| This week’s question for your nutrition blog:
From: Tom R. (e-mail not disclosed for privacy) I have been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. During the day at work I eat very little, but in the evenings and weekends, I can’t seem to stay out of the kitchen. Do you have any suggestions to control my snacking in the evenings and weekends? People snack for a variety of different reasons. The desire to snack is multifactoral and it is important to determine in your own life, situations in which you are more inclined to snack. Snacking, in and of itself, is not bad, however if uncontrolled can contribute to excess weight gain. Controlling your blood sugar in diabetes is important and excess weight and snacking can make it difficult to do so. It is important in diabetes to eat consistent meals. If you are not eating at all during the day, your blood sugar goes low and then stays low causing you to feel weak and making it difficult to have energy and think clearly. When you get home from work and you open the cupboards, the foods you are likely to grab are probably energy dense, empty calories and not the best for you. They will most likely raise your blood sugar quickly, making it difficult to control. The key to success is consistency. Your body needs nourishement during the day. If you do not put gas in a car, how do you expect it to drive? Food is our fuel that pushes us through the day. If you prefer snacking to eating three meals per day, it is important to prepare the night before and create a snack bag for work. YOU need to eat during the day. Packing small nutritious nourishements that you can eat quickly is key. Bring a low-fat string cheese, apple slices, pre-portioned nuts, or perhaps carrots with hummus. You need to eat consistently to keep your blood sugar up. If you eat periodically throughout the day, you will be less inclined to snack all night long. A little preparation will set you up for success. |
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