Whether you’re observing May the Fourth or celebrating the latest Star Wars movie release, serve your rebel crew a snack that’s far, far, and away the best in the galaxy!
by Brooke Wheeler, guest blogger, FingerPrickinGood.com
Calling all football fans! We’re helping you gear up for game day with some more blood sugar-friendly takes on traditional tailgating fare.
Kids with type 1 diabetes can eat anything if we cover the carbs with insulin, but it makes it a lot easier to bolus when you have an exact individual portion versus just scooping from a big platter or grabbing a handful of chips. Plus, this ensures no double dipping!
Cauliflower is high in minerals, vitamins, and fiber, and it’s relatively easy on the blood sugar. It’s also super flavorful! You truly will not miss the tortillas once you try this recipe.
This recipe has been passed down in my family for years, and it’s SO simple but oh-so-good. It’s a pretty great balance of carbs, fat, fiber, and protein, so it can help stabilize blood sugar if you’re indulging in some more carb-heavy party snacks later on.
It seems that so much emphasis is put on creating low-carb recipes for people with diabetes in an attempt to prevent high blood sugar. But what about a fun recipe to have on hand for when your child’s blood sugar is a little low?
As with anything diabetes-related, I find that planning ahead is often the key to success — and for camping, part of that is having a few great carb-counted camp-cooking recipes in my arsenal.
Bacon makes everything taste better — even popcorn! This campfire bacon popcorn is the epitome of easy, but the kids will go absolutely crazy for it.
Although we know our children with type 1 diabetes can have sugary desserts, it seems to work out better sometimes if we can nudge them toward options that are a bit kinder on the blood sugar. Here are delicious recipes for three such options for your child’s next bake sale.
You can dose for almost any treat, but why not contribute your own healthier heart-shaped snacks to the party or classroom celebration? Here are three fun ideas that may make the carb-counting a bit less stressful.
