Diabetic Snacks—Diabetics Need Good Snacks Too! Good healthy snack foods are a big part of the diabetic diet plan whether you have type 1, type 2 or gestational diabetes. Keeping your metabolism on an even level throughout the day will keep the glucose or sugar levels in the blood steady. Everyone should eat three main meals and two or three snacks. On any kind of diabetic eating plan the calories are important and any foods consumed should be within the guidelines of acceptable foods for diabetics. Pregnant women who have Gestational Diabetes have even a greater need to keep their metabolism constant and probably have more hunger cravings now that they are with child. Healthy snack choices will keep the blood sugar levels even and keep the motherto-be feeling satisfied throughout the course of the day. Gestational Diabetic Snacks are best when they contain vitamin C, vitamin A and are rich in iron. High fiber foods are always a plus as they do provide that full feeling. Just like any diabetic foods they do need to be low in fat, low in sodium and low in calories. Snacks should be around 100 calories not to exceed 200 calories. Satisfying the sweet tooth: The best way to satisfy the sweet tooth is to eat a piece of fruit for a snack. Fresh fruit is sweet, refreshing and most are full of vitamins and even antioxidants. Baked sweet treats like muffins, cookies, and pastries can make an acceptable snack on occasion but they need to be homemade so that the ingredients can be kept low in fat, low in salt and made with sugar substitute. Flour should be whole wheat instead of white and instead of using butter, a spread containing Mono or Poly unsaturated fats is the best choice. When it comes to ice cream be sure to read the labels carefully. Most packaged ice cream is loaded with sugar and fat but there are some very delicious and safe choices. For instance, products like Breyer’s Carb Smart, Healthy Choice fudge bars and Klondike Slim a Bear 100 calorie fudge bars or French vanilla bars are great choices. To continue reading the rest of this article please click here http://www.healthydietmenusforyou.com/index.php/Blog/diabetic-snacks-diabetics-need-good-snacks-too.html
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