SMART SNACKING

TIPS AND TRICKS

Choose snacks that contain these healthy
features!
By Sara Hayes, Dietetic Intern, Marywood University

AIM FOR NATURAL

1 SUGARS
Natural sugars tend to have vitamins

and minerals, and they are found in

fruits, veggies, and whole grains.

LOW SODIUM
2 Choose foods with a lower sodium

content to help control blood pressure,

which can be common in people with

diabetes. Food sources that have low

sodium include fruits, veggies, and

whole grains.

HIGH FIBER
Fiber aids in digestion and keeps

3 the gut healthy. Fiber has also

been shown to reduce the risk of

Type II Diabetes. Fiber can be

found in fruits, veggies, and whole

grains.

HEART-HEALTHY
4 FATS
Heart-healthy fats help control blood

sugar levels in people with diabetes.

Food sources of this nutrient include

nuts, eggs, and nut butters.

BALANCED
Balanced snacks ensure the

5 body is receiving an array of

nutrients. This means choosing a

snack with carbohydrates,

protein, and fat. 

References: 
Wolfram, T. (2019, March 08). Eating Right with Diabetes. Retrieved August 17, 2020, from https://www.eatright.org/health/diseases-and-conditions/diabetes/eating-right-

with-diabetes

Nutrition Overview. (n.d.). Retrieved August 17, 2020, from https://www.diabetes.org/nutrition

Dahl, W., & Stewart, M. (2015). Position of the academy of nutrition and dietetics: Health implications of dietary fiber. From the Academy Position Paper, 115(11), 1861-1870.