High Protein Foods For Diabetic

Important for growth and repair, protein foods provide essential vitamins and minerals, particularly iron and zinc. The portion size does not have to be too big; carbohydrates, fruit and vegetables should be the largest part of the meal.

Foods For Diabetic:

Nuts:
Nuts contains proteins, fiber, healthy monounsaturated fats, vitamins, nutrients and antioxidants. Almonds, walnuts and peanuts are a great choice for high protein snacks for diabetics. These nuts contain the healthy monounsaturated fats. Almonds may lower cholesterol levels, and heart disease and is great for diabetics, or anyone with sugar issues.

Sandwiches:
Make whole wheat toast with turkey, lettuce, tomato and mustard or turkey with low fat cheese. Another variety is whole wheat toast with 1 tablespoons of peanut buuter.

Whole Grain Crackers:
Whole grain crackers is great for lowering cholesterol levels. Whole grains is packed with tons of fiber and other important nutrients. It may help to protect diabetes, obesity and other health issues. You can eat whole grain crackers with low fat string cheese, low fat hummus dip.

Fresh Fruits and Vegetables:
Fruits and veggies is another high protein snack for diabetics.You can choose vegetables such as carrot sticks, celery sticks, cauliflower florets, cucumber and broccoli. Eat these vegetables with non fat dressing. Choose some fresh fruits such as apples with skin, pomegranate, oranges, papaya and guava. Stay away from grapes, water melon, mango, dried fruits and dates.

Beans and Lentils: 
Beans and lentils are great source of protein and fiber and low in fat. You can choose beans such as cooked black beans, garbanzo beans, pinto beans and kidney beans. You can add beans and lentils to soups and salads.