How exactly do I define “blood sugar friendly” when it comes to snacks?  I stick with whole foods but I pair carbs with protein, fat & fiber.

In my series on Hormones & Nutrition I did an entire video on how blood sugar impacts “Insulin Resistance, PCOS & Hormone Imbalance.”  I follow some very basic rules when it comes to snacking.

  1. Eat three higher protein (20-30 grams) meals a day and higher protein snacks between each meal.
  2. Never eat a carb all by itself.  Shoot for 15 protein grams with a single serving of carbs FOR A SNACK.
  3. Don’t stack carbs.  Either eat potatoes, or a roll, or corn, or a dessert, or pasta but not more than one carb per snack / meal.
  4. An easy “Paired Meal Plate” balance is: 1/4 carb, 1/4 protein, 1/2 fiber & vitamins (veggies).

All these snack ideas are on one page in my Recipe Book.  So, I will not list them individually here.  I also added the “Carb Pairing Guide” I have in our Recipe Book in case you are looking for ideas of How to Balance Blood Sugar.

Here is the picture I use for my “Snacks” divider page in case you want one too. 🙂

Lastly, I have our entire 5 Week Meal Plan here.

(Each picture will take you to that specific recipe.  Save each recipe image.  I like to print them and keep them in a three ring binder with plastic sleeves and divider tabs.) 

I have also created a KITCHEN BASICS GUIDE for young women.  If you are starting to build up your kitchen supplies, don’t waste your money on sets.  Just get the best of the basics.

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