Nutrition
FET helps you better understand the connection between food, energy and understanding the glucose story.
Nutrition plays a key role in managing energy, performance, health, and engagement. Here are a few simple tips and strategies that you can put into effect immediately:
Snacks should bridge your glucose between meals; they are not meant to make you full.
Strategies for Snacks:
• Eat low glycemic snacks for sustainable energy. <Learn more here>
• Eat multiple snacks that are smaller than one very large snack, preferably 100-150 calories maximum.
Examples of 100-150 calories maximum:
1 yogurt
15 almonds or cashews
½ nutrition bar
1 oz. (30g) of cheese
1 large apple, peach, or pear
1 tablespoon (15g) of peanut butter
Non-caloric/glucose-free beverages do not count on the glycemic index, but also do not provide any energy.
Glycemic Index Snack Examples:
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Low Glycemic
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Moderate Glycemic
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High Glycemic
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Apples
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Apricots
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Bagels
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Avocados
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Dried Bananas
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Baked Potatoes
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Beans
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Beets
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Enriched Bread
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Cheese
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Berries (all)
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Cakes
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Eggs
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Canned Fruits
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Candy
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Hummus
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Figs
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Dried Dates
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Meats
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Ice Cream
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Graham Crackers
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Prunes
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Mangos
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Pumpkin
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Yogurt
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Popcorn
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Rice Snacks
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Tortillas
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Watermelon
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If you have more questions about food and nutrition click on the links below to learn more:
Favorite Food Facts
Nutrition Glossary
Meal Planning
Dietary Fiber Quiz