Can diabetics eat almonds?
My doctor told me to include more healthy fats and protein in my diet. Almonds are often recommended for overall health. Is it safe for me, as a diabetic, to eat almonds regularly?
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6 months ago
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Yes, absolutely! Almonds are super healthy and make the perfect mid-meal snack when you get those little hunger pangs. Just keep a handful ready with you always!
6 months ago
Beta, almonds are excellent for health. I have been eating 5-6 soaked almonds every single morning for the past thirty years. It keeps your energy stable and is very good for your heart too, so do not worry.
6 months ago
Almonds are a great choice because they have magnesium, healthy fats, and fiber, which actually help improve insulin sensitivity. Just avoid the salted or fried packaged ones; plain raw or soaked almonds are best.
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6 months ago
I used to be so scared of eating nuts thinking they had hidden carbs, but my levels actually improved when I replaced my evening biscuits with almonds. They are totally safe and very normal to eat.
3 months ago
Almonds have a very low glycemic load. I always log a handful (around 15 pieces) as my afternoon snack on my tracker, and it gives me a perfect balance of protein and healthy fats without any glucose spikes.