[Diabetes-talk] Cereals and snacks I can eat?

Mon Oct 17 15:25:14 UTC 2016

Oh yes, nuts are a great snack and source of protein. although, raw,
unsalted nuts are best, and a serving is just a handful. I like almonds and
cashews myself. You could do a handful of nuts and a couple slices lunchmeat
or a fresh fruit for a snack. An apple, 1/2 cup of grapes, a small banana,
etc.

BTW, 6.3 is a great A1-C for any diabetic, even type 2. Having as low of
A1-C is great for our diabetes, but I've also learned that the more I stress
about the number, usually the worse I do, smile. Just follow your regimen,
get exercise and try not to stress too much about things, smile.

Bridgit

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Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Cereals and snacks I can eat?

Hi Terri,
How about bananas, unsalted nuts, or, a pear for snack? I was just diagnosed
pre-diavetic with an A1C of 6.3 so you and I are in the same boat. I love
chips and other snacks too.
Let us know if you need anything else :) Mary

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> On Oct 17, 2016, at 8:25 AM, Terri Stimmel via Diabetes-Talk
<diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> Hello once more everybody,
> 
> This will be the last post for me for a while. But I just had some more
questions, and I figured you all would have some ideas. OK, I need to start
eating better. I know this. But I'm stubborn, and I don't like it, and it
makes me frustrated! Plus, if I don't get enough to eat I feel like I am
literally starving! Then I'm not a very nice person. LOL!
> 
> So I am trying to get better at eating lean ground beef, I like a lot of
chicken so that is good, and I don't eat it fried. I want to try to eat fish
more. I drink 2% milk, because I cannot stand skim milk. I do drink soda,
quite a bit. But for several years now I have drink diet soda. Sometimes I
will drink power aid zero. But after a while, they almost taste too sweet to
me. I will drink only bottled water, and I am trying to drink at least a
couple of bottles a day. I know that's not much. But at least it's better
than nothing. Are used to never drink water. My weakness is red diamond
sweet tea. I love that stuff! I try to only drink a glass a day, if I can be
good. But sometimes I do have two glasses.
> No for my big question!
> I enjoy eating cereal sometimes, and oatmeal sometimes. I usually get
apple and cinnamon oatmeal, because that is my favorite. I was eating two
packages at a time. But I have started to try to only eat one package at a
time.
> If I eat one package of the apple and cinnamon oatmeal, are there other
things I can eat with it to help me feel full? Also, I enjoy cereal.
> However, I like mostly the bad stuff, such as fruit loops! I even smell
yummy!
> Anyway, what are some cereals I can enjoy, that would taste really good,
but be better for me?
> If I eat the good cereals, again, are there things I can eat with it that
will help me feel full? I do like the regular Cheerios also, and I know that
is all right to eat. And I was told once a long time ago that I could eat
honey nut Cheerios, but in small doses.
> 
> Also I was wondering, what are some good healthy snacks I can eat and
enjoy, but that will also taste good?
> I like some of the bad stuff, such as potato chips, cookies, popcorn, and
just whatever else sounds good.
> 
> Now, I do enjoy white yogurt. Although I haven't had any for a while. I
love oranges! But I hear they really aren't good for me to eat.
> So are their fruit that I can have, in moderation? That was supposed to
be, light yogurt. I can't eat apples, because I have dentures. So some
fruits are just impossible to eat! Heck, some foods are difficult to eat.
> 
> Anyway, if someone can give me some ideas as to what kind of snacks and
cereals, and fruits, and maybe even some more drinks that I don't know about
that I could get, I would really, greatly appreciate the help. I'm making a
grocery list tonight, and I would like to start off doing better. With that
said, I don't want to buy things that are really expensive, because it's
just not in my budget. I don't want to buy anything organic, even though I
know it might be better for me. I would appreciate any help possible.
> 
> Thank you so much!
> 
> Terri
> Sent from my iPhone
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