 Today we are talking about 7 grab-and-go snacks that will not raise your blood sugar and keep you comfortable with a peace of mind while you are out and about. If you are looking for snacks on the go while you are trying to manage your diabetes on a day-to-day basis, listen up. Have you seen this or experienced a situation before that you are about to leave the house and you know that you may not have the right snacks or the right foods where you're going because you are never sure what options can be available at that place. It could be a neighbor, it could be the travel situation, whatever the situation may be having a healthy blood glucose friendly snacks by your side is always a wise thing to do so you can keep your blood sugar steady during a busy day. Not sure what to pick? Well stuck up on any of these 7 diabetes friendly snacks next time when you are at the grocery store and never have to worry about unanticipated hunger strike or low sugar incident. Number one on my list is nuts. Nuts are high in protein, fiber and healthy fats. It makes them a great option as a great snack in between meals. Many studies also have shown that eating nuts such as almonds can actually decrease insulin levels. It can help manage blood sugar levels and it can reduce even cholesterol levels. Isn't that awesome? Well here's a caveat when it comes to nuts. Look for raw or unsalted or lightly salted nuts. A handful of nuts will curb your appetite and help prevent eating high carb snacks. Now number two is veggies and hummus. Think about crisp crunchy veggies such as celery, carrot sticks or radishes or broccoli. They're delicious when you dip them in a creamy hummus. So why hummus? Well hummus is made from what? Yes chickpeas. They're loaded with what? A lot of fiber and protein. So veggies and hummus will give you a lot of nutrients, a lot of satiety and blood sugar regulation for the conscientious diabetics just like you. Number three in my list is fresh fruit and cheese. Now cheese and fruit are a perfect pair for a quick grab-and-go snack. Why? Because fat in the cheese and the fiber in fresh fruits will slow down the spike in your blood sugar compared to like bread and rice and cereals that you sometimes enjoy and love. Whether you are out in a picnic or a gas station looking for snacks you can always find a fruit and cheese plate easily or you can just pick your own for even better options. Now caveat when it comes to fruits. Choose fruits that are on lower glycemic index when possible like fresh berries are the best or the stone fruits such as nectarines, the plums, the peaches, the apples. Now remember the soft cheeses like mozzarella or goat cheese may spoil quickly whereas the cheddar cheese may be more tolerable to warmer temperatures like we experienced in Florida here. Although cheeses and fruits can add up calories so you have to be mindful about the portion sizes so you can keep your calories down as well. Now veggies and peanut butter are just like veggies that's number four and if you don't like the hummus and veggies and peanut butter can be a great alternative. You can eat your veggies such as celery sticks or carrots and dip them into peanut butter and enjoy that delicious snack. Again as long as you're mindful of the portion size this snack idea will also prevent the crazy high blood sugars while you are still enjoying a tasty snack. Number five on my list is popcorn. Now the popcorn is very portable and it will stay fresh almost in any weather. It is also a whole grain that is known for being low in calories and quite filling. If you are grabbing popcorn to go do not pack more than a handful because corns are still carbs and they can spike your blood sugar if you consume excessively. Number six on my list is tuna salad and cucumber or lettuce. Tuna fish is very high in omega-3 acids and it has been shown to help lower inflammation in your body and improve the blood sugar. It is also rich in protein which makes a great companion with lettuce or a cucumber, bell pepper, jalapeno pepper, whatever you like it. I actually even love tomatoes with it. Just like they serve in restaurants right? To be honest fish dip is my favorite appetizer to order every time I go to a fresh restaurant. So you can buy portable tuna salad kits or make some at home ahead of time and keep in a small cooled containers if you're going around and if you're going for long distance. If you like mayo or chopped celery you can add them in your tuna salad as well. Now you can bump up the protein level even further by adding some yogurt or cottage cheese instead of mayo if you are trying to go healthier and more protein. Number seven protein bars. Well protein bars are great if you're looking for a snack that needs no utensils, no preparation, no air-conditioning, no nothing. Now the problem with that is many commercially available protein bars contain a lot of processed ingredients and most of them are high in sugar. So it may not be a bad idea to make your own protein bars. You can use like nut butter, protein powder, rolled oats, chopped nuts and seeds and with some sweeteners if you have a sweet tooth and you can make your own protein bars. Now if you have to buy it and you think it's too busy or too busy you have no time for it then look for the least ingredients, the fevers ingredients and remember to look for total carbohydrate count not just the sugar content because they sometimes want to trick you by calling things like sugar-free or diabetic etc but if you look at the total carbohydrates you will not be mistaken and always look for ingredients that are less than five in total in your protein bar. 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