Good Snacks — Low Glycemic Index, Low Carbohydrates
Beet pulp with no molasses
Strawberries, cherries without the pits
Roasted peanuts in the shell
Whole pumpkin seeds or sunflower seeds
Celery sticks
Sugar-free peppermints and candy
Hay cubes Alfalfa pellets
Chopped low NSC hay
Bad Snacks — High Glycemic Index, High Carbohydrates or both
Cookies Candy Bran mash Certain grains – corn, oat, wheat – even a handful is a bad choice
Certain fruits/vegetables – apples, carrots, applesauce, watermelon
Other items: jelly beans, yogurt, pretzels, chips, lawn clippings
For a complete listing and explanation visit Dr. Reilly’s website:www.equinemedsurg.com/articles/insulin-resistance/diet-for-the-insulin-resistant-horse/#Good%20Snacks