Can diabetics eat popcorn?
I enjoy watching movies at home with my family, and we always have popcorn. I was diagnosed with diabetes last year. Is plain, air-popped popcorn a safe snack for me, or should I avoid it?
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5 months ago
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I love eating popcorn during movies, but I always get so anxious that it might spike my blood sugar. Has anyone else noticed high readings after eating simple salted popcorn? Or is it generally safe if kept plain?
5 months ago
Beta, popcorn is a very good snack because it has a lot of fiber. Just make sure you make it at home in a pressure cooker with very little oil and salt. Don't buy those butter-heavy microwave packets or movie theater ones.
5 months ago
My son has juvenile diabetes and he always demands snacks during TV time. I make air-popped popcorn for him with just a pinch of turmeric and salt. His glucose levels stay perfectly normal with this, so it is a very safe option.
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5 months ago
Yes, you can eat popcorn. It is a whole grain and has high fiber, so it is quite safe. Just keep the portion size to a small bowl and keep it plain.
5 months ago
Popcorn is actually a decent low-calorie, high-fiber whole grain snack. I eat air-popped popcorn after my runs sometimes. Just avoid the butter and cheese toppings, and it won't affect your insulin levels much. Pair it with some almonds for protein.