Don't Let the Afternoon Slump Sabotage Your Diet

We've all been there - 3 o'clock rolls around and you start to look for something to nosh on to pick up your energy. Instead of reaching for a sugary snack, aim to pick something that will satisfy your hunger and give you good sustainable energy. Studies have shown that people who choose snacks that are based around fruits, vegetables and nuts are more likely to have a lower BMI and a healthier diet. Eat up! 

Someone forward you this email? No Sweat! Sign up here to get your own If you're having trouble viewing this email, click here Follow Us Don't Let the Afternoon Slump Sabotage Your Diet We've all been there - 3 o'clock rolls around and you start to look for something to nosh on to pick up your energy. Instead of reaching for a sugary snack, aim to pick something that will satisfy your hunger and give you good sustainable energy. Studies have shown that people who choose snacks that are based around fruits, vegetables and nuts are more likely to have a lower BMI and a healthier diet. Eat up!  Barbie Cervoni, RD, CDE Type 2 Diabetes Expert 20 Snacks Under 200 Calories to Satisfy Your Hunger What is a healthy snack? Here you'll find 20 diabetes friendly snacks for under 200 calories that are carbohydrate controlled, rich in fiber and full of flavor. You are guaranteed to like one these... READ NOW Load up on Non-Starchy Vegetables There is no denying that vegetables are healthy for us. Studies have shown that eating a diet rich in vegetables as part of an overall healthy diet can help reduce cardiovascular disease risk, cancer, Type 2 diabetes and obesity. A vegetable rich diet can also... READ NOW 4 Ways to Incorporate Fruit into Your Meal Plan Perhaps someone told you that you are not allowed to eat watermelon and bananas because they are too sweet? Guess what - you can tell them they were wrong. In fact, I discourage people with diabetes from omitting fruit from their diet... READ NOW Pistachios - Reduce Diabetes Risk? Many studies have shown that nut consumption can help reduce risk of heart disease and lower cholesterol. Other studies have found that high intakes of fiber and magnesium can help to reduce the risk of diabetes... READ NOW Featured Articles • Your 7 Step Plan for Preventing Gallstones • 14 Healthy and Delicious Ways To Serve Pears • Nutrition Needs That Change During Menopause • Why You Must Take a Nature Walk for Your Brain and Mood • How to Get the Most From a 15-Minute Walking Workout • Paying for Care-Data Can Help You Make Better Decisions • What Infertility, Trauma, and Cancer Survivors Have in Common • 7 Strategies to Prevent Blisters Advertisement About Type 2 Diabetes  |  Follow Us You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the Type 2 Diabetes newsletter. If you wish to unsubscribe, please click here 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor, New York, NY, 10036 © 2015 About.com - All rights reserved. Privacy Policy.