How to Choose low Sugar Snacks

Low-sugar, low-carb snacks help us stave off hunger between meals. Eliminate starving yourselves and feeling desperate for the junk food. The ideal low-sugar snack offers a little bit of protein and some fiber, which go a long way to keeping blood sugar levels steady.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderate

1. Make a light tuna salad with a little dill and low-fat mayonnaise. Serve it on whole wheat crackers or spread on celery sticks.
2. Carry celery sticks spread with organic peanut butter to work for a mid-morning or afternoon snack. Take along hard-boiled eggs, cheddar cheese and string cheese for added protein.
3. Keep nuts and seeds in a desk drawer for a handy snack. Buy raw nuts and seeds and roast them in the oven. Choose sunflower seeds, pumpkins seeds, squash seeds, almonds and cashews. Keep raw nuts and seeds in the freezer.
4. Enjoy cottage cheese with fruit, berries or sugar-free flavored gelatin. Make lime gelatin with coconut milk in place of some of the water to create a refreshing summertime treat that's packed with vitamins, minerals, potassium and vital nutrients.
5. Snack on beef or turkey jerky for a protein boost with lots of texture and flavor. Shop for the varieties are processed with low sugar.
6. Create a trail mix of roasted peanuts and almonds, pumpkin seeds, shredded coconut, sunflower seeds, soy nuts and raisins. Store in small, resealable plastic bags. Include it in packed lunches and offer it for an afternoon snack.
7. Munch on air-popped popcorn and apple or pear slices. Sprinkle a little cinnamon on the fruit.