When you’re living with diabetes… It is important to have snacks
alongside your main meals… In order to maintain your
blood sugar levels throughout the day. However… Some snacks can do more damage than good.
In fact… you might even think certain snacks are healthy for you as a diabetic…
When in fact they can cause your blood sugar to rise…
And trigger other symptoms linked to diabetes,
such as insulin resistance and inflammation. So… what are the snacks you need to avoid?
Don’t go anywhere and keep watching! In this video… we’ll share the 5
worst snacks for diabetics. But before we get started…
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And now… let’s dive into the 5 worst snacks for diabetics… starting with…
Number 5. Dried Fruits Dried fruits such as:
* Dried apricots * Raisins
* Or prunes… May seem like a safe snack for diabetics!
They contain: * Fiber
* And antioxidants…. However… they are also
rich in fructose… or natural sugar which can be detrimental for blood glucose balance!
This is because the water within the fruit is fully removed when the fruits were dried…
Which concentrates the fruit’s sugar into an unhealthy snack for diabetics.
For example… 59% of raisins…. And 53%
of dried apricots… is sugar! One study pointed out that…
Consuming a high… or concentrated…. Amount of fructose…
Increases the risk of: * Insulin resistance
* Obesity * And type-2 diabetes mellitus.
That said… A small study found that… Consuming dried fruit as a snack… impacts blood
glucose levels less than eating white bread! But that doesn’t mean it is a
healthy snack option for diabetics! So limit your consumption, or just stay away
from eating dried fruits altogether! Number 4. Granola
Granola is usually considered a healthy snack option.
This is because when granola, especially when homemade, contains:
* Oats * Nuts
* And Seeds… Which Sounds beneficial for diabetics… right?
But wait… Most granolas also contain ingredients like…
* Chocolate * Dried fruits
* Oils * and syrup…
Which can make this snack, rich in added fat and sugar!
Some granola can have up to 17 grams of sugar per serving…
And your blood glucose levels will definitely not like that!
In a 2015 review… researchers found evidence that… Eating food rich in added sugar… such as granola…
Increases the prevalence of metabolic diseases such as:
* Obesity * And type-2 diabetes.
This is likely because… a high amount of sugar can trigger:
* Insulin resistance * And inflammation….
Two markers that play an important role in blood glucose balance.
And while there is currently no study linking granola to diabetes complications…
It is best to avoid store-bought granola… which are rich in sugar.
Number 3. Peanut Butter and Crackers You might love snacking
on peanut butter and crackers! After all… this nut butter is a good source of:
* Plant Protein * And healthy fat.
However… not all peanut butters are created equal. The same goes with crackers.
In fact… this snack combination can often by filled with:
* Sodium * Saturated fat
* And added sugar…. 3 things that can be extremely
detrimental to your diabetes. 6 cracker serving of peanut
butter contains 190 calories… which 45% are from saturated fat and sugar!
A review from Diabetes care observed that… Snacking on food rich in saturated fat and
sugar increase: * Blood lipids
* Insulin resistance * And the risks of diabetes complications.
And while some studies do point out…. the benefits of eating peanut butter for blood glucose levels…
Most store-bought peanut butter contains: * Sugar
* Vegetable Oils * Trans-fat…
Which can do more damage than good for diabetics! So… if you’re craving peanut
butter and crackers for a snack… It is best to choose organic peanut butter… or
shift to almond butter, and pair it with wholegrain bread… instead of crackers.
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worst snacks for diabetics with… Number 2. Protein and Muesli Bars
Yes… protein and muesli bars are not always the healthiest snack options for diabetics!
Like other food we’ve seen so far…
Some options can be better than others! However… most protein and muesli bar you
can buy in store often contain: * Refined grains and nuts
* Vegetable oils * And added sugars!
Basically… everything you need to avoid as a diabetic.
Protein and muesli bars are processed foods with a high glycemic index…
Meaning that their calorie content can be quickly absorbed into the bloodstream…
Raising your blood glucose in the process! A study found that…
Consuming protein bars rich in added sugar significantly increased:
* Insulin * Blood lipids
* And blood glucose levels! In short… any snack
bar with a long ingredient list… Is likely to contain plenty of saturated fat…
and sugars… that you should avoid as a diabetic! So stay clear from protein and muesli bars!
Number 1. Popcorn You might be surprised to hear that
popcorn is often seen as a healthy snack! Popcorn is a type of corn that literally
“pops” when exposed to heat. It is considered a whole grain
food that can contain: * Fiber
* Vitamin B * And antioxidants.
So why is it one of the worst snacks for diabetics?
Well… finding a “healthy” type of popcorn is not easy.
In fact… most popcorn found in stores… such as microwavable popcorn… contains added:
* Fat * Salt
* Sugar * And harmful chemicals…
Which are detrimental to our health. The popcorn sold in movie theaters is
also loaded with trans-fat and butter… And it is best to overall avoid
popcorn if you have diabetes. Many studies have observed that…
Consuming foods rich in trans fat… significantly increase the prevalence of chronic diseases…
Including: * Obesity
* Type-2 Diabetes * And heart diseases.
Overall… It is best to avoid
snack options that may seem healthy… But have been dried and processed!
Choose whole and natural snack options instead… if you want to keep your diabetes in check!
And there you have it! The 5 worst snacks for diabetics.
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