{"id":525908,"date":"2026-06-30T14:07:09","date_gmt":"2026-06-30T14:07:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/525908\/"},"modified":"2026-06-30T14:07:09","modified_gmt":"2026-06-30T14:07:09","slug":"experts-reveal-the-number-1-snack-to-help-manage-blood-sugar","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/525908\/","title":{"rendered":"Experts Reveal the Number-1 Snack to Help Manage Blood Sugar"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Estimated2 min read<\/p>\n

If you\u2019re on the go and feel your energy lagging or are between meals and need a little something to hold you over, sometimes a snack is inevitable. For folks with diabetes<\/a>, prediabetes, or those who are watching their blood sugar, having the number-one snack to help manage blood sugar on hand can help ensure you don\u2019t choose a nibble that sends your glucose levels soaring.<\/p>\n

Meet the experts: Jamie Mullally, M.D.<\/a>, an endocrinologist and associate professor of medicine at New York Medical College; Vicki Koenig, M.S., R.D., C.D.N.<\/a>, a master\u2019s-level registered dietitian based in New Paltz, N.Y.<\/p>\n

\u201cA snack that minimizes blood sugar spikes typically combines fiber, protein, and healthy fats, with a modest amount of carbohydrates,\u201d Jamie Mullally, M.D.<\/a>, an endocrinologist and associate professor of medicine at New York Medical College, previously told Prevention. \u201cFiber slows digestion and glucose absorption, while protein and fat help blunt rapid rises in blood sugar and help with satiety.\u201d<\/p>\n

For a snack to help keep blood sugar stable<\/a> when you\u2019re out and about, Dr. Mullally\u2019s top pick is some nuts such as almonds or walnuts. \u201cA handful of nuts is one of the most reliable options,\u201d she says. \u201cIt\u2019s convenient, requires no preparation, and provides a combination of healthy fats, fiber, and some protein with minimal impact on blood sugar.\u201d Just make sure one handful doesn\u2019t turn into two or three\u2014nuts are very calorie-dense and can add up fast.<\/p>\n

If you\u2019re at home and have time to throw a snack together, Vicki Koenig, M.S., R.D., C.D.N.<\/a>, a master\u2019s-level registered dietitian based in New Paltz, N.Y., has a different suggestion. \u201cI think if someone has the flexibility to sit down, Greek yogurt alone or with combinations of chia seeds or berries would be the most satisfying,\u201d she says. \u201cThe 12 to 17 grams of protein with antioxidant-rich berries and possibly the fiber-full chia could prevent a spike and overeating later.\u201d<\/p>\n

Ultimately, any snack that leads with protein is a smart pick that will help you keep your blood sugar levels steady throughout the day.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"2 min read If you\u2019re on the go and feel your energy lagging or are between meals and…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":525909,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[10],"tags":[166228,1977,223920,1107,103,61,60,184510,1106,144979,223919],"class_list":["post-525908","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-health","tag-collection-diabetes","tag-content-type-how-to-service","tag-contentid-d58f4a82-f385-453b-9e7b-4f93feb81861","tag-displaytype-standard-article","tag-health","tag-ie","tag-ireland","tag-issyndicated-false","tag-locale-us","tag-read_time-2","tag-shorttitle-the-number-1-snack-to-keep-blood-sugar-stable"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/525908","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=525908"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/525908\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/525909"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=525908"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=525908"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=525908"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}