip if you don't overdo it.\n\nFruit can be good if you don't eat too much of it. Berries (especially blueberries) are very good for you. Grapes, apples, oranges, pears, peaches, etc. are good, but you have to watch the sugar content, especially if you are diabetic.\n\nRice cakes are low in calories. \n\nA smoothie made from yoghurt, orange juice, berries and a little honey can give you an energy boost. Put them all into a blender with some crushed ice and blend just until it's frothy. You can add some oats to make it more nutritious.
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I would way apricots and a good protien snack like almonds. YOu could also drink a small protein shake with the apricots on the side.
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Something with carbs to help fuel your brain's glucose level, something with protein for longer burning fuel, something with a little fat to keep you from feeling too hungry in the middle of the morning. So that could be whole-grain cereal with 2 percent milk and some fruit. Or two scrambled eggs and some fruit juice. Or why stick with typical breakfast food? How about a slice of leftover pizza? Just avoid sugared cereal (including those awful cereal bars and granola bars), pastries and things like that. They may give you a quick boost of energy, but you'll be dragging before long.
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Take some pretzel sticks and dip them in peanut butter...they are really good! or try graham crackers in icing....yumm!
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Hey Carolina C - Eat your fruits and veggies (they make great snacks), salads from time to time, grilled or broiled verses fried, drink plenty of healthy fluids plus drink an antioxidant juice daily, exercise, drink a natural and healthy energy drink, look for the heart smart on menu's when you go out to eat, and pop a Hershey's kiss every now and then just because. I do but don't tell anyone ok. Take care and best wishes to you !!!!
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mmm.........Cereal lol an popcorn an icecream an if u lik tuna(FISH) then Get tuna and bread (2 slices) u need mayonese mix them up together an slap it on some bread or Pb & j sandwich Or buy a pack of crisp (potatoe chips) in advance. An a fruit bowl
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peanut butter bars\n\n\nbut, I prefer a smtwtfs_04 snack myself
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watch your intake of sweets...remember carbs break down to sugar in your body. Being overweight really contributes to diabetes. You need to get plenty of exercise...as this burns glucose in your body (sugar)....I was diabetic...I lost 60 lbs....and I no longer have it...I took a course in this...the dietician said sugar...is sugar...is sugar...your body doesnt know the difference....if you are eating a bowl of jello..or 3 slices of bread....it breaks down in your body as sugar...one tip I learned...if you eat something sweet...have some protein with it...it like counteracts it...it just slows the sugar breakdown....I always had a little protein in the morning...it just made me feel better for the day. A doughnut with a glass of orangejuice, would be the worst thing you could eat for breakfast. Your sugar would soar...the slam you down in a short period of time...then you feel tired or sleepy....I know...I've been there. Always remain active...that will ensure you to keep your bloodsugar more stable....the best foods you eat are legumes..(beans)...they help to stabilize blood sugar, for longer periods of time.
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I am a Type 2 Diabetic and am very familiar with diet and exercise.  The most important things to watch out for are a high A1C, numbness in feet (neuropathy)and low carb intake.\n\nIf you've been diagnosed with diabetes, your doctor has probably mentioned that you should pay careful attention to nutrition and diet as part of your treatment program. Nutrition experts say that there is no one diet for diabetes, but people with diabetes should follow the nutrition guidelines in the Food Pyramid, while paying special attention to carbohydrate intake. People with diabetes should also eat about the same amount of food at the same time each day to keep blood sugar levels stable. \n\nGetting Started With Nutrition Treatment\nIf you've never attempted to eat a healthy, well-balanced diet before your diabetes diagnosis, it can be difficult to know where to get started. Try these tips from the American Dietetic Association:\n\nEat more starches such as bread, cereal, and starchy vegetables. Aim for six servings a day or more. For example, have cold cereal with nonfat milk or a bagel with a teaspoon of jelly for breakfast. Another starch-adding strategy is to add cooked black beans, corn or garbanzo beans to salads or casseroles. \nEat five fruits and vegetables every day. Have a piece of fruit or two as a snack, or add vegetables to chili, stir-fried dishes or stews. You can also pack raw vegetables for lunch or snacks. \nEat sugars and sweets in moderation. Include your favorite sweets in your diet once or twice a week at most. Split a dessert to satisfy your sweet tooth while reducing the sugar, fat and calories.\nSoluble fibers are found mainly in fruits, vegetables and some seeds, and are especially good for people with diabetes because they help to slow down or reduce the absorption of glucose from the intestines. Legumes, such as cooked kidney beans, are among the highest soluble fiber foods. Other fiber-containing foods, such as carrots, also have a positive effect on blood sugar levels. Insoluble fibers, found in bran, whole grains and nuts, act as intestinal scrubbers by cleaning out the lower gastrointestinal tract. \n\nAfter a diabetes diagnosis, consider seeing a dietitian and developing a meal plan to get started. Taking into account your lifestyle, your medication, your weight and any medical conditions you may have in addition to diabetes as well as your favorite foods, the dietitian will help you create a diet that will prevent complications of diabetes and still give you the pleasure you've always had in eating. To find a diabetes teacher (nurse, dietitian, pharmacist and other health care professional), call the American Association of Diabetes Educators at 1-800-342-2382. If you want to find a dietitian near you, call the American Dietetic Association's National Center for Nutrition and Dietetics at 1-800-366-1655 or visit their Web site at www.eatright.org/find.html.  \n\nHealthier Weight and Lifestyle\nReaching and maintaining a healthy weight is important for everyone with diabetes. Weight control is extremely important in treating type 2 diabetes because extra body fat makes it difficult for people with type 2 diabetes to make and use their own insulin. If you are overweight, losing just 10 to 20 pounds may improve your blood sugar control so much that you can stop taking or reduce your medication. \n\nIf you smoke and have been diagnosed with diabetes, your doctor will recommend that you quit because smoking makes problems caused by diabetes worse. People with diabetes can experience blood flow problems in the legs and feet, which can sometimes lead to amputation. Smoking can decrease blood flow even more. Smoking can also worsen sexual impotence in men, cause high levels of LDL cholesterol (the bad type of cholesterol), and can raise the risk of heart attack and stroke. If you have diabetes and you smoke, you need to quit. \n\nAlthough alcohol in small amounts can be fit into your meal plan if you
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Try this one out: www.diabeticgourmet.com\nNot only does it have recipes, but also a forum where you can get all sorts of diabetes-related issues answered by others.\nI hope it helps!