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You hereby have this nutrition expert’s permission to go nuts.

More than 1 in 10 Americans have diabetes, says the CDC.

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But with the right lifestyle changes, you’ve got the option to reverse prediabetes.

Of course, between meals, it’s normal to feel snacky.

Here’s what Largeman-Roth looks for in a blood-sugar-stabilizing snack, plus her top pick from Costco.

When choosing a snack, aim for a balance of nutrients.

That means that snacks should contain a combination of protein, healthy fat and carbohydrates, says Largeman-Roth.

No wonder nuts are the snack oneEatingWelldietitian will never leave the grocery store without.