Spread the plain low-fat yogurt on two slices of bread and sandwich the tuna mixture within the slices.

You could also put in a crisp lettuce on the bread and the mixture over it. Pack and enjoy this healthy snack during your picnic. Fruit Fantasy Ingredients 1 mango, peeled and seeded, cut into cubes 2 oranges, seeded and cut into slices 5 medium strawberries, cut into halves 1 papaya, peeled and seeded, cut into cubes 3 ounces honeydew melon, cut into slices (or ½ cup cut into cubes) 3 ounces watermelon, seeded and cut into slices (or ½ cup cut into cubes) 3 ounces cantaloupe melon, cut into slices (or ½ cup cut into cubes) ½ cup unsweetened orange juice 8 ounces fat-free, sugar-free orange yogurt Preparation Mix all the fruits in a bowl and add the yogurt into it. Pour the orange juice over this fruit mixture and stir it in. You can pack it in individual little cups and take it along. However, this healthy treat needs to be kept cool. Other picnic recipes that don't require cooking include: Baked Chips and Salsa: Serve about 10 chips (1 ounce) of low-fat, potassium-rich baked potato chips with two tablespoons of vitamin C-rich healthy salsa. Peanut Butter and Jelly on a Whole-Grain English Muffin: This is a very popular option for diabetics. Serve a high-fiber, whole-grain English muffin with about a tablespoon of healthy non-hydrogenated peanut butter or a tablespoon of sugar-free jelly and watch everyone enjoy this nourishing snack. 

People with diabetes need not miss out on fun experiences like HL12 Diabetes picnics. With the correct diet, not only can they control their condition but also live active fun-filled lives. In most cases, type 2 diabetes and obesity go hand in hand. To explain the intimate relationship between these two conditions, the term "diabesity" is used. People whose blood sugar levels are higher than normal but are yet to reach diabetic levels, are diagnosed with a condition called prediabetes. In almost all cases, this condition is followed by type 2 diabetes, if left unattended. But unlike diabetes, prediabetes can be reversed, provided early and prompt measures are taken. By following a prediabetes diet, maintaining a healthy weight, and increasing physical activity, blood sugar levels can be brought back to normal thus slowing down or halting the development of type 2 diabetes. Diet to Manage Prediabetes The main aim of a prediabetes diet is to stabilize blood glucose levels, and manage weight. The diet should also help in minimizing the complications which are commonly associated with type 2 diabetes. So, considering all these points, the below gives you a list of foods that are the most suitable choices for a prediabetes diet. Veggies (non-starchy) Non-starchy vegetables are not only high in fiber, but they are choke-full of essential vitamins and minerals. They contain healthy carbohydrates, and they score low when it comes to calories. Given all such properties, such vegetables do an excellent job in regulating blood sugar levels, and they also encourage healthy weight loss. 

Whether you have prediabetes or not, such vegetables should be a no-brainer for a healthy diet. Some good examples of non-starchy veggies are: • Broccoli• Spinach• Artichoke• Brussels sprouts• Cabbage• Cauliflower• Celery• Peppers• Cucumber• Leeks• Tomato Beans Speaking of foods that are rich in healthy carbohydrates, protein, healthy fat and fiber, beans top the list. According to a study published in the Archives of Internal Medicine, daily intake of beans may be just more than beneficial for people coping with type 2 diabetes. So, it goes without saying that, these foods fit well in a prediabetes diet, as well. Beans not only help lower blood sugar levels, but they also play an important role in reducing high blood pressure (a major risk factor for diabetics). Whole Grains People who eat a mere three servings of whole-grain food daily are one-third less prone to develop type 2 diabetes than those who consume the same amount but on a weekly basis. These foods are rich in fiber, vitamins, minerals, and they do not add excessive sugar to the diet. So, instead of processed or refined grains, include the following whole-grain foods in your diet: • Whole-grain bread• Oatmeal• Brown rice• Whole-grain pasta• Wild rice• Quinoa• Millet Fish Protein is essential, and people who are at risk of diabetes must choose their protein sources carefully. Having said that, an excellent source of low-fat protein that diabetes and prediabetes patients can rely upon is fish. Moreover, when this food is combined with vegetables or whole-grain foods, you get a healthy balance of protein, fiber and fat. Baked, broiled, grilled or steamed fish is always healthier than one that is fried. 

Yogurt (non-fat) Another great source of protein and calcium for people with prediabetes and diabetes is yogurt; the low-fat and fat-free varieties. Yogurt has a low glycemic index (GI). In other words, it does not spike blood glucose levels, and helps the body feel full longer thus encouraging weight loss too. Low-fat or nonfat yogurt makes for a perfectly healthy snack at any time of the day, especially when combined with fresh fruits. Nutrition experts recommend Greek nonfat yogurt because it packs twice as much as protein as any standard yogurt. Other good choices for a prediabetes diet include: • Egg white• Almonds• Low-fat cottage cheese• Nonfat sour cream• Unsweetened tea• Decaffeinated coffee• Diet sodas (instead of sugary drinks) What About Fruits? Most people with prediabetes or diabetes are not sure whether they should include fruits, particularly the sweet ones, in their diet. According to the American Diabetes Association (ADA), any fruit (fresh, frozen or canned, without added sugar) can be a part of a diet to manage diabetes. However, one has to keep a count of each serving of fruit as a part of his/her daily carbohydrate intake. The ADA suggests that, 45-60 grams of carbohydrate at a meal, is an acceptable figure for people with diabetes; this figure may, of course, vary from person to person. To know how many carbohydrates one should take according to his/her specific needs, a registered dietician is the best person to talk to. Some common fruits that people with prediabetes and diabetes can include in their meal plan, according to the ADA include: • Apricots• Banana• Blackberries• Blueberries• Cantaloupe• Cherries• Dates• Dried fruit• Figs• Grapefruit• Grapes• Kiwi• Mango• Orange• Papaya• Peaches• Pears• Pineapple• Plums• Raspberries• Strawberries• Tangerines• Watermelon The types of food which a prediabetes diet comprises, not only reduce the risks of developing type 2 diabetes, but are equally beneficial for overall health and well-being, as well. 

Healthy eating and healthy living are the two important factors, when it comes to the prevention of various acute or chronic medical conditions such as diabetes. Take care! When diagnosed in early stages, the treatment for diabetes is mainly based on making changes in one's diet, eating habits, and lifestyle. If it is diagnosed at a later stage, drug therapy would be required for keeping the blood sugar levels within the normal range. Thus, from the day a person is diagnosed with diabetes, he/she can no longer enjoy the regular diet. While diabetics have to cut down on the intake of sugar, they also need to follow the guidelines regarding the serving amount and calorie intake. In the following sections, healthy, protein-rich snacks that can be consumed by diabetics are listed. Protein Snacks for Diabetics For diabetics, the objective is to adopt healthy eating habits. One of the habits that they need to inculcate is to consume small servings at regular intervals. This brings a balance in the energy supply, without causing fluctuations in the blood sugar levels. For achieving the health goals, it is essential to have nutritious snacks in correct amounts. Also, these snacks should not elevate the blood sugar levels. 

Fresh Fruits You can have ½ cup of fresh fruit salad. You can have fruits such as passion fruit, kiwi, watermelon, papaya, guavas, red currants, apples, and blueberries. You can sprinkle 2 ounces of grated cottage cheese on these fruits. Toss well and serve. Avoid fruits that are rich in sugar. Vegetable and Bean Salad Cucumber, broccoli heads, celery stalks, artichokes, lentils, green beans, and carrots can be used for making a vegetable salad. To improve the flavor, serve with a low-fat dressing like raspberry vinaigrette. Vegetable Soup For making a vegetable soup, use healthy, non-starchy greens such as spinach, squash, celery, spring onion, etc. You can use vegetable (or chicken) broth in the soup. This vegetable soup is rich in fiber and proteins, but low in carbohydrate content. Also, you can consider adding protein-rich soy milk to impart a creamy texture to the soup. Nuts Tree nuts such as almonds and walnuts are excellent sources of proteins, carbohydrates, dietary fiber, and other essential nutrients. Thus, they make healthy snacks for diabetics. However, keep the serving size small so as to cut down on calories.