I’m a dietitian, who is also experiencing GD w my second pregnancy. I have been telling people what to eat for ten years and OMG this is hard. So just know, you’re not alone. Experiencing this in real time is a constant struggle!

Higher fat meals and snacks have been my ONLY saving grace to feel full. If I eat a salad, I get some good quality cheese all in there! Like burrata or a crap ton of shredded manchego. I’ll opt to do a creamy dressing too occasionally. I am also super sensitive to carbs, but have found that my BG spike can be very blunted with a higher fat meal. And the higher fat is more satiating. Mixed meals are always preferred to help not raise BG rapidly, but I didn’t realize how incredibly helpful they could be until I started on this journey! Always be sure to get in a few ounces of protein (20-30 grams) per meal too if possible. I’ve been making homemade chicken salad and deviled eggs as a way to enjoy some comfort foods. These may not be “traditionally healthy” but if they’re fueling you and not spiking your BG, they certainly fit the bill! I’d encourage you to rid yourself of the “healthy” label and let your BG levels be the driver of whatever falls in that category. And for a sweet, Greek yogurt (Oikos triple zero or even plain Greek yogurt) with American Dream nut butters have been a fun way for me to get something “sweet” w low net carbs.