Whether you’re trying to manage diabetes or you simply want to reign in your carbohydrate intake, counting carbs may play a key role in keeping your diet in check. The best snack includes a balance of lean protein, healthy fats, fresh fruits and vegetables, and complex carbs. (Think beans, fruit, and whole grains. Learn more about the difference between complex vs. simple carbs.)
These low-carb snacks are made from fresh, whole ingredients and will help you sneak in a serving of fruits and vegetables. Each snack has below 200 calories and 15 grams of carbohydrates.
References
American Diabetes Association. (n.d.). Fats.
American Diabetes Association. (2015). What can I eat? Smart snacks.
FoodData Central. (2019). Apples, raw, with skin. U.S. Department of Agriculture.
FoodData Central. (2021). Babybel, semisoft cheese, original. U.S. Department of Agriculture.
FoodData Central. (2022). Blueberries, raw. U.S. Department of Agriculture.
FoodData Central. (2023). Classic guacamole. U.S. Department of Agriculture.
FoodData Central. (2019). Eggs, whole, cooked, hard-boiled. U.S. Department of Agriculture.
FoodData Central. (2019). Yogurt, Greek, nonfat, plain, Chobani. U.S. Department of Agriculture.
FoodData Central. (2021). Rainbow bell peppers. U.S. Department of Agriculture.
FoodData Central. (2021). Rivertrail Foods, slivered almonds. U.S. Department of Agriculture.
FoodData Central. (2021). Simply Roundy’s, steamable edamame soybeans in the pod. U.S. Department of Agriculture.
Wansink, B., et al. (2012). First foods most: after 18-hour fast, people drawn to starches first and vegetables last. The Archives of Internal Medicine.
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