A healthy breakfast is an essential way to start your day. That’s especially true if you’ve been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. Not only does a healthy breakfast help you control your weight it also gives you a leg up when it comes to better control over your blood sugar levels.
No matter how tight your time, don’t skip your morning meal. So here are some fast and nutritious ideas that will inspire your mornings.
Keep your kitchen stocked. The following is a list of what every diabetic’s kitchen should include.
Fruit
• Fresh fruit — like pears, apples, nectarines, and peaches are easy to grab and go. They are also loaded with fiber and make for a better option than fruit juices.
• If you’re in the mood for a healthy smoothie in the morning, keep a bag or two of the frozen stuff in your freezer. Smoothies are fast and easy to make and very nutritious.
• Dried fruit like raisins and dried cranberries, are excellent additions in oatmeal or mixed in with nuts.
Whole Grains
• Instant oats only need a couple minutes of prep time. And oats will provide you with a full feeling, ensuring that hunger cravings don’t overtake you.
• Another easy option is 100% whole wheat bread or English muffins. The fiber is a necessary requirement for diabetics.
Nuts
• Unsalted dry roasted walnuts, pecans, almonds, peanuts are excellent sources of protein and they provide you with a full feeling, ensuring that overeating doesn’t become an issue.
• Say goodbye to buttered toast and say hello Peanut butter and/or almond as a substitute to slather on your crunchy toast. The extra protein will do you good.
Eggs & Dairy
• Eggs are easy to prepare and filled with healthy proteins.
• Choose skim or 1% milk — soy milk or almond milk over coffee cream.
• Remember non-fat yogurt that is unsweetened is best.
So start your day off right by adhering to these simple tips. It will certainly help you to better manage your blood sugar levels and provide you more energy throughout the day.
