On-The-Go Snack Packs: Type 2 Diabetes

Having yummy, healthy, options for the inevitable secret mid-day snacking can not only increase your energy for the day, but also set you up for a day of staying on track and eating the right nutrients your body needs. So, don’t put that dollar into the vending machine, instead invest in “on-the-go” snacks, so you’ll always have a snack your body will thank you for, nearby

What to Pack?

1. Unsalted nuts, such as walnuts, are filled with macronutrients and healthy fats to sustain your hunger for long periods of time (limit to a small handful).
2. Apples, paired with a protein or healthy fat, such as peanut butter, are known to make you feel fuller for longer and the pairing keeps your blood sugar levels balanced!
3. Hummus contains heart-happy fats and is now sold in pre-portioned containers, making it portable and delicious!
4. Guacamole is sold in 100 calorie packages that contain the perfect amount of fatty acids and vitamin E, which keep your heart healthy while you’re busy living life!
5. Berries are the prefect additive to other foods or can be eaten alone, are packed with antioxidants, low in carbohydrates, and may lower one’s rick of diabetes development!
6. Cheese sticks are a good source of protein and calcium and portioned controlled packages are perfect on their own, paired with apples, or eaten with other foods in your new snack pack!
7. Roasted seeds, such as un-salted sunflower seeds, contain essential nutrients and are a great way to get your serving of fiber, while keeping your heart happy!
8. Nut butters are now sold in individual packs, giving you the perfect serving of protein, and the option to mix it with Greek yogurt gives you an added protein upgrade!
9. Greek yogurt (nonfat) will satisfy hunger and give your body an excellent serving of calcium by itself or better yet, pair it with nuts for added protein!
10. Popcorn, when plain and air-popped, is fiber-full and amazingly filling!
11. Tuna or Salmon are sold in portable containers as a great source of Omega-3 fatty acids, making for a heart-healthy and filling snack!