Diabetes support3 min
Fruit with a Few Nuts, Not Eaten Alone
Pairing a small portion of fruit with a handful of almonds or walnuts to make the snack more filling. A pairing habit; check portions with your doctor if you manage blood sugar.
Important: this remedy is only a supportive home measure. Keep taking any medicine your doctor has prescribed, monitor your readings, and consult your doctor before adding anything new.
A snack that stays with you
Fruit alone digests quickly. Pairing a small portion with a few almonds or walnuts adds fat, protein and fibre, which can slow the rise in blood sugar and keep you full for longer.
Choose a whole fruit, not juice, and keep nuts to a small handful. This is a snack-pairing habit and not a treatment for diabetes.
Ingredients
- 1 small apple or guava
- 5 almonds or 2 walnut halves
How to prepare
- Wash and cut the fruit.
- Count out the nuts.
How to use
- Eat together as a mid-morning or evening snack.
- Drink water with it.
Helpful habits
- Pick whole fruit over juice.
- Soak almonds overnight for easier digestion.
Precautions
- Check portion sizes with your doctor or dietitian if you have diabetes.
- Skip nuts if allergic.
- A pairing habit, not a treatment.
Frequently asked questions
Which fruits are best?
- Apple, guava, pear and berries are popular choices.
How many nuts?
- A small handful.
Is dried fruit okay?
- Keep it small; it is sugar-dense.
