From neighborhood potlucks to wedding anniversaries, from community gatherings to work dinners, your social calendar quickly fills up with all types of commitments. If you do not manage to stay vigilant, you might notice that your blood sugar levels become uncontrollable.
Anyone who is trying to lose weight slips up during events. It’s easy to control your portion size and carb intake when you have your entire meal on one plate. But once you add mindless munching on snacks, free drink refills, or a buffet table, your carb intake truly adds up.
What can you do to enjoy parties but still stay within your meal plan? Let’s find out with the help of Klinio nutritionist Christine Ellis.
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Always stay mindful about the portion size. “If you want to ensure sustainable weight loss, you cannot always feel deprived and beat yourself up if you treat yourself to your favorite, but sadly “forbidden” dish.”, – explains Christine.
Here are some tips for eating well and keeping your blood sugar levels under control:
Social events can be stressful because we tend to eat more while we are distracted. But talking with others and enjoying yourself is the entire point of the event! Sadly, mindless eating might translate into high blood sugar.
How to enjoy your night and avoid overeating? Christine recommends the following tips:
One of the most dangerous people that you can meet at an event is a well-meaning neighbor that must make you taste her casserole.
“We are conditioned to be courteous and open to new experiences, but it’s simply not a smart strategy for people with diabetes.” – said Christine.
It’s understandable if you don’t want to explain your condition to everyone you meet. And you don’t need to! Saying “Thank you, but I am full at the moment” is enough.
Even better, you can help organize the event and be a person that introduces healthy and delicious meals to your community.
Your party munching doesn’t have to be hindered by diabetes. You can provide tasty yet nutritious snacks that everyone will appreciate with a bit of forethought and imagination.
You may serve a filling and healthy spread that won’t have a negative impact on blood sugar levels by choosing low-carb, high-fiber options, including lots of fresh fruits and vegetables, and being cautious of portion sizes. There are plenty of tasty diabetes-friendly options available that are sure to satisfy everyone’s palate, whether you’re having a little get-together or a big party.
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