What are your favorite healthy snacks?

Snacking has been proven to be a vital part of your daily meal plan if used correctly. Most doctors who deal with diabetic patients will tell all of us that we should be eating several small meals throughout the day, anywhere from four to six meals. This way of eating helps your metabolism stay more constant and does not allow for the big drop in insulin that comes from too much time between bigger meals. I have been eating this way for a long time and if I go more than a couple of hours without food, I actually start to get light headed. My body is used to this way of eating and it really helps my metabolism. The key to this way of eating is choosing your snacks wisely. The obvious choice is always vegies and fruit and also knowing what the correct serving size is.

I would like to know what you use for your smaller snacks, in-between meals, if you do eat this way?

I would also like to know if you have any snack tips for the sweet or salty cravings that we all have?

My sweet treat is a frozen fudge bar by Blue Bunny. They are called Fudge Lites and only have 35 calories of which 0 come from fat. You can't beat that! They have no cholesterol, only 45mg of sodium, nine total carbs, 3g of fiber, 3g of sugar, 1g of sorbitol, and 2g of protein. If you are on the American Diabetes Association's exchange plan, 2 bars equal 1 startch. I think they hit the spot for a chocolate craving as well as an ice cream craving.

My salty craving can get me into trouble so I try and stay away from the chips. I know there are some healthier baked options available as long as you have a small serving and don't eat half the bag at one time. I like to eat a small handful of nuts and almonds are my favorite. Lots of healthy fat, just don't eat too many because they are high in calories.