Hard-boiled Eggs and Cantaloupe
2 hard-boiled eggs (0g carbs) + 1 cup of cantaloupe balls (15g carbs).
Cucumber Slices with Cream Cheese and a Small Peach
1/2 cucumber (2g carbs) + 2 tbsp cream cheese (2g carbs) + 1 small peach (11-12g carbs).
Edamame and Strawberries
1/2 cup shelled edamame (7-8g carbs) + ½ cup strawberries (6g carbs).
Tomato with Mozzarella and a Few Whole Wheat Crackers
1 tomato (5g carbs) + 1 oz fresh mozzarella + 5 whole wheat crackers, Ritz (10g carbs).
Popcorn and Almonds
2 cups air-popped popcorn (10g carbs) + 20 almonds (6g carbs).
Cottage Cheese with Bell Pepper
1/2 cup cottage cheese (6g carbs) + 1 bell pepper (6g carbs) + 2 tbsp sunflower seeds (4g carbs).
Whole Wheat Crackers with Egg Salad
7 whole wheat crackers, Ritz (14g carbs) + egg salad (made with 1-2 boiled eggs, 1-2 tbsp mayo, and a touch of mustard) (1g carbs).
Whole Wheat Crackers with Tuna Salad
7 whole wheat crackers, Ritz (14g carbs) + tuna salad (made with ½-1 can tuna, 1-2 tbsp mayo, and a dash of lemon juice) (1g carbs).
To wrap it up, always aim for snacks that combine protein, healthy fats, and fiber to keep your energy steady and your blood sugar in check. Snacking wisely isn’t just a necessity—it’s a tool for success on your GD journey.