7 Low-Carb Breakfasts for People with Diabetes or Pre-Diabetes
Or for those just looking for tasty and healthy breakfast ideas.
I counsel people with diabetes at my local hospital and they often ask me what they should eat for breakfast.
One problem with breakfast is that many people have a preconceived notion of what it is — or isn’t — supposed to be.
Breakfast is often thought of as pancakes, French toast, muffins, or cereal but that’s not the case in much of the world. And these choices are not exactly the healthiest, especially if you’re trying to manage your blood sugar.
So the first trick is getting your mind to accept non-traditional foods.
There are three things you should have in your breakfast (or any meal, for that matter) to help keep you full for a while.
Protein. Fat. Carbohydrates.
Add fiber and you’ve upped your game. This works even if you don’t have diabetes.
1 — Overnight Oats. One of my favorites. Just remember the 1:1 ratio of plant-based or dairy milk to rolled oats (like Quaker.) I usually use 1/2 cup of milk (oat or cow) to 1/2 cup of oatmeal. Put into a mason jar or other container and combine.
The fun part is adding whatever else you want to the mixture. You can stir in…
