Most people have probably been told that, “breakfast is the most important meal of the day” at some point in their lives. What you eat in the morning tends to have long lasting consequences throughout the rest of your day. Morning is typically the time of the day when the body’s blood glucose levels are the highest, so breakfast foods should be focused towards lowering the blood glucose levels. This is extra important for people who are already diabetics or are developing diabetes.
But just because breakfast food should be targeting blood glucose levels doesn’t mean that the food you eat has to be boring or limited. Keep reading below to learn some fun and interesting breakfast ideas that are perfect for diabetics.
A Diabetic Friendly Breakfast Menu
Greek yogurt or Cottage cheese
Both, Greek yogurt and cottage cheese are top tier breakfast choices that not only have a lot of health benefits for diabetics but are also very customizable. They are easy to spice up and their flavor can be adjusted by adding various toppings:
- Nuts
- Oatmeal
- Berries
- Fruit
Smoothies
Smoothies are one of the best breakfast ideas in general; they are easy to prepare and very nutrient dense. They are also very good for diabetics because they have lots of dietary fiber and antioxidants. You can also use a wide range of ingredients to adjust the nutrient profile and taste of your smoothie:
- Cucumbers
- Avocados
- Carrots
- Berries
- Cashew nuts
- Citrus fruits
- Bananas
- Cottage cheese
- Yogurt
- Coconut milk
- Cream
Omelets
Omelets are one of the best customizable breakfast dishes available. The egg is a great source of protein that does not raise the body’s cholesterol levels, which is good for dealing with diabetes. Omelets also work
- Tomatoes
- Mushrooms
- Cheese
- Peppers
- Spinach
- Meat and poultry
