Top Midnight Snack Ideas For Diabetics
All men enjoy snacking late at night. Well, really everyone loves a midnight snack! So many men can eat chips and dip, candy, and many other junk foods as a snack. But diabetics can’t eat sugary snacks! Diabetics need to check their blood sugar because their insulin is compromised. This often means blood sugar strips. They need a blood sugar meter and often insulin resistance medication. Their body can’t use or produce natural insulin properly. There are, however, midnight snacks for diabetics. All is not lost!
Eat An Apple
Men, if you’re diabetic and find you’re hungry in the middle of the night, chow down on an apple or two. The choice of what apple is up to you! Apples have lots and lots of fiber in them. They also have flavonoids and antioxidants! But what’s even more powerful is the fact they also are full of natural sugar. They’re not refined sugar! This means diabetics can still eat something sweet. Mmm, mmm, so sweet! Of course, men, don’t eat apples too much. Remember to keep the skin on the apples as well; this is where most of the nutrients come from.
Handful Of Nuts
Nuts are perfect, more than perfect, for diabetics to snack on. Everyone is talking about how perfect they are! They are full of good fats and fiber, and the protein they have is amazing for diabetics. All 3 of these help keep blood sugar stable. It means less emergency medication! Diabetics can snack on just about any nut out there, but some are far better than others. Diabetics should snack on almonds, walnuts, pistachios, and cashews at night first! They must be unsalted and should include a variety for the best, the absolute best, results. Don’t miss out men! Nuts are so great!
Pop Some Pomegranates
It’s time to get juicy, men! Diabetics can eat lots of pomegranate arils when midnight strikes. Pomegranates are so juicy and so, so sweet too! Everyone knows they’re full of antioxidants, just like apples. The sweetness comes from natural sugar, which helps make sure pomegranates don’t spike a diabetic’s blood sugar! Since pomegranates are so sweet, they’re best for keeping sugar cravings down. There’s no doubt about that!
They’re more than perfect for replacing sugary desserts others can have. Loading some plain Greek yogurt with pomegranate arils is delicious. This cuts through bitterness, and the Greek yogurt is a healthy protein for diabetics. It keeps their energy up!
Make A Fruit Salad
Everyone knows that fruit is the best for diabetics! It makes for the most delicious snack at any time of the day. Although eating one kind of fruit is good, why not make it better men? Combining a few different fruits into a salad is so, so delicious. A berry salad is more than perfect for diabetics. The best ones should include raspberries, blueberries, blackberries, cranberries, and yes, even strawberries! Berry salads have so much fiber and antioxidants. This is so, so good for diabetics. It’s very satisfying too! Other fruits diabetics may want in their fruit salads are apples, oranges, pomegranates, and grapefruit. Men, you have the power, so make what you want!
Drink Fruit Smoothies
Once again, men, it’s fruit to the rescue! Next time you need a midnight snack, make a fruit smoothie! Everyone is talking about how great homemade fruit smoothies are for diabetics. They will contain the best fruits, such as pomegranates, apples, cranberries, and blueberries. These fruits provide the fiber and antioxidants diabetics need. They’re nice and sweet too!
Diabetics who want a fruit smoothie also need to add leafy greens and avocados. These help them include healthy fats, protein, and iron. They need the energy! Plain Greek yogurt is a great source of protein for smoothies too! And of course, diabetics can’t forget unsweetened almond milk.