3424: Type 2 Diabetes Friendly Snacks for When You're Short on Time by Jacquelyn Cafasso with Healthline

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🗓️ 8 June 2026

⏱️ 13 minutes

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Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3424: Jacquelyn Cafasso shares practical snack ideas that make it easier to manage type 2 diabetes without spending time on complicated meal prep. From protein-rich nuts and Greek yogurt to fiber-packed vegetables, avocados, and popcorn, these simple options can help support steady blood sugar levels while keeping hunger under control throughout a busy day. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.healthline.com/health/type-2-diabetes/grab-and-go-snacks Quotes to ponder: "Studies show that having at least five servings per week of nuts is significantly associated with a lower risk of cardiovascular disease." "Air-popped popcorn is a great snack option for people with type 2 diabetes." "When you have type 2 diabetes, you can snack smart by aiming for items high in protein and fiber, but low in sodium and sugar." Episode references: U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA): https://www.usda.gov American Diabetes Association: https://diabetes.org Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:23.6	This is Optimal Health Daily. Type 2 diabetes friendly snacks for when you're short on time.
0:29.7	By Jacquelinecafaso withhealthline.com. And I'm Dr. Neal, your very own personal narrator.
0:36.2	This is where I read to you from some of the best
0:38.2	health and fitness blogs on the web, kind of like an ongoing audiobook, and always with a bit of my
0:44.0	commentary at the end. Now, I'm really excited to read this article to you. Helping those with
0:49.3	type 2 diabetes was one of my practice areas and a topic which I spent quite a bit of time researching.
0:55.5	But I'll talk more about that at the end during my commentary.
0:59.1	So, for now, let's get right to today's post as we optimize your life.
1:08.2	Type 2 diabetes friendly snacks from when you're short on Time by Jacquelinecafaso withhealthline.com
1:15.1	Overview
1:17.0	Having type 2 diabetes means you should be mindful about what you snack on.
1:22.1	You'll need to do your best to keep your blood sugar levels under control.
1:25.9	If you're carb counting, a bag of potato chips or a few
1:29.3	cookies isn't going to cut it. But snack time doesn't have to be complicated or boring. Here are some
1:36.1	grab-and-go snacks that can be healthy picks when you have type 2 diabetes. 1. A handful of nuts.
1:44.0	Nuts are an excellent source of protein, healthy fats, vitamins, and
1:48.5	minerals. Plus, they're super easy to grab when you're in a rush. Pekones, macadamia nuts,
1:55.0	peanuts, walnuts, and almonds are all terrific choices. While nuts are low in carbs, they're also high in calories,
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