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Smart Snacking: Balance Macronutrients for Better Blood Sugar

10/29/2025

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Healthy Snacking Tips

Healthy snacking helps manage blood glucose and diversify the overall diet.
Snacks should include at least two macronutrients.
Examples include whole grain toast with avocado or peanut butter, or fruit with string cheese.
Federal guidelines suggest no more than 50 grams of added sugars per day, and natural sweeteners such as honey and maple syrup are not necessarily healthier than table sugar.

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Ree Drummond's Pie Tips

Ree Drummond offers pie tips: slice apples thinly for quicker cooking and cover the crust with foil during the first half of baking.
These methods improve texture and flavor.
SugarBee apples, a lesser-known alternative to Honeycrisp, are gaining popularity for their sweet, crunchy taste.
They are available year-round and can be eaten fresh or used in apple pie.

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Healthy Snacking Tips

Healthy snacking helps manage blood glucose and diversify the overall diet.
Snacks should include at least two macronutrients.
Examples include whole grain toast with avocado or peanut butter, or fruit with string cheese.
Federal guidelines suggest no more than 50 grams of added sugars per day, and natural sweeteners such as honey and maple syrup are not necessarily healthier than table sugar.

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