Type 2 Diabetes and Healthy Eating - Snacks to Combat Your Afternoon Cravings

People diagnosed with type 2 diabetes know that they should stay away from sugary foods, but they often crave them. Cravings are triggered by the biological properties of the food itself: it means certain foods have the chemical makeup that makes us crave it. So they have addictive components like alcohol and drugs. Sugar and sweet have a drug effect that causes people to crave sugar during stress.

What do you want when you have a 3-hour power outage? It's normal to feel tired in the evening, especially if you get up early in the morning for work or a quick workout. Burning your body with healthy foods during this time will help ensure that you are finally feeling the best and preventing you from eating too much. So what kind of snacks should you go for? Which will help you fight your afternoon rush? Let's take a closer look ...

1. Celery Flour with Peanut Butter. The first choice is celery wood with peanut butter. Whether you want peanut butter or almond butter is your choice, but one will give you ...

• energy source,
• help you eat hungry, and
• helps provide some protein along with dietary fiber.

2. Apple With Cheese. Cheese apples are another healthy snack to turn to when you have to pick me up a few hours after lunch. Apples contain pectin fiber, which helps suppress your appetite and ensure your hunger is checked.

Cheese carries some protein and calcium, which will help stabilize your blood sugar levels. Choose a full fat or low fat depending on your specific macro goals for the day.

3. Whole Grain Crackers And Tuna. Next on the list are crackers full of cereals with tuna. Tuna is the most fat-free source of protein available, so it's good for those who want to watch their weight, too.

Whole grain crackers are a lower calorie option that will provide you with enough carbohydrates to help your body recover. Check the sugar content of any crackers you buy to make sure they are in line with your daily goals.

4. Almonds and A Protein Shake. The last snack food to consider is almonds supplemented with protein shakes. Shake protein is great for those on the go, and almonds help increase some of the fat that they provide. If you need something that you can take with you in the car, this is a viable option. It also stays in your desk drawer, but do not mix protein powder until you are ready to shake it.

Save these addictive snacks to help calm your cravings.

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