Snacks A key Intake for Diabetic Population



Diabetes mellitus is one of the critical conditions in which the blood sugar level fluctuates and excess sugar in blood could not be eliminated from the body which is stored in the blood and it can be harmful to the body.

It gets incapable to utilize excess sugar and it is recommended the patients suffering from diabetes should take food products which do not convert into glucose on digestions. The patient should always take snacks which take more time to digest because until the food product is digested the person may not feel hungry immediately. The snacks should not be high in calories and it should be nutritious to allow the body to function properly. One should also take care that the snacks should not be high in fat. The maximum number of calories allowed per snacks is 150 and one has to plan the diet accordingly.

Diet plan for Diabetes:

A diet for diabetics should include proper snacks because these people feel hungry after every two to three hours, and they need small meals to satisfy themselves during this time.

 Snacks are required for both Type I and Type II patients of diabetes because if they do not take it, they may start feeling tired and fatigued. The patients should make a list of food items which can be included in the diet, the time to take these items and the needed quantity, which should be taken.

 The diet depends on the age, the height of the person and the lifestyle. The quantity will be more for a person who is physically working hard. Diabetics should avoid an excess of carbohydrates as carbohydrate is broken down to sugar which raises the blood sugar levels.

Some snacks which can be included are:

Whole grain cracker can be easily absorbed into the body and it also satisfies the appetite. Take fruits as they are the best snacks for diabetic individuals because it contains a high amount of fiber. A Diabetic person should be careful to take fruits which are low in sugar. Fruit juices which containing artificial sweeteners should be avoided completely, and take apples, apricots, papaya, grapefruits, and blueberries. Popcorns can be taken as snacks because it is low in calorie and sugar. It can easily satisfy hunger. There is several different forms of popcorns which can be prepared as per the taste and it serves as the best snacks. Almonds can be taken as snacks in-between the major meals. Low-fat yogurt and low-fat cottage cheese can be taken. Boiled vegetables with pepper powder can be taken in between the meals as they have proven to be very fruitful. In addition to that the other forms of nuts such as walnuts or peanuts which can be taken. Also, yogurt can be taken in snacks along with fruits or vegetables. Boiled vegetables can be taken with spices and low-fat biscuits can be taken in the snacks. Little quantity of some low-fat boiled chicken or noodles can be taken anytime in between two meals. The patient can take a cucumber, tomatoes, fruit salads, olives, and fish salads.

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Meet Dr. Mudit Sabharwal who is well-known diabetologist in Gurgaon and has been guiding and treating diabetes from many years.  


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