One of the most life-changing diagnoses that anyone can receive from their doctor, is Type 2 Diabetes. Suddenly you’re on a whole new set of medications and have to watch what you eat. Sugar is a no-no, and virtually every other tasty thing you can think of is off the table. You may as well give up on snacking, right? Wrong! Because these seven food options are geared to be both tasty and good for your glycaemic levels.
A Protein A Day Keep The High Blood Sugar At Bay
Avocado is a great source of protein and another way of keeping yourself feeling full – Image courtesy of Ready Made via Pexels
Nothing keeps blood sugar levels in check quite like protein, and tuna is a great source of the stuff. So is avocado, while also being low in sugar, cholesterol, and sodium. The added benefit of avos is that they make you feel full, keeping hunger pangs at bay and preventing overeating, which is problematic for diabetics. Putting these ingredients together into one meal is simple: just make a bowl out of the avo by removing the pip, draining, and dishing the tuna into the hole where the pip was. This comes together as a scrumptious recipe, and you get a healthy yet tasty alternative, which is even better with chopped-up red onion and a dash of mayo or yogurt.
The Alternative Chocolate Pudding
There’s a substitute for everything, including chocolate and sugar, which can be used to create a great pudding like this Chocolate Chia – Image courtesy of Charlotte May via Pexels
Even the glummest day can be made bright with a bit of chocolate. But chocolate is supposed to be off-limits for people with diabetes. But it doesn’t have to be if you’re smart, by using a healthier alternative like BOOST Glucose Control Nutritional Drink, which is proven to produce lower blood glucose levels than other products of its kind. The recipe is simple: throw it in a container, and by adding chia seeds, you can have a sweet and healthy treat. It’ll require some patients, though, since it has to be shaken up and left to swell before reaching its pudding-like goodness.
Things Are Getting A Little Cheesy
Another great source of protein, cottage cheese is also another way to have a healthy dessert snack – Image courtesy of Dimitry Zub via Pexels
Back on the protein, another option that has a lot of that nutrient in it is small curd cottage cheese. Just half a cup of cheese has 12 grams of protein and is thrown in with the other tasty ingredients in this recipe, it will aid in keeping blood sugar levels down while also serving as a treat. Whether you go with blueberries or raspberries, you’re getting some guaranteed sugar level controlling fiber into your body. Add some pantry staples like wholegrain breakfast cereal and Chopped nuts and you have a pretty tasty, and diabetic-friendly dish on your hands. All you have to do is lay out some cottage cheese in a baking tray, and then lay the other ingredients over it.
