Being diagnosed with diabetes does not mean that you have to deprive yourself of life’s simple joys nor does it have to rob you of your right to have fun especially with food.
Let’s face it; there is joy in eating. When I say eating, I do not mean overeating. After all, too much of a good thing is bad.
The most convenient and I dare say the most fun way to eat is by having a snack. For some people, snacks bring to life an otherwise mundane afternoon in the office, or for others, it’s a great bonding moment with family or friends.
There are those who consider snacks as a reward after a hard day’s work, while there are individuals who cannot watch their favorite TV show without bringing a salad or a sandwich to the living room.
This is the same for everybody. Diabetes or not, we’re entitled to enjoy our food. It’s just a matter of knowing the right stuff for your unique condition. With a little creativity and research there are practically unlimited choices of delectable’s diabetics can sink their teeth into. I’ve done some research myself and here are some of the most popular options.
1. Tuna salad crisps
What you need:
Tuna (of course, packed in water not oil)
Mayonnaise
Dijon mustard (no sugar)
2 rye crisps
How to prepare your concoction
Put you mixture in top of your rye crisp and eat away…
2. Mini Pizza
What you Need
Toasted whole grain sandwich bread
Tomatoes slices
Fresh mushrooms
Low-fat mozzarella cheese
How to prepare your concoction
Put everything on top of the toasted sandwich bread, broil for 2 minutes to melt the cheese. Bon appétit!
3. Chocolate-dipped bananas
What you need
Bananas
Melted dark chocolate - small amount
How to prepare
Simply dip the bananas into the melted dark chocolate.
4. Pear and Cheese
What you need
Pear
Cheese
How to Prepare
Slice the cheese into sticks, and eat your pear with it.
5. Nuts
What you need
Nuts (assorted; almonds, walnuts, pecans, cashews)
Your palm
How to prepare
Pour a palm full of nuts into your hand, and then munch away…
6. Vegetable Soup
What you need
Non-starchy vegetables, spinach, onions, green beans
Chicken or vegetable stock
How to prepare your soup
Boil and squash everything (or leave chunky) with the chicken or vegetable stock.
7. An Apple a day…
What you need
Apples
How to prepare
Wash the apple thoroughly. Then eat it with the skin.
Diabetes is not a wild fire that we are helpless against. It may require a little more effort and some vigilance as there are rules that must be followed, but you don’t have to be miserable nor give up on your dreams. You are still you. You still have what it takes to make things happen. Yes there will be times when the going will get tough, but you know what? When the going gets tough the tough have a healthy snack; and they are at it again.
Note: Everyone's medical guidance may be different based on their circumstances. Always, follow your physician's advice on food choices.
Let’s face it; there is joy in eating. When I say eating, I do not mean overeating. After all, too much of a good thing is bad.
The most convenient and I dare say the most fun way to eat is by having a snack. For some people, snacks bring to life an otherwise mundane afternoon in the office, or for others, it’s a great bonding moment with family or friends.
There are those who consider snacks as a reward after a hard day’s work, while there are individuals who cannot watch their favorite TV show without bringing a salad or a sandwich to the living room.
This is the same for everybody. Diabetes or not, we’re entitled to enjoy our food. It’s just a matter of knowing the right stuff for your unique condition. With a little creativity and research there are practically unlimited choices of delectable’s diabetics can sink their teeth into. I’ve done some research myself and here are some of the most popular options.
1. Tuna salad crisps
What you need:
Tuna (of course, packed in water not oil)
Mayonnaise
Dijon mustard (no sugar)
2 rye crisps
How to prepare your concoction
Put you mixture in top of your rye crisp and eat away…
2. Mini Pizza
What you Need
Toasted whole grain sandwich bread
Tomatoes slices
Fresh mushrooms
Low-fat mozzarella cheese
How to prepare your concoction
Put everything on top of the toasted sandwich bread, broil for 2 minutes to melt the cheese. Bon appétit!
3. Chocolate-dipped bananas
What you need
Bananas
Melted dark chocolate - small amount
How to prepare
Simply dip the bananas into the melted dark chocolate.
4. Pear and Cheese
What you need
Pear
Cheese
How to Prepare
Slice the cheese into sticks, and eat your pear with it.
5. Nuts
What you need
Nuts (assorted; almonds, walnuts, pecans, cashews)
Your palm
How to prepare
Pour a palm full of nuts into your hand, and then munch away…
6. Vegetable Soup
What you need
Non-starchy vegetables, spinach, onions, green beans
Chicken or vegetable stock
How to prepare your soup
Boil and squash everything (or leave chunky) with the chicken or vegetable stock.
7. An Apple a day…
What you need
Apples
How to prepare
Wash the apple thoroughly. Then eat it with the skin.
Diabetes is not a wild fire that we are helpless against. It may require a little more effort and some vigilance as there are rules that must be followed, but you don’t have to be miserable nor give up on your dreams. You are still you. You still have what it takes to make things happen. Yes there will be times when the going will get tough, but you know what? When the going gets tough the tough have a healthy snack; and they are at it again.
Note: Everyone's medical guidance may be different based on their circumstances. Always, follow your physician's advice on food choices.
