Snacking while managing diabetes can get tricky. You need to find something to eat that is rich in protein, healthy fats, fiber, etc., and doesn’t cause blood sugar levels to fluctuate. Healthy snacking also has the added benefits of helping you lose weight and keeping your energy levels high. Given below are five healthy and safe snacks for diabetics that are delicious to taste and easy to make.

Greek yogurt and fruits
Sweet, healthy, and packed with nutrients, a cup of low-fat Greek yogurt and berries is one of the best safe snacks for diabetics. Berries are rich in antioxidants that help reduce inflammation in the pancreas (the organ responsible for maintaining blood sugar levels) and fiber that helps in digestion and stabilizing blood sugar levels after you eat. Greek yogurt is recommended instead of a regular one because it has a smoother texture and more protein. It’s also rich in carbohydrates, vitamins, minerals, and probiotics that promote gut health.

Hard-boiled eggs
Quick and easy to make, hard-boiled eggs are one among the safe snacks for diabetics. As hard-boiled eggs provide as much as 6gm of protein in one serving, they are great for controlling blood sugar levels. Research shows that having two hard-boiled eggs a day led to a reduction of fasting blood sugar levels and hemoglobin A1c in diabetics. Since the eggs also leave you feeling full, the chances of overeating and consequentially, obesity, are reduced. Consume the hard-boiled eggs as they are or top them with some healthy homemade guacamole.

Sliced bell peppers with homemade garden dip
Another healthy snack people with diabetes can indulge in safely is sliced bell peppers with a garden dip. All you need to do is slice a couple of red, yellow, and green bell peppers. The United States Department of Agriculture suggests one cup of these vegetables meet your entire vitamin C requirements for the day. To make the garden dip, you can blend a packet of seasoning with low-fat Greek yogurt, low-fat cottage cheese, or low-fat sour cream.

Almonds
A handful of almonds are one the best safe snacks for diabetics. A serving of one ounce of almonds completes about 32 percent of your daily requirement of manganese, 19 percent of magnesium, and 17 percent of riboflavin. One study showed that diabetic people who introduced almonds in their diet saw a 3 percent reduction of blood sugar levels in just 24 weeks. Not only are almonds rich in fiber, protein, and healthy fats, but they also reduce cholesterol levels. As they are high in calories, you need to be careful about the portion size while snacking on almonds.

Apple with peanut butter
Not only are apples rich in vitamin B, C, and potassium, they also contain polyphenol antioxidants that protect pancreatic cells from being damaged. As the pancreas plays an important role in managing blood sugar levels, apples are an excellent snack for diabetics. Apples and peanut butter both are rich in fiber as well. Peanut butter is also packed with vitamin E, manganese, and magnesium. If needed, you can substitute apples with pears or bananas.