A reader posed the following question: "I was diagnosed with diabetes a few months ago. I’m wondering about those bars and shakes I see advertised for people with diabetes. Are they good to use? Sometimes I’m out and need a snack or quick lunch."
My suggestion is to choose a snack (whether it be a bar, shake, or something else) that is close in calories as compared to what you would normally eat as a snack. The snack you choose should also ideally contain protein and (good) fat as well - not just carbohydrate. As with anything else, you need to check the nutritional information on the product. In many of these types of products, you'll find that they are high in carbohydrate or high in bad fats. The snack you choose should be low in saturated fat and contain no transfats.
Rather than using a bar or shake product, try one of these suggestions for a quick satisfying healthy snack:
*All Natural Peanut Butter on Celery Stalks
*Low or Nonfat Yogurt with Slivered Almonds
*Low or Nonfat Cheese with Whole grain crackers
*Baby Carrots with Hummus
*Sliced Apple With All Natural Peanut Butter or Non-fat Cheese
If you prepare snacks like these and carry them with you in an insulated bag, you'll always be ready with something quick and healthy.
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