11 Grab-and-Go Snacks for Type 2 Diabetes N°11

Popcorn and Roasted Almonds

By Sarah Hutter
Reviewed by Maureen Namkoong, RD

 

 For a surprisingly filling snack that offers a healthy combo of good fats and high-quality carbohydrates, Cipullo recommends tossing 2 cups of air-popped popcorn with 16 roasted almonds. 

Like other whole grains, popcorn is full of fiber, a multitasking nutrient that boosts heart health, improves blood sugar control, and curbs appetite. A study published in 2012 in Nutrition Journal even suggested that popcorn is more satisfying than potato chips. Just be sure to skip butter-laden, microwave varieties and bagged popcorn covered in salt and powdered cheese. Instead, opt for plain, air-popped bags or, even better, make a bowl of fresh popcorn at home using an inexpensive hot air popper.