Jakarta –
Diabetics need to be careful about everything they eat, including when snacking. This type of blood sugar lowering snack could be a safe choice. It tastes delicious too!
When maintaining a diet, snacking is something that is difficult to avoid, especially for diabetes sufferers who have to maintain their blood sugar levels.
If you choose the wrong snack, it is not impossible that your blood sugar will spike and your diabetes condition could worsen. Here are 7 blood sugar lowering snacks that are safe for diabetes sufferers:
1. Popcorn
It turns out that popcorn or popped corn can be a healthy snack for those of you who suffer from diabetes. The key is that popcorn is not given added sugar or butter and salt.
2. Chia pudding
Another healthy and nutrient-rich snack is chia seed pudding. This snack can even make blood sugar more stable and contains protein, fiber and omega-3 fatty acids.
3. Boiled eggs
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The next snack for diabetics is boiled eggs. The protein in this food can suppress blood sugar.
4. Boiled edamame
The isoflavone compounds in this food can lower blood sugar levels. It can even reduce insulin resistance.
5. Almonds
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The vitamins, minerals and healthy fats contained in almonds are indeed healthy. In fact, many studies say that these nuts can control blood sugar.
6. Apple
Apples are rich in vitamins B, C, potassium and polyphenol antioxidants. So this fruit has the benefit of protecting pancreatic cells from damage which can worsen diabetes.
7. Avocado
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Avocados contain high fiber and monounsaturated fatty acids. All of this is very diabetic friendly. However, don’t overdo it when consuming it.
This article was broadcast on CNN Indonesia with the title “Blood Sugar Lowering Snacks, Diabetes Sufferers Can Still Snack Deliciously”
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