Wednesday, June 9, 2010

Question of the week: Healthy Breakfast Ideas?


The following question was submitted by a reader, "I have type 2 diabetes and am having trouble with breakfast. It seems so many breakfast foods are high in carbs. Could you give me some breakfast ideas that are diabetic friendly?"

I'm sure you have heard that "breakfast is the most important meal of the day" and it is true. It can set the mood for an entire day so it is important not to skip it. Skipping it may lead to blood sugar fluctuations as well as binging later in the day.

Many of these breakfast ideas are quick or even can be prepared in advance:

*Hardboiled egg
*Egg Salad made with low fat mayo and mustard
*Plain Yogurt with sliced almonds
*Cottage Cheese on Whole Wheat/Multi-Grain Toast
*Cottage Cheese with Tomatoes or Fresh Fruit
*Whole Wheat or Multi-Grain Toast with All-Natural Peanut Butter
*Multi Grain Waffle with Peanut Butter or Cottage Cheese.

When you have a little extra time....

*Veggie Egg White Omelet (tomatoes, peppers, onions) with Salsa
*Scrambled Eggs with either turkey sausage or turkey bacon (or veggie sausage/bacon)
*Cooked eggs with avocado and black beans
*Steel Cut Oatmeal Sprinkled with Sliced Almonds (or other nut meats)
*Multi-Grain or Low Carb Tortilla filled with Low/NonFat Cheese and Veggies
*Turkey Sausage with Sauteed Veggies

With any choices that you make - be mindful of your portion sizes and choose whole wheat or multi-grain options when possible.

5 comments:

  1. Kindly give me breakfast recipes for a week that can be easily prepared and contains a balanced amount of protein & carbohydrate.
    Thanx
    Body building Enthusiast

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  2. Greek Yogurt with some fruit would be a good choice. Usually Greek Yogurt has a good amount of protein in it.

    An egg with a whole wheat english muffin would be a good choice as well!

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  4. Apples, oranges, grapes and grapefruits are all favorites. Bananas are certainly one of your finest and easiest selections too. Consuming entire fruit begins you off with a number of clear vitality to burn throughout your day, and the sugars will not make you crash like refined and processed sugars. If you want to learn more about this topic please visit Healthiest breakfast ideas

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