Summer Snacking
To keep insulin levels stable, it’s best to practice grazing and eat four to five small, well-balanced meals per day. The value of eating several small meals is you never overload your body with sugar or nutrients.
When putting together a small meal or snack, be sure to include a protein, a good source of carbohydrates, and a small amount of unsaturated fat. Here are some healthy examples of foods from these three categories that you can mix and match for the perfect snack or mini-meal:
- A handful of fresh, unsalted almonds, walnuts or hazel nuts
- Grilled shrimp with garlic on skewers with soy sauce for dipping
- Sliced turkey or chicken breast
- Cottage cheese
- Cantaloupe wedge
- Fresh raspberries, blueberries and strawberries
- Cherry tomatoes
- Fresh vegetables, cut up finger-food style, tossed with vinegar, soy sauce, and olive oil
