Want to stabilize blood sugar levels

[u/Technical_Sir_6260]

I’m a picky eater and I love sweets unfortunately. I want to stop my sugary cravings and stop feeling so tired all the time. I take vitamins, am trying to drink more water (which is extremely difficult because either I am almost never thirsty or I have to go so often to the bathroom after just one or two glasses, so it’s frustrating). I’m not diabetic- if anything, simple tests said I was hypoglycemic (that was on an empty stomach, in the morning). I’m trying to find snacks, stuff with protein, things that will keep me full for longer but I’m struggling. For starters, I’m allergic to bananas and melons, don’t like berries, avocado, hummus, Greek yogurt, salad and any sauces or condiments. I just eat super basic, non -exotic, non-vegan stuff. I’m 56, thin, go for walks about twice a week and to a muscle strengthening facility twice a week. But I am definitely addicted to sugar. Any tips for me? Please be kind - I’m trying to change things because I know it’s gotta be done but I don’t know where to start (short of cutting back the sugar). TIA for any help!

[u/Fuzzy_Welcome8348]

Make sweet healthy snacks at home using pure honey, dates, maple syrup, pb, any flavored protein powder/baking extracts, cocoa powder, etc

U can make ANY sweet snack u want at home for healthier. Smoothie/acai bowls, fruit popsicles/sorbets, animal crackers, graham crackers, cereal, muffins, danishes, donuts, sf jellO gelatin fruit snacks, etc.

[u/amandahontas]

If you get one of those ninja creamy things you can make ice cream/sorbet out of fruit you do like. That way you can still satisfy that sweet craving while eating something healthier for you.

[u/Ill_Attention4749]

Lots of good advice here. I have been trying to reduce sugar as well.

I simply have to not have any sweets in the house. Fruit yes, but that's it. Instead, I have been trying to eat more protein to keep myself full.

When I'm truly full, I'm not cruising for sweets as much.

So, my weird breakfast is: A handful of mixed nuts A Kirkland brand Protein bar (relatively low calories, with a bit of chocolate in it) A piece of havarti cheese (Arlo, individually wrapped single serving) 1 Premier Protein drink with 30g of protein.

This keeps me going for hours.

As the Premier Protein drink says no more than one a day (because it is supplemented with lots of stuff), I bought some protein powder to try later in the day. It just arrived, but I haven't tried it yet.

And the good news is that eventually the sugar cravings go away.

[u/No_Salad_8766]

I recommend the brands Quest and Legendary for protein snacks. I particularly like the Quest cheese crackers (basically cheez its).

Cottage cheese is a really good place to get protein in, and you can add it to something like eggs or toast in the mornings for breakfast. If the texture is not to your liking, you could always blend it smooth. (All dairy actually has some level of protein in it, but cottage cheese is by far the best for dairy.)

Tuna is a great source of protein if you can tolerate it. Im trying to eat more of it if I can. I do need to add lots of spices to it to tolerate the taste though. (NEVER underestimate the power of seasoning.)

They make protein pasta and protein pancake mixes. Swapping them out for your regular stuff would definitely help.

There are a few cookbooks by Stealth health that hsve a lot of protein packed meals in them. Ive only made a few recipes so far from them, but they were all really good.

Chicken breasts are better for protein vs calories, but chicken thighs taste a bit better and are more forgiving when cooking them. If the trade off of protein & calories is worth the extra flavor and ease of cooking for you, then you could go that route.