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Eggs
The best breakfasts for health and weight loss include foods like eggs, berries, avocados, oatmeal, bananas, plain Greek yogurt, nuts and peanut butter.
Oatmeal
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- Make a meal out of oatmeal. ...
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- Yes, your coffee addiction is healthy. ...
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- Enjoy some raspberries. ...
- Have a spoonful of almond butter. ...
- Wheat germ, the ultimate superfood. ...
Nuts and nut butter
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Coffee
- Sprouts - They are a pure vegan superfood and a complete meal in itself, full of carbs, protein, fats and fibres to digest the food in my body properly.
- Eggs - Rich in all essential amino acids and protein.
- Almonds - Booster for my brain and a good source of healthy fats.
Berries
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Start your day off right
The next time you rush out the door in the morning without something to eat, consider this: Skipping breakfast can set you up for overeating later in the day. A healthy a.m. meal, on the other hand, provides energy, satisfies your appetite, and sets the stage for smart decisions all day long.
Oatmeal
Old-school breakfast option oatmeal isn't just low in calories and high in complex carbs. Oats contain beta-glucan, a type of fiber that's been shown to help lower cholesterol when eaten regularly. Need another reason to dig in? Oats are also rich in omega-3 fatty acids, folate, and potassium.
Greek yogurt
This tangy, creamy type of yogurt is loaded with calcium and boasts plenty of protein—nearly twice as much as regular yogurt—to keep you feeling full throughout the morning. Your best bet: Choose a plain, nonfat variety, and add some fruit to give it some sweetness and flavor (and a dose of added nutrition).
Wheat germ
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Grapefruit
Grapefruit made the healthy breakfast list thanks to its beneficial effect on blood sugar and insulin levels. Grapefruit is also hydrating, filling, and packed with immunity-boosting antioxidants.
Bananas
There's nothing like a banana at breakfast to keep those mid-morning cravings at bay. The yellow fruit—especially when they're still a touch green—are one of the best sources of resistant starch, a healthy carbohydrate that keeps you feeling fuller longer.
Eggs
Once shunned for being high in dietary cholesterol (one yolk contains about 60% of your daily allotment), eggs are now embraced as a healthy source of protein and nutrients like vitamin D. Why the turnabout? Research has shown that the cholesterol in our food has less of an impact on blood cholesterol than previously thought.
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Frying Pan Frittata
If you enjoy eggs in the morning, you can try this frittata on the stovetop. This recipe works very well with frozen veggies, and variations are commonly served as dinner at our house. For a breakfast, this can serve two to four people.
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Why are familiar breakfast foods not great for you?
Simply put, to the cells in your body, a bowl of cereal, or a bagel, or a piece of toast, or a muffin are all no different than a dessert. Processed carbohydrates and sugars cause blood sugar and insulin levels to rise. The insulin easily ushers all that sugar into your fat cells, where it becomes stored energy, also known as body fat.
Why is this a healthy breakfast?
The fruit is not a token sprinkle, nor a decorative touch. The fruit makes up the bulk of this meal. There’s fiber in the fruit, and plant sugars in their natural form, not to mention healthy fat in the nuts, and protein in the yogurt. A low-sugar yogurt will leave us feeling more satisfied, for longer.
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Doctor, I’m sorry, but this doesn’t look very well balanced. This would not fly in a college Nutrition 101 course.
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Debra Manzella, MS, RN, is a corporate clinical educator at Catholic Health System in New York with extensive experience in diabetes care.
Why a Diabetes-Friendly Breakfast Is Important
Eating a higher-fat and moderate-protein breakfast may reduce fasting blood sugar, A1C (average blood sugar levels), and weight. 1 The likely reason is that these types of breakfast choices are lower in carbohydrates.
Understand How Macronutrients Work
All food can be classified into macronutrient categories as carbohydrates, fats, or proteins. They all provide your body with the energy you need to function on a daily basis.
How to Build a Diabetes-Friendly Meal
There are four categories you want to try to include when planning a diabetes-friendly meal, whether for breakfast or other times of day. They consist of:
Diabetes-Friendly Recipes
The easiest way to make sure you have healthy breakfasts to choose from is by meal prepping. Start small with two or three recipes you love and stock up on those groceries each week. Here are a few no-fail options:
Summary
If you have diabetes, eating a balanced breakfast that's low in carbohydrates can help you manage your blood sugar levels. Your meal should include lean protein, healthy fats, fiber, and non-starchy vegetables. These can help to give your body energy while balancing out your blood sugar to begin your day.
A Word From Verywell
A healthy breakfast is an important part of your self-care when you have diabetes. Look for meals that suit your taste with different combinations of nutritious foods.
