For many, eating low-carb feels restrictive and can be hard to maintain long-term.
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Candy
Candytends to be a food that is low in protein, fiber, and healthy fats.
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It’s often quickly digested and absorbed right awayboth raising blood sugar and potentially increasing hunger later.
Work toward choosing options that take longer to digest and help keep you full instead.
Chips
Chipsare often a quick snack from the vending machine that are easy to grab.
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However, sometimes a more convenient choice at the moment can lead to high blood sugar later.
Chips are often low in protein and fiber, making them ablood sugar-spiking food.
Luckily, you don’t have to remove this crunchy snack from your diet completely to manage blood sugar.
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There are new brands out now making more blood sugar-friendly options.
Instead, focus on pairing a carbohydrate with a protein at snack time.
This includes soda, juice, energy drinks, and sweetened coffee.
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A largeblood sugar swingbetween meals will only result in increased hunger and lower energy later.
Trying to kick yoursoda habit?
Diet soda has been shown to be safe in moderation and does not cause blood sugar spikes.
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