17 Low-Carb Snack Ideas

By Caralee Adams; Reviewed by Marion Franz, M.S., RD, LD, CDE, 2008; Reviewed by Laura Marzen, RD, 2009

If your next meal seems to be hours away, choose one of these nutrient-rich snacks. Each has only 15-20 g of carbs per serving.

Low-Carb Snack Ideas for People with Diabetes

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Low-Carb Snack Ideas for People with Diabetes

If you need a pick-me-up in between meals, a snack with 15-20 grams of carbohydrates is often the answer. For someone with diabetes, it's important to eat a fiber-filled and nutrient-rich snack to curb the appetite before the next meal, says Angela Ginn-Meadow, a registered dietitian and a spokesperson for the American Dietetic Association. Talk to your health-care provider about whether a snack will work in your meal plan.

Looking for healthy carb-friendly snack ideas? Here are 17 yummy options to get you started.

These low-calorie desserts are delicious.

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CintheSooner says:

To cmathys2006: Get thee to a Registered Dietitian and fast! The American Diabetes Association (pe......

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CintheSooner wrote:

To cmathys2006: Get thee to a Registered Dietitian and fast! The American Diabetes Association (per Standard of Medical Care- 2009) recommends at least 130 g carbohydrates per day, but your RD should provide you with an individual meal plan based upon your specific needs and help you to put these recommendations into practice. Good Luck! a concerned RD.

11/17/2009 09:54:58 AM Report Abuse

lstallings3 wrote:

Hey.... I shop at Kroger and they have some new low carb yogert that is great! It only has 4 carbs. That's what I eat when I want something sweet.

11/13/2009 04:10:16 PM Report Abuse

cmathys2006 wrote:

So far, all the desserts that I have seen have too many carbs for me. My Dr. says 30 carbs a day. That leaves almost nothing to snack on. I hate this!!!!

11/9/2009 07:25:37 AM Report Abuse

bearjoint wrote:

OH, NUTS! Where are you on this list. Plain almonds, walnuts, peanuts and pecans. In 1/4 c amounts, good and good for you

11/5/2009 07:40:11 PM Report Abuse

drias_gma wrote:

A list would be better.

11/4/2009 07:37:04 AM Report Abuse