Can Diabetic Eat Mozzarella Sticks

I’m much more careful about what I eat now that I know I have diabetes. Recently, I’ve grown to like mozzarella sticks and began to wonder if they’re a good choice for someone with diabetes like me. So, I set out on a short “research” trip.

If I have diabetes, can I still eat mozzarella sticks?

There was a time when I was standing in front of the refrigerated section of the grocery store and the look of the mozzarella sticks caught my eye. “These cheese sticks look so good, but can a diabetic like me eat them?” I asked myself. That’s why I chose to go home and study.

Also, guess what? For those of us with diabetes, mozzarella sticks are a good choice. They’re great for people who need to watch what they eat because they’re low in sodium and high in protein.

• Low in salt and high in protein: I ate one when I really wanted something and my blood sugar didn’t rise too much. I was thrilled!
• Healthy and good for your blood sugar: Now, I often have one with afternoon tea to satisfy my sweet tooth without having to worry about my blood sugar.

How should someone with diabetes like me eat cheese?

Of course, you shouldn’t eat too much of anything, even good things. According to what I looked up, saturated fat shouldn’t make up more than 10% of your daily calories. That means that people with diabetes like me can eat some cheese. I chose to limit myself to a small amount every day.

When a friend came over one time, I served mozzarella sticks. He ate one and couldn’t stop talking about how good it was! I smiled and told him it was my snack that was “good for people with diabetes.”

• Keep things in check: A small amount every day keeps me healthy and satisfied. I now strictly control how much I eat to keep from eating too much.

What Kinds of Carbs Are in Mozzarella Sticks?

I also looked at how many carbs are in different brands of mozzarella sticks and found that they are very different. At the store, I saw two brands. One had only 0.6 grammes of carbs per 28 grammes, while the other had 23 grammes per 22 ounces. It shocked me how different they were!

• Brands Are Very Different: When I buy mozzarella sticks, I always check to see how many carbs they have so I don’t eat too many.

What Should You Do If Your Blood Sugar Goes Up? I know a trick!

To keep blood sugar in check, I have a little secret: drink more water! I once couldn’t help but eat some sweets while out to eat, and my blood sugar went through the roof. After quickly drinking a few glasses of water, my blood sugar had gone down when I checked it again later. I always drink a lot of water now because of that.

• Water is good for you in many ways: It flushes out sugar and keeps you from getting dehydrated. I feel a lot better now that I drink at least 8 glasses of water every day.

As a diabetic, the first thing I do in the morning is drink a glass of water. One morning, I felt thirsty and checked my blood sugar. It was a little high. I drank a glass of water quickly, and when I checked later, it was lower. I always drink water first thing in the morning after that.

• A diabetic should drink a glass of water every morning: My morning glass of water keeps me going all day, so I never miss it.

Can people with diabetes eat “junk food”?

I also want junk food sometimes. But I’ve learnt that it’s okay to eat some junk food sometimes. Sometimes, I went to a fast food place and got a Whopper Jr. without mayo and apple slices to go with it. It made me feel full, and it didn’t make my blood sugar rise too much. After that, I understood that even junk food can be enjoyed in small amounts.

• Indulge in Small Amounts: You can eat junk food, but not too much. Now, I do eat junk food sometimes, but I always watch how much I eat.

Since I have Type 2 diabetes, mozzarella sticks are a good choice for me. During one of my check-ups, my doctor told me how well I was controlling my blood sugar. I told him I liked mozzarella sticks, and he smiled and said they probably wouldn’t hurt my blood sugar because they are low in carbs. So, I’ve added them to my well-balanced diet and enjoy them in small amounts.

• Take it in moderation: Sticks of mozzarella are a healthy food. Now, I often eat one with breakfast or lunch because it tastes good and is good for me.

Mozzarella cheese sticks are my favourite snack.

Know what I mean? As a snack, I like mozzarella cheese sticks the most. I was hungry one time while working extra hours at the office, so I grabbed a cheese stick to eat. It’s hard for me to stop eating them because they have a lot of protein.

They also have a lot of calcium, which is what I need every day. To keep the fat level low, I choose part-skim varieties. But I always read the label to see how much sodium is in it, because some brands have a lot of it.

• High-Protein Snack: A little is enough for me. For quick snacks, I always keep some cheese sticks in the office.
• Very Good for You: It gives me my calcium fix! The cheese sticks give me all the calcium I need, so I don’t need to take any extra.
• Pick Part-Skim: Good for you and tastes great! I always choose kinds with part-skim milk.
• Check the amount of sodium: Less salt is better for you! Now, before I buy something, I always check to see how much sodium it has.

Conclusion

Finally, let me talk about how I like to eat frozen mozzarella sticks. I tried to eat them straight from the freezer once, but the cold made my teeth hurt. In time, I learnt how to cook them just right so the breadcrumbs stay crispy and the cheese melts just right.

There are also exact steps I follow when cooking what’s in the package. Even though it’s easy, most brands don’t recommend microwaving because it can make the food cook unevenly. So, I like the old-fashioned way of cooking them and dipping them in sauce—it tastes so good!

• It tastes better when you cook them: Now I always cook frozen mozzarella sticks before I eat them.
• Follow the Directions: To make sure I don’t overcook something, I always read the directions on the package.
• Do not use the microwave: I tried to cook them in the microwave once, but they were unevenly cooked, with some parts getting burnt.
• Putting sauce on top adds flavour: I love putting them in tomato or mustard sauce because it makes them taste so much better.

I know more about mozzarella sticks now that I’ve done this little “research.” After reading this, I feel safe enough to enjoy this tasty and healthy snack.