Are black olives good for diabetics?

Keep your mind peaceful and positive. Natural foods like olives, which are grown from the earth, carry good energy and are very healthy for the body when eaten mindfully and in moderation.

I love adding black olives to my home-made thin-crust wheat pizzas! They give that perfect tangy burst without adding empty calories or spiking blood sugar, which is a win-win for cravings.

Yes, they are great because they have a very low glycemic index and don't spike your sugar at all. They are an easy, healthy snack to toss into your salad when you're busy with back-to-back meetings.

They are healthy, but remember they are pickled in brine, so they have a lot of salt. If you also have blood pressure issues along with diabetes, eat them in very small quantities to avoid sodium spike.

My health tracker app shows that black olives have zero impact on blood glucose because of their high fat and low carb profile. They are a solid addition to a low-carb diabetic meal plan.

Well, since we have to give up all the sweet things anyway, at least we get to enjoy a few savory olives! Just don't eat too many, otherwise the sodium will make your doctor complain about your BP next.