Snacks to Eat Before Bed That Won't Elevate Blood Sugar
A 1.5-ounce handful of nuts provides a lot of nutrients with little carbs. For a high-fiber, healthy-fat snack, try almonds, hazelnuts, walnuts, macadamia nuts, cashews, pistachios, or peanuts
Nuts
Cottage cheese, ricotta cheese, and mozzarella are high-protein, low-fat cheeses that assist control blood sugar. Try low-fat string cheese, ricotta on whole-grain crackers, or quarter-cup cottage cheese with half-cup fruit.
Low-fat cheese
Chickpeas provide fiber and protein to fill you up. Use a third of a cup to dip vegetables or spread over whole-grain crackers.
Hummus
Scrambled egg whites provide protein at home. Hard-boil some for on-the-go snacks in the fridge.
Eggs
Mix fresh fruit into low-fat yogurt for a low-carb, delicious pre-workout snack. For a flavorful dip, add soup mix and dip vegetables or low-salt pretzels.
Yogurt
Pack 3 cups of air-popped popcorn in a sandwich bag for a low-carb snack. Adding salt gives it the ideal savory crunch for afternoon pickup.
Popcorn
Mash three avocados, add salsa, cilantro, and lime juice for guacamole. A snack under 20 grams of carbohydrates should be served in a quarter-cup.